Old Handmade Knives! (and some that are just old!)

Daniel Fairly Knives

Daniel Fairly Knives

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I thought these were interesting. Check 'em out!

My Dad bought these years ago in an auction as part of a lot. He wanted a USMC Hospital Corps Bolo and folding machete that was in the batch with these.

I'm guessing that some are completely handmade and the rest are made from previous knives or even commercially made. The top one has writing on it and the bottom one has a can opener that gives it away as machine made or at least not made from scratch.

More pics later...


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The bottom one (can opener and deers foot) is German or Austrian; post WWII. The multi colored one is commercial from the 50's and should have a makers mark on it.

They need a little work, but you can make them users again.
 
The big knife on top looks like a home modified version of a Victor Tools Woodsman's Pal.

There are some interesting knives there. You should wipe these down with mineral(baby) oil to remove some of the grime and neutralize the active rust.

n2s
 
Interesting bunch of knives. I'd be really curious as to their origin.
I particularly like that top one.
Thanks for showing these.
 
If the bottom one isn't from the Philippines.....I don't know where it's from.

Shape, handle material(buffalo horn) and lines all indicate that origin.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Jim Coffee said:
Those sre AWESOME. do any of them have makers marks?
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I can only find a mark on the big one and it is a Woodsmans Pal. I'm going to clean them up a bit more and see if I can find anything.

They are cool aren't they!

eisman said:
The bottom one (can opener and deers foot) is German or Austrian; post WWII. The multi colored one is commercial from the 50's and should have a makers mark on it.

They need a little work, but you can make them users again.
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Thanks! That makes sense on the origins and I think I'll try to get them going. I looked again just a minute ago for a mark but may find something when I clean them some more.

not2sharp said:
The big knife on top looks like a home modified version of a Victor Tools Woodsman's Pal.

There are some interesting knives there. You should wipe these down with mineral(baby) oil to remove some of the grime and neutralize the active rust.

n2s
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Good call! I checked it and it says exactly that! I was surprised that the mark is oriented right ways up on the blade.

I had actually liberally oiled them two days ago and they still look bone dry... I am going to find some mineral oil as that is what I usually use too. Good call...

SBranson said:
Interesting bunch of knives. I'd be really curious as to their origin.
I particularly like that top one.
Thanks for showing these.
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Thanks! I'm guessing they were someones collection at one time but who knows. They are interesting to me for sure.

Kohai999 said:
If the bottom one isn't from the Philippines.....I don't know where it's from.

Shape, handle material(buffalo horn) and lines all indicate that origin.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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Hey thanks! Much appreciated...


I took some more pics of the Kukri too...

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The top one is a super lightweight Tramontina with what I guess is a plastic handle... feels like junk to me.
The second one down is my old Ka Bar I used as a kid until I knocked the pommel off. It was mirror finished back then! I was surprised to find it.
Kukri!
Folding Machete! This one is a big influence to me as a knifemaker.

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