"Old Knives"

wellington said:
I would like to add this rather unusual looking example, guessing it was made mid 19C ? of German origin, not sure ? it measures 5" closed, has iron liners with integral bolsters, horn scales and a very unusual blade :D

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Mick
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It's almost a shame that it's such a magnificent and rare item -- because it would absolutely rock as a loaner knife. Can you imagine if every time someone wanted to borrow your knife you could hand them this thing? :eek: :D

-- Dwight
 
Thanks for the positive :D comments on the trick knife KnifeHead, Ken44, buzz, Dwight and s-k (things are going well Steve, cheers!).


When I first picked the knife up I presumed it was some sort of horse grooming tool, perhaps used for trimming the mane :o . I believe these old trick knives are pretty rare, they were made fixed blade and folding.

Mick
 
Got a feeling I bummed out at least one person here, bidding on this beauty.

3 1/2", solid as a rock. Good w&t, 6 on the pull, super condition.

Don't know if I overpaid or not, but I love it!!!

Two more pics in the "dogleg" thread.

Merry Christmas, y'all
Mike
 

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Very nice dogleg! love the rounding of the scales.

Thanks for sharing with us!:thumbup:
 
Mike,That Dog Leg is a nice one Thanks for posting it ,
-Vince
 
KnifeHead said:
HIGHCARBON STEEL stamp and "Craftsman, Sta-Sharp" etch on the master blade. This 5 blade cattle knife is quite a find and very rare. This one covered with Rogers bone, they were made for Sears by Camillus between 1927-1940...

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Kerry,

Words from me are inadequate on this sweeeeet Cattle knife.

malextwo said:
Got a feeling I bummed out at least one person here, bidding on this beauty.

3 1/2", solid as a rock. Good w&t, 6 on the pull, super condition.

Don't know if I overpaid or not, but I love it!!!

Two more pics in the "dogleg" thread.

Merry Christmas, y'all
Mike
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Mike,

One of the finest Dog Legs I've seen, ever.

~ ~ ><> ~ ~

Wellington,

Your vintage Trick slipjoint is way too :cool: as well.

I love lurking in here--Thanks Gents! :)

Anthony
 
Nice Dogleg, Mike! I was tempted by it myself, but bought this instead!
Not as shapely, but the first one of these I've seen that hasn't been sharpened or cleaned. I did rub some active rust off of it, but it was a light "dusting" of corrosion, and it has some spots, which of course will remain.
WWI Navy knife!!!
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2 7/8" closed, 4 blade gents knife along with it's original pouch, unused, 1930's production.
The small curved blade was referred to as a lance blade . These small, fancy, 4 blade
knives were second in cost only to some of the more complicated lobster patterns when they were built. They typically cost 50% more than even a 4 inch, 4 blade congress, and 2 to 6 times what even larger, more common patterns cost which are so highly prized and highly valued by collectors today. Included are a few examples from a catalog of the day, all priced per dozen.

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Gents knife, just over TWO and ONE HALF inches closed. Eight implements and two under scale pull outs.Carried but shows little if any use. 100 % original condition. Built between 1837 and 1901.Unfortunately missing it's scissor return spring. A difficult knife
to find complete.

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Vince - think I have the brother to one of yours - in peach seed, filed liners et. al. Mine is stamped "D92". I had heard what you've called a "lance" blade also referred to as a "cuticle" blade. I've really gotten spoiled by these sub-3" knives.

Mike

P.s. What, if any, is the relationship of this knife to Schrade?
 

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malextwo said:
Vince - think I have the brother to one of yours - in peach seed, filed liners et. al. Mine is stamped "D92". I had heard what you've called a "lance" blade also referred to as a "cuticle" blade. I've really gotten spoiled by these sub-3" knives.

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Mike,that's a beauty.But I've maintained,since I started this thread in '08,the scanned knives are not mine & I am posting to show & share
My stuff is photograpphed,a few,here n there,not much
As I said in the beginning,I have alotta respect for the "collectors" of such fine knives posted here.Its not so easy to get these beauties,as you all know.

I wish everyone a safe & Happy Holidays & as always,Thanks for adding to the thread :thumbup:
-Vince
 
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