KA-BAR Big Trickle

[flylock]

I just happen to have one of those ka-bar-lo's , yours is only the 2nd old one that I have seen.

 

[KnifeHead]

This is a good example of an early KA-BAR knife & hatchet set. The later combos did not come with a removable thumb screw, probably because folks were losing them and the locking mechanism was improved.

 

[KnifeHead]

Here is a great looking old Union Cuttlery Company(Pre KA-BAR) 4" jack with spear and pen blade, N/S rattail fluted bolsters, N/S cap and hammered pins, brass liners. They stopped doing rattail bolsters after WWI. This knife was made sometime between 1911-1914. Look at how fine the matchtriker pull is on the master blade and how the back swedge on the pen blade allows access to it.

 

[mckgreg]

Old work horse from the Tidioute era. 1909 - 1911.
Greg

 

[RandyW]

WOW!! Nice old rope or toenail?? What is the difference??

Randy

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

Wow, all of em are sweet! I love the stag on that Coke Bottle, and as Charlie said, the way they used to keep them thin is a fine thing to behold, and carry. I have some stag knives I would love to carry, but can't simply because they are too thick and heavy in my pocket.

That stag on the regular trapper is so warm and just downright lovely. That big trapper? Sorry Charlie, but I really like the jigging on that one. It just jumped out and grabbed me. And yeah, that fit is awesome. Real craftsmanship. You take the chopper and I'll take the Big T. Oh, wait, Tony might have something to say about that, eh?

The Hobo is quite a find itself. Slim, trim, and fine looking. Classy all the way.

 

[bob bowie]

On the little folding hatchet, it was used for splitting the ribcage, etc.... when hunting. Then you could save your master blade for fine work.

 

[rprocter]

Kerry, someone mentioned ivory on your great grandad's tie fob, but it looks to me to be an elk bugler tooth. they were used by indigenous people as currency and decorations. most springs i find the carcass of a winter killed elk and always cut out the 2 bugler teeth (knife with good saw blade helps). roland

 

[KnifeHead]

Kerry, someone mentioned ivory on your great grandad's tie fob, but it looks to me to be an elk bugler tooth. they were used by indigenous people as currency and decorations. most springs i find the carcass of a winter killed elk and always cut out the 2 bugler teeth (knife with good saw blade helps). roland

That is really good information so thank you for that. You're refering to the image on post #10. Why are they called "bugler" teeth?

 

[rprocter]

elk (as well as red and sitka deer) have upper canines called "buglers",or occassionally, "ivory teeth" "whistlers" or "tusks". they are rounded and about the shape and size of the tip of a man's thumb. they are in evolutionary regression, having once been present in all (?) cervids (deer family) as a projecting tusk used as a weapon. evolution of larger antlers gave a more effective weapon.
no aspect of the elk was more highly prized by N.A. Indians than these upper canine teeth. they were a primitive "gold standard". as it was anathematic for native people to kill for just a desireable part, it took considerable time to accrue large quantities of teeth. in the early 1800's "100 elk teeth were worth a good horse". they were also widely used as costume dresses for women and children, the number of teeth per dress depended on the family's wealth and standing. 300 teeth per garment was a common number, with the garment weighing about 10 pounds. (some went up to 1500 teeth). by the 1870's men also began to wear bugler teeth.
ref. "Elk of North America" by Thomas and Toweill, 1982.
but, to answer your question, i do not know the exact origin of the name "bugler". bulls and cows both have these teeth, but only bulls bugle and as far as i know, the teeth have no part in making that amazing sound that breaks the frosty 4 a.m. silence of late august in the mountains.

 

[smiling-knife]

I really enjoyed the great old knives, photos and banter in this thread. Thanks very much everyone.

 

[KnifeHead]

I stumbled onto this yesterday and thought it would be a great addition to the KA-BAR thread. It's a Tidioute 3 1/4" 2 blade Jack in fairly good condition. The blades still have good walk n talk and, other than some pitting, are fairly full and in good condition.

If you don't know, the Union Cutlery Company was so named in Jan. 1909 from it's previous name Union Razor Company. The company opened its Olean, NY plant and closed its Tidioute, PA plant in Dec. 1911. These stamps would indicate this knife to be made during that time period.

 

[Mike Robuck]

Kerry. Great find those blades look pretty full.

 

[Blues]

That's a true beauty!

 

[waynorth]

I stumbled onto this yesterday and thought it would be a great addition to the KA-BAR thread. It's a Tidioute 3 1/4" 2 blade Jack in fairly good condition. The blades still have good walk n talk and, other than some pitting, are fairly full and in good condition.

Now where does one "stumble" onto great knives like that one, Kerry??

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

Classy old veteran there, Kerry! Something about a trim, classic jack that is timeless. Glad someone here stumbled on it and gave it a appreciative home.

 

[Don Hanson III]

Very Good Looking Old Knives fellows! Thanks for showing, I could look at old pocket knives all day

 

[sunnyd]

Very Good Looking Old Knives fellows! Thanks for showing, I could look at old pocket knives all day

Some days while seaching the web, I do just that!.

 

[fewpop]

Wow! It's great to see those old classics Kerry. They have so much character. Thanks for showing them. :thumbup:

 

[Nukemkb]

I've had this one for a while...this thread kinda inspired me to grab a couple pictures for posting here.