"Old Knives"

Augie · Mar 29, 2021

Un-Chained said:
Beautiful Augie !!
I bet those latches and lock are still workin’ too and looks like a really clean cabinet (oak?) as well

Thanks Gus.yes quarter sawn white oak which the majority of Gerstner's are made from, they did make some from walnut, all latches and lock still working and tight, came with key which is often missing. Considering the age it is in nice shape, that is still the original felt, may replace the felt in the future.

Un-Chained · Mar 29, 2021

Augie
Nice, and strong John! My fave guitar necks are built with quarter sawn as well.
Great find all in all

pistonsandgears · Mar 29, 2021

Augie said:
Picked up a late 40's early 50's Gerstner machinist box at auction last week, cleaned it up and filled it with some of my vintage knives, trying for some semblance of organization, not sure I will succeed. This one will only have my better vintage knives in it, hopefully can find one faster now when I want to look at it again.

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Very nice storage setup, quite the treasure trove.

waynorth · Mar 29, 2021

Augie said:
Picked up a late 40's early 50's Gerstner machinist box at auction last week, cleaned it up and filled it with some of my vintage knives, trying for some semblance of organization, not sure I will succeed. This one will only have my better vintage knives in it, hopefully can find one faster now when I want to look at it again.

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Nice storage box, John!! :thumbsup:

Looks like Schrades are on top; I can agree with that!!

Augie · Mar 29, 2021

waynorth said:
Nice storage box, John!! Looks like Schrades are on top; I can agree with that!!

Thanks Charlie, yup, all Schrade's up top, mostly Cut Co's.

Mike Robuck · Mar 29, 2021

That's really nice, Augie! Congrats. It's fun to peek into the various drawers. I recently upgraded from a paper bag to a shoebox for my knives...

Un-Chained · Mar 29, 2021

Mike Robuck
Hahaha ! I’m using those tin candy boxes until I find something more suitable. I need something like Augie’s or felt up a good ole craftsman or snap’on tool box for now. The older woodwork was amazing though, serious craftsmanship and great parts throughout. Rollers, hinges and handles were awesome!

Augie · Mar 29, 2021

Mike Robuck said:
That's really nice, Augie! Congrats. It's fun to peek into the various drawers. I recently upgraded from a paper bag to a shoebox for my knives...

I still got a lot of knives in boxes Mike.

waynorth · Mar 29, 2021

Mike Robuck said:
That's really nice, Augie! Congrats. It's fun to peek into the various drawers. I recently upgraded from a paper bag to a shoebox for my knives...

Mike Robuck · Mar 29, 2021

Augie said:
I still got a lot of knives in boxes Mike.

I have no doubts that you do.

Augie · Mar 29, 2021

Sweet delicate stag Empire split spring Congress whittler, 3 1/4", hard to get blades open, firm pulls and the pulls are pretty much a suggestion. All blades marked Empire Knife Co. Wish I could have got it before it was cleaned, still I think it's quite interesting.

Un-Chained · Mar 29, 2021

Augie
My friend, another deeply colored beeeeaut

Luv the stamped tangs

waynorth · Mar 29, 2021

Quite an interesting knife, John!! A nice addition to your new storage box!!

veitsi_poika · Mar 29, 2021

Augie said:
Picked up a late 40's early 50's Gerstner machinist box at auction last week, cleaned it up and filled it with some of my vintage knives, trying for some semblance of organization, not sure I will succeed. This one will only have my better vintage knives in it, hopefully can find one faster now when I want to look at it again.

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Very nice Augie!

veitsi_poika · Mar 29, 2021

Picked up this E Weck & Son scout last week... I believe Weck dealt mostly Schrade knives but I haven't seen this "picked" bone style very much, let alone on Schrades. Overall just a great looking old scout

Un-Chained · Mar 29, 2021

veitsi_poika Wow Kev!!

I’d call that molten lava jiggin ’ :thumbsup:

lambertiana · Mar 29, 2021

veitsi_poika said:
Picked up this E Weck & Son scout last week... I believe Weck dealt mostly Schrade knives but I haven't seen this "picked" bone style very much, let alone on Schrades. Overall just a great looking old scout

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Nice catch! It even has a Prest-o-lite key!

rockman0 · Mar 29, 2021

veitsi_poika said:
Picked up this E Weck & Son scout last week... I believe Weck dealt mostly Schrade knives but I haven't seen this "picked" bone style very much, let alone on Schrades. Overall just a great looking old scout

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I'm thinking NYK Co made your Weck, Kevin

waynorth · Mar 29, 2021

Schrade and NYK used a cooperatively owned Jigging business together with Walden! Their bone was similar but not the same!!
I think Kevin's Weck is made by Schrade!!

Campbellclanman · Mar 30, 2021

I agree with Charlie, a Schrade with the earlier styled cap lifter and that Punch. Nice knife Kev!

Augie - a wonderful example of splendid craftsmanship with the Drawers, Filled with great treasure !!!

Stunning Early Schrade Charlie!!