"Old Knives"

[KnifeHead]

Thanks Mick. I was going to post it in your Sheffield thread but wasn't sure. This knife is in shockingly good shape. It probably should be in a museum.

 

[wellington]

Hi Kerry, that A & N sportsman's is a beauty....typical of the sort of thing the firm sold.

Here's a page taken from a 1904-5 (ish ?) A & N catalogue, the A & N No1 is bottom of the page/centre.

Mick

 

[lambertiana]

Kerry, that A&N is a real beauty! You should have bought it so you could use it as a pattern for a modern version.

 

[VCM3]

Another "Old Knife" to share...

"Thomas Turner & Co. 3 3/4" closed 2 blade swell center pen on a single spring. Stains & tarnish but little if any use. The Suffolk Works stamping was used during the mid 1830's, but I do not know for how long"

The catch bit extends into a nicely beveled blade stop for the long main spear

 

[wellington]

Vince, that ^^^^ is a gorgeous old penknife :thumbup:

Not entirely sure when T Turner & Co moved from their 32 Norfolk St Works to the Suffolk Works..by 1837 certainly, but how much earlier ?..does anyone know ?

Great pics, thanks for showing !

Mick

 

[VCM3]

Ford & Medley Arundel Street Ivory Whittler

On the first day of a new decade my friend writes,

"3 1/2" closed, latter 1800's, unused, uncarried, original full crocus finish intact throughout.
One tiny speck on main blade mark side center. I have never seen this beautifully sculpted handle pattern by any other maker. It is extremely difficult to find 100 - 125 year old knives with ivory clad handles without pin cracks; this example being no exception to that rule. That is exactly what makes the few pristine examples like Wellington's that have survived all this time without them so exceedingly rare "

Enjoy ! ,
-Vince

 

[VCM3]

Continued...

 

[mckgreg]

Very, very nice.
Greg

 

[ken erickson]

The catch bit extends into a nicely beveled blade stop for the long main spear

Learning something new everyday here! Thanks Vince.

Ken

 

[waynorth]

The sunk joints, and beautiful profile on that Ivory knife make it a pocket treasure! Hard to keep your hand off it in your pocket!! A real beauty.

The stag knife above it is also a beauty, a simple but elegant design!

Nice of mystery man to share them with us, Vince.
Happy New year to you both!

 

[wellington]

Agree with the other guys, a wonderful pristine F & M ivory whittler, love that long master blade.

It's not an uncommon pattern, it was popular amongst many of the Sheffield makers.

Thanks for showing..Mick

 

[jnevill]

Here's a few of my classics, some in better shape than others, but all are sharp and will outcut a lot of the new stuff on the market today!
New York Knife swell center hunter -

 

[jnevill]

Another NYK/Hammer Brand jack -

 

[jnevill]

This AJ Jordan looks striking similar to the NYK jack...

 

[jnevill]

I absolutely love this Hoffritz Congress, it has half stops, long pulls and walks and talks better than I do! Anyone have any idea who actually made this one?

 

[jnevill]

I just picked up this Robeson whittler, it walks and talks beautifully, and all the blades appear full. It is # 632319.

 

[jnevill]

A well loved EC Simmons Keen Kutter...

 

[jnevill]

Here's one I bet you don't have - Eagleton Knife Co whittler -

 

[jnevill]

And 2 non-crimped bolstered Imperials -

This guy bit me, so I'm done for the night.

And this was just too cool not to buy, I'm not really sure what is was made for.

 

[VCM3]

Thanks jnevill for those great pics of some cool old additions.

Here is a Joseph Rodgers Senator,described by it's owner

"3 1/4 " closed, 4 blade equal end pen, 1837 - 1890. Used, carried, and heavily sharpened. Perfect machanical condition, sharp, crisp snaps and half stops. Each blade's spring seats flush in all three positions.Textbook blade crinking, better than many modern customs - still no blade rub. In spite of being heavily used and worn, this is without question the most precisely built vintage knife I own. "

Enjoy,
-Vince