Old John Primble Knives & Belknap Hardware History

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In addition to the knives that just came in, another ISW Primble arrived early this week.

It is a small 3 & 1/16 inch closed sleeveboard knife:
 
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Nice additions! The pillbuster.....WOW! You might want to think about reinforcing the floor joists to accommodate the added weight of this new hardware!
 
I re-shaped the Hawkbill on the Hawkbill a little while ago. I like it even better now and that is all I am going to do to it.
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Primble Sir -as I said in the Old Knives Thread - just amazing - that Pill Buster isan absolutely outstanding knife - I am really taken away with the knife - the English Jack and the Hawkbill are amazing as well.
Good score my friend, this is a once in-a-while happening when one collects knives and hits the big time with a score like this one.Well done and those noodle are going to taste just that much better my friend knowing why you are eating them.
I tell you what, I send you over a crispy $100 note for those old forgotten Red Bones of yours - hey..shhh shh theres no need for thanks buddy, Im here for you Brother.
 
philllll said:
Great job Primble! It looks much better!
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paulhilborn said:
Fantastic re-profile Primble:thumbup: just a beautiful knife...
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Thank you my friends. I made a template for this one and then marked the material to be removed with a Sharpie.

Had to be careful with my new old baby. :D

Campbellclanman said:
Primble Sir -as I said in the Old Knives Thread - just amazing - that Pill Buster isan absolutely outstanding knife - I am really taken away with the knife - the English Jack and the Hawkbill are amazing as well.
Good score my friend, this is a once in-a-while happening when one collects knives and hits the big time with a score like this one.Well done and those noodle are going to taste just that much better my friend knowing why you are eating them.
I tell you what, I send you over a crispy $100 note for those old forgotten Red Bones of yours - hey..shhh shh theres no need for thanks buddy, Im here for you Brother.
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Thank you Duncan and I did consider the three ISW knives to be a big score for my Primble collection.

The Pillbuster is center stage in the cabinet.

I will post new pics of the display soon. My red bones are not forgotten. ;):p
 
Those are great Primble! I still love seeing them in the case. I have noticed that you stick to the jigged bone. Do you ever go after the smooth handles? Just wondering. :)
 
Stunning collection and picture, Primble!!!:eek::D I'm going to have to make it my wallpaper, just so I can take is all the beauty;)
 
Pocketknifesheaths said:
WOW - that's some very nice knives, great photo.
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Much appreciated Al. :thumbup::)

glassjaw said:
Those are great Primble! I still love seeing them in the case. I have noticed that you stick to the jigged bone. Do you ever go after the smooth handles? Just wondering. :)
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I love jigged bone knives - my very favorites - I like the wood handles too. I only have the one Cocobola wood handled knife in the Primble knives. :)

Gevonovich said:
Stunning collection and picture, Primble!!!:eek::D I'm going to have to make it my wallpaper, just so I can take in all the beauty;)
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I would be honored Gevo. Every time I look in the cabinet, I have to think of all my Blade Forum friends that gifted me knives, boxes, display backgrounds, and lots of great advice. Many here dropped me emails or PMs when they saw a nice Primble up for sale. I should call it my/our Blade Forums Primble Cabinet. :eek::D

Just don't ask to borrow my Pillbuster. :grumpy::D

There are still a very few old Schrades mixed in, but, most of the knives in the cabinet are now John Primble knives.

paulhilborn said:
Just a FANTASTIC DISPLAY Primble!!!
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Thank you plenty Paul. :thumbup:;)
 
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Whew....Primble Sir-What can I say that hasn't already? - thats a Cabinet full of absolute beautiful knives - ( there would be a "green with envy" Icon if we had one here )
 
That is an awesome knife display Primble. :thumbup: You might need to buy another display case my friend! :D
 
Another arrival today from the 147 knife ISW collection.
John Primble India Steel Works Bare Head Harness Jack with bone handles, 3.5 inches closed, circa 1890-1940:




Patent date of June 6th, 1902. :)
 
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W:eek:W Primble! Another great Primble! The pick bone is really nice and for a 1902 knife, that is in great shape. :thumbup:
 
I'm simply running out of adjectives my friend!!! but what the heck, here goes. It is a pleasure to witness a collection coming to be right in front of our eyes!!! and today's adjective's...Fabulous and Fantastic come to mind;):D
 
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