"Old Knives"

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.View attachment 1811112View attachment 1811111View attachment 1811114View attachment 1811113View attachment 1811123View attachment 1811124View attachment 1811122


Everything I see makes me think it is legit Dwight, type of construction, bone, pins, all look to match up to the smaller Furness barlows.
 
Added another Eureka Jack to the collection, a very nice 3 1/2"ebony Ulster. Knife is close to unused with great etch. Eureka's are one of the toughest patterns to find. Last pic shows it next to my carry GEC Eureka, slightly smaller.IMG_5790.jpegIMG_5791.jpegIMG_5806.jpegIMG_5818.jpegIMG_5804.jpegIMG_5795.jpegIMG_5796.jpeg
 
Added another Eureka Jack to the collection, a very nice 3 1/2"ebony Ulster. Knife is close to unused with great etch. Eureka's are one of the toughest patterns to find. Last pic shows it next to my carry GEC Eureka, slightly smaller.View attachment 1815615View attachment 1815616View attachment 1815617View attachment 1815618View attachment 1815619View attachment 1815620View attachment 1815621
Amazing John, you have to write a book on "how to" you score very impressive knives my friend :thumbsup:
 
Added another Eureka Jack to the collection, a very nice 3 1/2"ebony Ulster. Knife is close to unused with great etch. Eureka's are one of the toughest patterns to find. Last pic shows it next to my carry GEC Eureka, slightly smaller.View attachment 1815615View attachment 1815616View attachment 1815617View attachment 1815618View attachment 1815619View attachment 1815620View attachment 1815621

Wow, just wow! Fantastic ebony! Master is crocus on the mark side, glaze on the pile side, pen is glaze on both sides. What a piece of cutlery history!

Looking at the scales up close, I think it might be Madagascar ebony.
 
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