LETS SEE THOSE MAGNIFICENT HARNESS JACKS

[ZHoovie]

The awl/punch has been an absolute favorite of mine. Example #1,000,000 & 2... I'm probably off a bit, I honestly lost count

 

[AxF]

My first Waynorth SFO. Thank you Johnnythefox for the opportunity to snag this one. I couldn't be happier! Now the question is, do I use it right away or do I wait to use it at my wedding in a couple months to commemorate the night? Hmmmm.....

 

[Johnnythefox]

My first Waynorth SFO. Thank you Johnnythefox for the opportunity to snag this one. I couldn't be happier! Now the question is, do I use it right away or do I wait to use it at my wedding in a couple months to commemorate the night? Hmmmm.....

Glad it arrived from Blighty OK,quite quick delivery as well.

The US and UK postal services seem to work well together.

I think you will be very tempted to try out that awl,but watch your fingers.

 

[waynorth]

Quite proud of this one!! An early Hammer Brand!!
An early knife, yet unused, with dense pick-bone handles, a lovely etch, and an early patent number, it was likely made before WW1, when NYK was in its heyday!!

 

[Johnnythefox]

Quite proud of this one!! An early Hammer Brand!!View attachment 2639301
An early knife, yet unused, with dense pick-bone handles, a lovely etch, and an early patent number, it was likely made before WW1, when NYK was in its heyday!!

Lovely,that stone looks like a skull?

 

[waynorth]

Lovely,that stone looks like a skull?

Naturally formed - found it in some gravel fill.
Glad you like that knife!!

 

[Campbellclanman]

That Knife is the kind of Knife / Knives I dream of owning one day- just absolutely superb Charlie.

 

[Duvel]

 

[Campbellclanman]

Handsome Harness Jack Knife there Duvel

 

[waynorth]

English HJ - +EBRO+ brand by Alfred Williams, Sheffield, England!!

 

[Johnnythefox]

English HJ - +EBRO+ brand by Alfred Williams, Sheffield, England!!View attachment 2641875View attachment 2641876

How many HJs have you got Charlie?

I was looking in antique shops today, all I could find was a few SAKs I wish I knew where all the old English knives had gone to.

 

[waynorth]

How many HJs have you got Charlie?

I was looking in antique shops today, all I could find was a few SAKs I wish I knew where all the old English knives had gone to.

I've got a few of those old English knives!! There are a lot of collectors where you are, I have heard!!! Years ago I sent a couple of English Barlows back to Jack Black!!! He couldn't find a single one in Leeds!!
I've been sorting my HJs just today - I have a few over 100 old ones, inlcuding the one above that you just saw!!
Here's another, an unusual Remington!!

Built on Remington's Surveyor pattern - a swell-center Jack; in this case a Harness Jack, with their famous Punch and Acorn shield, and an exotic Clip blade!!!

 

[Johnnythefox]

I've got a few of those old English knives!! There are a lot of collectors where you are, I have heard!!! Years ago I sent a couple of English Barlows back to Jack Black!!! He couldn't find a single one in Leeds!!
I've been sorting my HJs just today - I have a few over 100 old ones, inlcuding the one above that you just saw!!
Here's another, an unusual Remington!!
View attachment 2641888
Built on Remington's Surveyor pattern - a swell-center Jack; in this case a Harness Jack, with their famous Punch and Acorn shield, and an exotic Clip blade!!!

When I get to the English Sharp show I will be on a mission to find Old English penknives,most people are out for the tactical new stuff so I have a chance.

 

[waynorth]

When I get to the English Sharp show I will be on a mission to find Old English penknives,most people are out for the tactical new stuff so I have a chance.

Best of luck!!

 

[waynorth]

While I am dealing with HJs, I thought I'd put up another pic for viewing pleasure!!
Junior-sized EE Remington!!
For Remington, an acorn shield means the knife contains a punch!!

 

[waynorth]

Here is a KeenKutter with an unusual punch!!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Absolutely Stunning Charlie! Wow!

 

[marantz]

For Remington, an acorn shield means the knife contains a punch!!

Does anyone know why Remington chose the acorn shield to mean punch?

 

[Johnnythefox]

Does anyone know why Remington chose the acorn shield to mean punch?

Good question.

I have never heard anyone in England say I am going to "Acorn your lights out".

Or hes "Acorning above his weight going out with that girl".

 

[waynorth]

Does anyone know why Remington chose the acorn shield to mean punch?

Cattaraugus already chose the disc/circle! Robeson stamped the letters "BP" (for Belt Punch - referring to industrial belting) on a shield. The acorn implies the strength of an Oak; but I suspect also a bit of whimsy!!
The companies weren't always consistent but here are examples;
Cattaraugus:

2 Robesons - one with a "BP" shield: