NOTABLE PAIRS : Only traditionals

[Gevonovich]

A 3 blade Imperial senator from 1935-1945 and a Union Cutlery Co. office knife (with erasure blade) from 1911-1951.

- Stuart

Such beauty to behold !!! That Union swoons me. The bone is masterful !

 

[joeradza]

Absolutely gorgeous knives, Alan. Beautiful pair. What are covers on the bottom one?

Will Power and Half/Stop Thanks, guys. I do like old knives and craftsmanship, but those two posted by Alan give us hope for the future (though tip bolsters may be a hope in vain).

- Stuart

Its stabilized mammoth bone.

 

[Duckdog]

Its stabilized mammoth bone.

Well, it de-stabilized me, pal.
- Stuart

 

[Duckdog]

Such beauty to behold !!! That Union swoons me. The bone is masterful !

Thanks, Gev. I'm just lucky that they've lasted so that they can be shown. Think how many have been lost or tossed!
- Stuart

 

[DelOro]

 

[JohnDF]

I love having two boys (17 and 19 years) and I love all the things I can introduce them to. I've taught my boys how to fish, shoot guns, shoot bows, build campfires, BBQ, Do hard math, and all the other cool things in life. So why not get them involved in knives too. They both have several modern knives but I wanted to introduce them to quality slipjoints. So, I bought them both two GEC knives each: One to save as a collector and one to use and abuse. I let them pick their own knives based on their own likes but I did give them some guidance.

The 17 year old is more rough and tumble. He likes football and working out with Dad. His knives are a little more rugged.

Templar (collector) and Bull Nose (user).



The 19 year old is more cerebral and he likes anything academic. His knives are meant to be used in an office environment.

Bird Dog (collector) and Boy's Knife (user).



These "notable pairs" are important to me because they are a connection to my kids and one of my hobbies.

 

[MerryMadMonk]

Notable indeed, John

 

[Duckdog]

- Stuart

 

[black mamba]

Green bone and green alox.

 

[veitsi_poika]

Some Schrade pairs...

 

[veitsi_poika]

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This one literally made me LoL Looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Devito as "Twins"

 

[The Fort]

- Stuart

WHAAAAAAT?? Stuart, are those what they call “Banana” knives? I’ve heard that term before, referring to a Case knife, but I’ve never seen one.

 

[Duckdog]

WHAAAAAAT?? Stuart, are those what they call “Banana” knives? I’ve heard that term before, referring to a Case knife, but I’ve never seen one.

I believe that term has been used, though I saw it applied to large (5 3/8") Winchester trappers. (The Winchester trappers that I own are only 4".) These are Case pattern 51 large trappers (5 1/4").
- Stuart

 

[Will Power]

 

[redsparrow]

Snakewood Pair in the Grass - maybe they'll make more

 

[Travman]

I don’t know if these are notable, but this is the pair that I have today.

 

[Chief]

 

[joeradza]

 

[Half/Stop]

 

[joeradza]

Great pair and the colors look like a magazine spread. Very cool.