"Old Knives"

[pistonsandgears]

Here is an interesting one I picked up. Brantford Cutlery Co. Didn't find much info on it. Apparently Brantford was a brand for Butler Bros. between 1910-1930 A faint "Never Dull" etch is visible on the blade.

 

[james counsellor]

Nice looking knife

 

[james counsellor]

While I had some knives out over the weekend I took a bunch of pics. Over the last couple of years I have traded and sold a bunch of knives to focus on just honk falls but there are a dozen or so “old knives” that I hung on to. I don’t want to monopolize the thread but would like to contribute to this great thread and share some pics. Here is a schrade cut that I’m happy to have.

 

[tongueriver]

What is the closed length on that one, James?

 

[Markesharp]

What is the closed length on that one, James?

Great question.
If it was flat ground I would guess 3 - 3 1/2 inches. The Saber grind could make it 4 inches based on my limited knowledge on old knives.
Hope he responds

 

[Jamesc41001]

What is the closed length on that one, James?

Cal it’s actually a little over 3 1/2. Looks like 3 5/8 to me but I’m not sure if it is typical to just say 3 1/2??? Is it correct to be exact or round to the half inch?

 

[tongueriver]

I suspect that if it is a little over 3 1/2 it would be called 3 5/8, but I just don't know. It is sure a good one.

 

[ea42]

Jay that's a beaut, dang!! Here's the catalog cut from the 1938 Supplementary Pages;






Eric

 

[Augie]

Added a Henry Sears & Sons 1865 curved sheepsfoot jack to the collection this week. 3 5/8" with a thick heavy feel to it. To me it is very aesthetically pleasing to the eye with the curve of the frame and the sheepsfoot blade.

 

[tongueriver]

Another treasure!

 

[pistonsandgears]

Added a Henry Sears & Sons 1865 curved sheepsfoot jack to the collection this week. 3 5/8" with a thick heavy feel to it. To me it is very aesthetically pleasing to the eye with the curve of the frame and the sheepsfoot blade.


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Very Nice, if that is the one I think it is I had a chance to check it out, almost bought it myself.

 

[pistonsandgears]

While I had some knives out over the weekend I took a bunch of pics. Over the last couple of years I have traded and sold a bunch of knives to focus on just honk falls but there are a dozen or so “old knives” that I hung on to. I don’t want to monopolize the thread but would like to contribute to this great thread and share some pics. Here is a schrade cut that I’m happy to have. View attachment 1801839

Nice minty Schrade, I like that a lot.

 

[tongueriver]

delete

 

[waynorth]

Added a Henry Sears & Sons 1865 curved sheepsfoot jack to the collection this week. 3 5/8" with a thick heavy feel to it. To me it is very aesthetically pleasing to the eye with the curve of the frame and the sheepsfoot blade.


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Whatever you paid, it was worth it, John!!

 

[Augie]

Not in the same league, Augie but a pleasing little Henry Sears whittler.
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Great looking knife Cal, looks to have a lot of blade left.

Thanks for the comments on the Henry Sears jack everyone.

 

[Edc.n.Stuff]

We found this Koch Corn Knife at an estate sale last week.
Koch Corn Knife (1874-1933)

Corn? Nope.
Corns? Yep.

These were made by several companies and were used to remove corns and calluses from feet.

Freidrich Audust Koch was in business between 1874 - 1933 in New York City. He imported German knives - http://www.strazors.com/index.php?id=380

 

[paulhilborn]

Added a Henry Sears & Sons 1865 curved sheepsfoot jack to the collection this week. 3 5/8" with a thick heavy feel to it. To me it is very aesthetically pleasing to the eye with the curve of the frame and the sheepsfoot blade.


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Wow John

 

[james counsellor]

This Challenge has some issues but it is unused and has a cool etch. Not sure if this etch helps date the knife???

 

[Campbellclanman]

Thats a very neat, Solid Challenge J.C - Love it!

 

[r8shell]

We found this Koch Corn Knife at an estate sale last week.
Koch Corn Knife (1874-1933)

Corn? Nope.
Corns? Yep.

These were made by several companies and were used to remove corns and calluses from feet.

Freidrich Audust Koch was in business between 1874 - 1933 in New York City. He imported German knives - http://www.strazors.com/index.php?id=380


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Very nice!
I've accumulated a few Corn Knives. I know they were made for feet , but I'd bet they'd do a good job on ears!