Old Friends Friday

[DaveHS]

My oldest knife today. I have been waiting to share this one until I could take some better photos. I would like to know more about it from the wise minds here. My understanding is this sleeveboard from William Rodgers is pre-1900. The tang marks are “William Rodgers Sheffield” and “I Cut My Way” on the secondary. Covers are in amazing shape. I assume horn because of the age but they so dark and uniform deep flat black I thought it might be ebony. Too bad a previous owner obviously polished the old steel but the blades still have wonderful character. It has a nice weight and smooth warmth in the hand. I like carrying it.

 

[screened porch]

UTK Supreme S-5. I think I got this at a reasonable price because they were discontinuing the 5-incher.

And no, I do not need the seven-incher.

 

[SteveC]

These two old friends today

 

[Jack Black]

UTK Supreme S-5. I think I got this at a reasonable price because they were discontinuing the 5-incher.

And no, I do not need the seven-incher.

Looks useful Jer

These two old friends today


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Fantastic pairing Steve

 

[SteveC]

Fantastic pairing Steve

Thanks pal !

 

[Jack Black]

I've always really liked this Watchpocket Barlow, even though I've never carried it much. Bought in the days when GECs were relatively inexpensive, and hung around for months. I think I bought it after deciding to pass on that years Forum Knife

 

[Jakeywax31]

I've always really liked this Watchpocket Barlow, even though I've never carried it much. Bought in the days when GECs were relatively inexpensive, and hung around for months. I think I bought it after deciding to pass on that years Forum Knife

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That’s a cool knife. Sawcut bone looks great on that one, Jack.

 

[Jack Black]

That’s a cool knife. Sawcut bone looks great on that one, Jack.

Thanks buddy, it was one of Barry gunstockjack 's SFOs That's actually a proper blade etch too

 

[Jakeywax31]

Thanks buddy, it was one of Barry gunstockjack 's SFOs That's actually a proper blade etch too

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Didn’t notice the blade stamp/etch!!!! Don’t see that very often anymore on modern made knives.

 

[Jack Black]

Didn’t notice the blade stamp/etch!!!! Don’t see that very often anymore on modern made knives.

No, I think many modern cutlers are timid of them

 

[screened porch]

Another second from the factory store. The sheathes were over-runs, probably, for sale for a pittance separately.

 

[Jack Black]

Another second from the factory store. The sheathes were over-runs, probably, for sale for a pittance separately.

That's interesting Jer

 

[DaveHS]

Hello from the road. Final weekend of west coast work trip. Here are two of my oldest knives. The Wm Rodgers sleeveboard and a Wards Stockman

 

[Jack Black]

Hello from the road. Final weekend of west coast work trip. Here are two of my oldest knives. The Wm Rodgers sleeveboard and a Wards Stockman View attachment 2783201View attachment 2783200

Safe travels Dave Couple of beauties there

 

[Rufus1949]

Hello from the road. Final weekend of west coast work trip. Here are two of my oldest knives. The Wm Rodgers sleeveboard and a Wards Stockman View attachment 2783201View attachment 2783200

A fine pair David. Safe travels.

 

[DaveHS]

A fine pair David. Safe travels

Thank you kindly Bob

 

[Jack Black]

It's been too long since I carried this fabulous knife, which Charlie waynorth presented as a candidate for the annual Traditional forum knife a few years back, bringing it in at an excellent price. It is probably my favourite of the forum knives

 

[screened porch]

It's been too long since I carried this fabulous knife, which Charlie waynorth presented as a candidate for the annual Traditional forum knife a few years back, bringing it in at an excellent price. It is probably my favourite of the forum knives

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Quite a coincidence!

Under $100, as I recall.

 

[Jack Black]

Quite a coincidence!

Under $100, as I recall.

Sure is Jer Yes, an absolute bargain

 

[waynorth]

Knowing we were striving for a "Bargain" knife BF'ers could afford, Bill helped out there also! Things have changed!!