micarta AmEx Presidents Series Knives (my examples)

Dave Thinkstoomuch · Feb 10, 2011

I really like hand-done "real" scrimshaws. Each of these scrims are unique and that makes them highly collectible to me. I will add the other knives to this thread as I get them.

Here's a link on these for info: http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/Ads/Amexs.pdf

Here's my first: a nice Andrew Jackson "Big Timer" 51-OT pattern (SC504), serial #1212

gradall5200 · Feb 10, 2011

WOW that is a sweet one. I am a big fan of thoes love the look. When I see one of thoes it makes me think "now this is a real pocket knife" - Joel

brady806 · Feb 10, 2011

yea those are one of my "top sets" to get my grabbers on someday. tried some bids in the past and to date have come up short.....complete sets seem pretty rare. nice find dave---brady

Dave Thinkstoomuch · Feb 11, 2011

Thanks for the comments guys. Here's a link to a thread showing the full set in it's correct display courtesy of Rusty1 (Russell):

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=619564&highlight=presidential

I have the Thomas Jefferson "Mustang" 125-OT pattern (SC500) on the way to me now. I will scan it up when it arrives.

Rusty1 · Feb 11, 2011

Thanks for showing that Dave!! Definately one of my cherished sets, I have seen the single knives on sale here and there. They can fetch a nice price by themselves.

Russell

Dave Thinkstoomuch · Feb 17, 2011

Scans of my Thomas Jefferson:

brady806 · Feb 18, 2011

sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--love that color.--great example

Dave Thinkstoomuch · Mar 18, 2011

I recently acquired the 5" lockback with George Washington on it. This knife has the serial # SS38 which indicates it was a salesman's or shop sample outside of the regular serialization.

It has an extra strong snap to it compared with a lot of my other LB-7 type knives and certainly seems to be a quality blade.

Here are some scans for your viewing pleasure:

TayPerry · Sep 11, 2013

I have a set of 5 in the original box. I think I have had them since they first came out. I ordered them from AMEX. The micarta has aged to a reddish color. They are unused as knives. Are they worth anything on the collectors market?

TayPerry

thawk · Sep 11, 2013

Yes, pretty collectible TayPerry. Not super hot, but people do like big sharp well made knives with Micarta handles. Hard to get full value selling complete sets, and usually breaking them up is more effective. Just my opinion, and may not be true in every situation.

To add to it, they are patriotic, and the scrimshaw is very nice quality.

Rerun link:
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/Ads/Amexs.pdf

edbeau · Sep 12, 2013

Great looking knives and great pictures!

Dave Thinkstoomuch · Sep 16, 2013

edbeau said:
Great looking knives and great pictures!

Thanks Ed! I aim to please

lrv · Sep 17, 2013

If you look at the link to my pdf that Thawk put up, at the end you will see scans of the original art work that was used to develop the scrims. they were quite large and the detail was awesome. the reduction for the knives didn't loose much either.

Dave Thinkstoomuch · Sep 19, 2013

I landed this Lincoln barlow online and it's a second. The rivet spinner came down twice on the handle and bored shallow circles into it. I can't find anything else wrong with it.

The defect makes this an ideal user to my mind. This barlow is one that will get carried and used. (I only paid $15.00

) I'm still hunting for another "perfect" example to display.

lrv · Sep 20, 2013

chwck out ag russells site. He often has these in his for sale section.

Dave Thinkstoomuch · Sep 22, 2013

lrv said:
chwck out ag russells site. He often has these in his for sale section.

Thanks for the tip Larry. That wasn't a resource I've been checking.