"Old Knives"

[james counsellor]

Cracks are stable, I will leave it alone for sure!!

I agree. The crack would not bother me at all. That is such a great mark during a transitional time. Lot of history wrapped up in that knife. I have only see. A couple but that looks to be a great pattern in awesome shape.

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Cracks are stable, I will leave it alone for sure!!

That's what I'm thinking, if everything is solid don't mess with it. After all they're a part of the knife's overall story.

 

[euroken]

Another recent acquisition...

I did a short research online and have not been getting 'solid' answers...would like to turn to your expertise!

It's a Remington barlow with straight line stamp, no circle. It is stated that circle tang stamps were used on higher quality knives and the straight line stamps on the lesser quality knives...

My first impression is that this is a high a quality knife, going head-to-head with the vintage Russell that I have. Rock solid craftmanship. It came with lazy/no-snaps when closing blades but after spending about fifteen minutes flushing and opening/closing, now has re-gained the snaps.

Thought it came with a wood cover but upon careful inspection, I can confidently say this is a bone cover...

Also, (not pictured), the bolster and the line 'looks' to be a single piece?

I got an indication that this 'could' be from the 30's (based on what looks to be a similar stamp on other knives) but I'm definitely not certain. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[james counsellor]

I carry this cattaraugus knife most of the time. It’s amazing how often I have a use for the screwdriver. The steel they produced holds an edge extremely well. Plus I like having an “old knife” with me. The schrades are part of my collection. Great pattern in my opinion.

 

[waynorth]

The schrades are part of my collection. Great pattern in my opinion.

Nice close-up of the middle one, James!! May have been made for Schrade by Empire!!
Nicely fitted Empire shield!!

 

[james counsellor]

Nice close-up of the middle one, James!! May have been made for Schrade by Empire!!
Nicely fitted Empire shield!!

Thanks for the info. I had no idea that was a possibility. I did notice the pinned shield and the unique shape. This is one of my favorite knives. It has the locking feature where you press down on the master to release the screwdriver. Also the wood coves are really nice.

 

[waynorth]

Here is Empire's Electrician's knife, made with their own branding!!
Operates the same way as yours James - squeeze the main to unlock the screwdriver!!
In later years, Schrade used the same shield shape, and called it the "Empire Shield" in their catalog !!

 

[james counsellor]

Here is Empire's Electrician's knife, made with their own branding!!
Operates the same way as yours James - squeeze the main to unlock the screwdriver!!
In later years, Schrade used the same shield shape, and called it the "Empire Shield" in their catalog !!
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Love it. Thanks for the info. Cool etch on your knife there!

 

[Tyson A Wright]

Here is Empire's Electrician's knife, made with their own branding!!
Operates the same way as yours James - squeeze the main to unlock the screwdriver!!
In later years, Schrade used the same shield shape, and called it the "Empire Shield" in their catalog !!
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Charlie, one of the coolest old knives(?) I've seen on here looked a lot like that but with the blade removed - just a folding electrician's screwdriver. I think that was yours? Didn't you have someone recreate it, too?

 

[waynorth]

just a folding electrician's screwdriver.

Yes! I believe I still have those - I'll find them, and post them! Ken Erickson did the custom!!

 

[GallenR]

Can I add my new acquisition ?

 

[tongueriver]

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[tongueriver]

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[james counsellor]

Can I add my new acquisition ?

Cool knife. I have not noticed a tang stamp
Like that.

 

[james counsellor]

More electricity.
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Your knife has an etch that mine does not. Looking at my knife I think it has very little use. I’m thinking they did not etch some of them??

 

[Markesharp]

Your knife has an etch that mine does not. Looking at my knife I think it has very little use. I’m thinking they did not etch some of them??

I think his knife is near mint. Your knife has more signs of use and it was well taken care.
I've five or six that need to photograph and post as they're all old wood handles with shields.
Nice knife.

 

[Fodderwing]

A grandaddy barlow (5 inches in length closed). As far as I can tell the tang stamp is EDWARD / FURNESS / ENGLAND. It has been my understanding that there were no Sheffield barlows of this pattern from this era. No idea if the knife is legitimate or not. It is very tight with good snap. The knife has integral bolsters. I have provided a good number of photos so the experts may have a chance to evaluate it.

 

[Fodderwing]

A few more

 

[waynorth]

A grandaddy barlow (5 inches in length closed). As far as I can tell the tang stamp is EDWARD / FURNESS / ENGLAND.

Great find Dwight!! Amazing!! I've never seen a grandaddy of that branding, nor apparent vintage!!
I hope it's real - I don't see anything that says otherwise - at least from here!!
I hope Jack Black sees this!!

 

[Fodderwing]

Great find Dwight!! Amazing!! I've never seen a grandaddy of that branding, nor apparent vintage!!
I hope it's real - I don't see anything that says otherwise - at least from here!!
I hope Jack Black sees this!!

Thank you Charlie. I was hoping to hear from you, Jack and Neal for sure. Your words are exciting to hear!

ps. That in no way means other opinions are not wanted and deeply appreciated. I welcome and would value many of the regulars on here to express their views.