LETS SEE THOSE MAGNIFICENT HARNESS JACKS

[SteveC]

That's a beauty Paul !

 

[paulhilborn]

That's a beauty Paul !

Thanks Steve as is that gorgeous Stag Northfield of yours!!! I never carried this because of it being a prototype. I thought I'd just use it as a steak knife and wear the etch off just to goad Campbellclanman Duncan

 

[JW225]

Have been on the lookout for Charlie's first HJ for a while, and finally crossed paths with one...

 

[GusSharp68]

Have been on the lookout for Charlie's first HJ for a while, and finally crossed paths with one...

Congrats. I recently got one too. Mine doesn’t have the split line like yours though. You’re going to enjoy it. It’s a fantastic piece.

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[waynorth]

Have been on the lookout for Charlie's first HJ for a while, and finally crossed paths with one...

Congrats. I recently got one too. Mine doesn’t have the split line like yours though. You’re going to enjoy it. It’s a fantastic piece.

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I'm glad you both found one!! They started an era that saw three HJs from Queen, and then 7 from GEC!!!

 

[GusSharp68]

what was the idea with the line or lines down the bone? Just style or was it a tribute to the original patterns?

 

[Augie]

A decent old Remington, overly cleaned but still a nice knife.

 

[Markeologist]

what was the idea with the line or lines down the bone? Just style or was it a tribute to the original patterns?

Its a “worm groove” or so the story goes…but my Forest Ranger, also from S&M, is raised…a “worm tunnel” perhaps?

 

[GusSharp68]

Its a “worm groove” or so the story goes…but my Forest Ranger, also from S&M, is raised…a “worm tunnel” perhaps?View attachment 2162646

Nice, thanks

 

[Jacques Mi]

Gents, this thread holds pictures of some of the best looking slippies made if you were to ask me.

One thing, can someone tell me what HJ means/is.

 

[afishhunter]

Gents, this thread holds pictures of some of the best looking slippies made if you were to ask me.

One thing, can someone tell me what HJ means/is.

Harness Jack.
Usually equipped with a spear point main paired to a punch/awl/reamer. (it perform all three jobs admirably.)

 

[Sventhelumberjack]

Its a “worm groove” or so the story goes…but my Forest Ranger, also from S&M, is raised…a “worm tunnel” perhaps?View attachment 2162646

I believe it is called "reverse worm grove bone," when the "trail" is raised rather than grooved. There may be other names as well.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Congrats Jim for picking up one of the better Harness Knives from modern production- Charlie's HJ's.

Nice Ol' Clip point Remington Harness Jack Augie matey - good looking Knife!

Indian Trail Bone is not raised but the more original version of what some people call worm Groove. Our friend from in Blade Forums Mike Robuck Authored a book called "Gun Traders Guide to Collectable Knives" there's a nice section on Bone Handles!

Neal Punchard as well has written quite a few books on the older knives such as Henckels, Switchblades ( 2 books ), Boker etc

 

[JW225]

Congrats Jim for picking up one of the better Harness Knives from modern production- Charlie's HJ's.

Indian Trail Bone is not raised but the more original version of what some people call worm Groove. Our friend from in Blade Forums Mike Robuck Authored a book called "Gun Traders Guide to Collectable Knives" there's a nice section on Bone Handles!

Neal Punchard as well has written quite a few books on the older knives such as Henckels, Switchblades ( 2 books ), Boker etc

Thanks, Duncan — I’m happy to have found one in such nice condition.

Have not heard of "Indian Trail" before — looking forward to finding out more about that. Appreciate the book references!

 

[Old Engineer]

Thanks, Duncan — I’m happy to have found one in such nice condition.

Have not heard of "Indian Trail" before — looking forward to finding out more about that. Appreciate the book references!

There was an Indian Tribe with the name of Cattaraugus . Cattaraugus Knife Co. called their Worm Groove an Indian Trail .

Harry

 

[JW225]

There was an Indian Tribe with the name of Cattaraugus . Cattaraugus Knife Co. called their Worm Groove an Indian Trail .

Harry

Great info, Harry — thanks!

 

[sf fanatic]

My first harness jack .
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[waynorth]

My first harness jack .

And my first SFO Harness Jack!!! Nice example!!

 

[sf fanatic]

And my first SFO Harness Jack!!! Nice example!!

Thanks Charlie, the black bone hooked me.

 

[waynorth]

Thanks Charlie, the black bone hooked me.

I think someone dyed it over the original - looks great!!