"Old Knives"

[danno50]

Nice Redbone Dan!! Is the model stamped on the back?
danno50

It was not very deeply stamped, and now almost worn off. It is 6235 1/2 at 3 3/8".

 

[ed_is_dead]

This E.C. Simmons KeenKutter 3 3/4" Cattle knife showed up today and it is a very nice knife, pocket worn and well used but not abused, someone really loved this knife, still great snaps and pulls on all blades, has real beefy springs. All blades tang stamped but the main is mostly worn away, tang sits low in frame and would have rubbed. Pocket worn stag in good shape, surface crack on mark side that does not go all the way through.
Looking in Sellens book it appears to be on page 220, listed as a K44833 and only listed as coming in genuine stag. Stag was not a common handle material on early American made knives.


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Something about the layout and proportions there are really appealing. It's just "right".

Speaking of just righ, there may be some that feel I got right wrong in changing this


Into


This.
I gave it back a sharp straight edge with an even bevel. For a tool in use... for me thats a must, but I think I will pass on buying knives this worn hereafter, as I can see the merits in appreciating what was vs what is now...
It's the one knife I own I regret changing kinda.

 

[galvanic1882]

What is the mark on the knife I can’t read it? Mike

 

[ed_is_dead]

Joseph Rodgers. Lovely Mark.
Tightening to pivot to remove the play left that fresh witness mark beside it. It bothers me lol, should have left this one alone.

 

[galvanic1882]

Still a great knife by one of my favorite makers! Size closed?

 

[ed_is_dead]

It's 3 and 3/4 closed (clean and square joint) and just under 3" blade.
It's my first JR, and yeah there's a subtle special about it aright. Deffo want more made like this, it has a confident aire about it.

 

[galvanic1882]

They sure do!

 

[galvanic1882]

One of minefile:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/76/06/30D1D256-F9E4-4D3C-B7BA-15AD196828F0/IMG_1930.HEIC

 

[Un-Chained]

Am I glad this has lasted long enough to be mine. So smooth and springy, and showing its age.

 

[ea42]

Something about the layout and proportions there are really appealing. It's just "right".

Speaking of just righ, there may be some that feel I got right wrong in changing this


Into


This.
I gave it back a sharp straight edge with an even bevel. For a tool in use... for me thats a must, but I think I will pass on buying knives this worn hereafter, as I can see the merits in appreciating what was vs what is now...
It's the one knife I own I regret changing kinda.

I don't see anything wrong with what you did to the knife. You took an already "modified" edge and just straightened it along with tightening the pivot to make it useable again. That's just necessary maintenance in IMHO. You didn't perform the usual blasphemous acts of grinding and buffing all that fine patina and spottiness to oblivion, an act that is all too often undertaken by folks who just NEED to see everything shiny. I commend you for that! The knife looks great and judging by my own experience I'll bet it's a joy to be using a tool that was likely made over a century ago and retains the character that it earned over all those years.

Eric

 

[waynorth]

^^^What Eric Said!!^^^

 

[Un-Chained]

Charlie, Eric.....
If I may ask, that Robeson has brass and steel? Pins.
Haven't seen that on many knives myself, wondering if you may have any other examples that come to mind.

Thanks,
Gus

 

[danno50]

The after shot looks better, Ed. Nice old knife.
I like that Robeson, Un-Chained.

 

[Campbellclanman]

I agree, That JR look way better - even if in display! an Old knife is allowed to have Blade Use.

 

[ed_is_dead]

Thanks for challenging my viewpoint on this guys, I kinda felt like I spray painted my name on the arse of Michelangelo's David, as if I'd washed away a different perspective of appreciation.
Anywho I'm waffling, it cuts now and doesnae wobble anymore

 

[Un-Chained]

Enjoy in the greatest of health, your a saviour Ed.

Cheers,
Gus

 

[wlfryjr]

You did JR proud Ed. Eric and Charlie expressed my sentiments exactly.

waynorth

Yes sir, are you thinking its an Empire made knife?
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I expect he was and that’s what I was thinking. About all early DEs were Empire made D.
Whenever you can let that Utica go, I’ve got stuff to trade and a little money .

 

[wlfryjr]

Thanks Danno it's another pal for my growing Thomas Turner Encore collection.

One for you ED,it has an odd shaped blade ,where a pruning blade should be. A rendition of a farmers jack by
Thomas Turner. Big knife 4 1/16"

Bunch of great knives last couple pages guys

Latest easy open, an early Camillus, pen blade has 4 line and main has 3 line tang stamp. The spear blade appears to be semi fat, pulls and snap like a new knife.

Great Camillus examples John,with their signature shield. I expect Camillus knives must be dated by "the knife", not just the stamp.

Speaking of Camillus. I just got this four line premium stockman. It's a #67 although there is no 67 stamped on the blade. All three blades have the four line stamp and a partial etch is left on the main blade. I'm assuming it said Premium Stockman.

My favorite carry pattern Steve

Dan and Charlie , I'm still looking for a Case red bone '47 stockman to carry.

 

[ed_is_dead]

You did JR proud Ed. Eric and Charlie expressed my sentiments exactly.

I expect he was and that’s what I was thinking. About all early DEs were Empire made D.
Whenever you can let that Utica go, I’ve got stuff to trade and a little money .

Thank you Wlfryjr, I will use it and maybe somone else in a hundred years will have the same thoughts I did

One for you ED,it has an odd shaped blade ,where a pruning blade should be. A rendition of a farmers jack by
Thomas Turner. Big knife 4 1/16"

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Great Camillus examples John,with their signature shield. I expect Camillus knives must be dated by "the knife", not just the stamp.



My favorite carry pattern Steve

Dan and Charlie , I'm still looking for a Case red bone '47 stockman to carry.

Putting aside the fact that the knife is in literally as new condition, I'm gobsmacked by it, has be for me at least the pic of the month. More pics please including one of it closed?
How did you come across such a find?!

 

[danno50]

Fantastic Thomas Turner, Lyle!