"Old Knives"

[navihawk]

A liner. I knew it.

I seem to remember some survival knives having fishing line and hooks under the scales.

 

[VCM3]

7 1/4" OAL, 1950's

 

[VCM3]

" Here's one that's well worn, but not worn out. 3 5/8" closed. I bought this many years ago ago and forgot about it because I use it and carry it so often, it's in my pocket at least a few days every week. I use it for everything; cutting electeic cords, stripping wire, removing the heavy copper staples from cardboard boxes, as a boxcutter, and the small blades work well for removing splinters. I bought it because the only knives I had ever seen with this type of stag were mid 1800's to early 1900's English knives, this was the only domestic knife I had ever seen it on. Some call it Scottish stag, with that characteristic small, tight grain. There is a very old, crude, yet effective pin repair to the long crack in the handle. It's held that piece of antler in place for probably 75 years of heavy use. The knife is still remarkably tight and still snaps hard and loud, just like a new knife. The swedges and grinds are still crisp as are the tangs and springs. The blade wear is unsightly, but it still cuts like the dickens. Judging from the stag, those steel fluted bolsters, and the overall fit and finish, I'd guess it to have been built around or before WW I . An extremely well made knife. All four blades still open and fall cleanly with no contact "

 

[kamagong]

Another good one Vince. It looks like its previous owner was a man who valued a fine knife as it is obvious he took good care of it.

 

[JatMat]

Loving the old ones Vince, please keep it up.
Jim

 

[VCM3]

Another good one Vince. It looks like its previous owner was a man who valued a fine knife as it is obvious he took good care of it.

I wonder if the same guy ,if it were only one,who took good care of it,did that repair on it,as well I would've sent it to Tony Bose,if it were mine,see what he could've done to it.
-Vince

 

[VCM3]

I caught this equal end cattle pattern via e-mail last night.
I figured it'd be a nice Saturday morning show for you.

Enjoy the images,
-Vince

Quote,
"3 1/2" closed. Factory new, unblemished. It's as if it had been built yesterday and came out of the box today for the first time. New York Knife Co. started building knives around 1880 or so and went out of business in 1931. To me, knives this old and in this sort of shape simply defy all logic. I was very lucky to have found it."

 

[VCM3]

A few more...

 

[smiling-knife]

Beautiful knives Vince. Thanks for sharing them.

 

[6.0stroker]

SHEESH that one is SHHHWWEEET Vince!!!!

What a find:thumbup: it is hard to fathom finding a knife of that vintage and as you said unused BEcause tools were bought to use and $ was not easy to come by, Yes I know there were always well healed folks in all societys and times but but -------- Good on you for the find!!!!

 

[JatMat]

Vince, you gotta share your source. That one is a real beauty. Would be proud to call it my own. Are you going to use it? I would not, but would think about it for a second or so.
Jim

 

[VCM3]

SHEESH that one is SHHHWWEEET Vince!!!!

What a find:thumbup: it is hard to fathom finding a knife of that vintage and as you said unused BEcause tools were bought to use and $ was not easy to come by, Yes I know there were always well healed folks in all societys and times but but -------- Good on you for the find!!!!

It found me,via e-mail.I wish it were mine.NOT.
But glad to share the images.

This thread,with everyone's contribution's included,is,and has become, a great reference for pattern's,stamps.etc.

-Vince

 

[VCM3]

Vince, you gotta share your source. That one is a real beauty. Would be proud to call it my own. Are you going to use it? I would not, but would think about it for a second or so.
Jim

We're at 101 pgs.,here I figured yus guyz know the deal by now.

If you see an oldy I post,It will not be scanned,I take pics & do not know how to scan These other magnificent treasures I post are NOT MINE

But I am glad to show & share It's more fun for Everyone to see

-Vince :thumbup:

 

[sunnyd]

Vince, Lovely slipjoints this morning! I enjoyed them very much.


Thanks,
Anthony

 

[Will Power]

The bone on that Cattle Knife is a total work of art in itself! I'm glad somebody has it and keeps it for the future, and very glad that you Vince are able to share the pictures of it with us. Fantastic.

 

[cnas122]

They are very stout knives. United is the other manufacturer. I haven't looked under the scales of these, but now I might just to satisfy curiosity.

 

[revolverman357]

This one's pretty old. It was my father's when he was in the Navy in the 1940's.

 

[VCM3]

Not mine,just showin' :thumbup: Enjoy,
-Vince

Desc.,

"3 5/8" closed. Heavily carried and used, blades mostly full. Somewhat difficult New York pattern to find"

 

[waynorth]

Nice rare pattern! Flat bolsters, sometimes referred to a "square" bolsters, are cool!

 

[randomlooker]

Most of these were found from a few weekends browsing antique stores and fleamarkets. The TL-29 was my father's in his Navy days.

Store give-away peanut made by Colonial:

Imperial Barlow:

Western Stockman with a clip blade that's been reprofiled into an awl:

Empire Whittler with a nail-breaker spear main blade. The third blade is snapped off at the base.

Dad's TL-29

Finally, a beat up old wooden-handled sheepfoot. The maker's mark is partially worn away, but it looks like 'Cashless Cutlery Co, Camillus NY, USA'. The other side is stamped 'Approved, USCG, 1944 Q5'. I need to put this one up in the knife ID forum.