"Old Knives"

rockman0 · Feb 27, 2023

Campbellclanman said:
Good to see you posting again here Rob, that's a Dandy matey, a real Stunner imo.

thank you for sharing that latest haul

Thanks Duncan, appreciate the compliment.

r8shell · Feb 28, 2023

wlfryjr said:
Lotta great knives being posted .

I had this Rachel, not exactly the same stamp, but I assume the same importers.

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Very nice! Thanks for showing that.

waynorth · Feb 28, 2023

rockman0 said:
Challenge had some beautiful cocobolo, combined with the shield and the big fat clip it makes a handsome jack. From that era, It's the most well preserved knife in my collection.
Here's a couple of shots in shade that show the grinds better. Still a little oil smudge on the mark side. Thanks for the compliment, Charlie View attachment 2098524 View attachment 2098533

Thanks for the extra pics, Rob!!
Here's an interesting comparison!!

wlfryjr · Feb 28, 2023

waynorth said:
Thanks for the extra pics, Rob!!
Here's an interesting comparison!!View attachment 2098987 View attachment 2098988 View attachment 2098991

I see these shields or similar iterations I automatically think Camillus manufactured whether or not.

black mamba · Feb 28, 2023

Rare beauties, Charlie, looks like the Sword Brand was a higher level of finish than the regular 4 line stamp.

waynorth · Feb 28, 2023

wlfryjr said:
I see these shields or similar iterations I automatically think Camillus manufactured whether or not.

Challenge made knives from 1891 to 1927 in Bridgeport. I suspect Camillus made the Challenge brand knives after that, if not before!!

waynorth · Feb 28, 2023

black mamba said:
Rare beauties, Charlie, looks like the Sword Brand was a higher level of finish than the regular 4 line stamp.

Agreed!! Some nice details!!

lambertiana · Feb 28, 2023

tongueriver said:
I also have a Cattaraugus that is almost identical to this knife.

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Nice bone on that one.

rockman0 said:
I haven't been very active the past 6 to 8 months, I've missed some great knives! I'll share a few additions to the collection.

This pair of cattle knives were posted in the round up thread shortly after their arrival, they belong here as well.
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The radio jack is my favorite of this pair.
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3 5/8" Ulster Jumbo.
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Radio jack on the left. I love this Jumbo!
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3 1/2" NYK
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3 3/4" Challenge, I can't get enough of this knife!
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Love that Ulster jumbo!

rockman0 · Feb 28, 2023

waynorth said:
Thanks for the extra pics, Rob!!
Here's an interesting comparison!!View attachment 2098987 View attachment 2098988 View attachment 2098991

The Camillus is close, shorter swedge, longer pull and different bolsters, pin placement and shield are identical, cocobolo very similar. Thanks for posting those, Charlie. Beautiful group of Camillus

lambertiana said:
Nice bone on that one.

Love that Ulster jumbo!

It feels great in hand, I'm tempted to carry it, just not sure I want to walk around pulling my pants up all day. Thanks :thumbsup:

Campbellclanman · Feb 28, 2023

Oh man Im just picking myself up off the Floor! Beautiful examples shown here- Thank you everyone very much.

pistonsandgears · Mar 5, 2023

Interesting Empire I picked up recently. Nice bone and solid snaps all around. I thought it had an interesting selection of tools.

waynorth · Mar 5, 2023

pistonsandgears said:
Interesting Empire I picked up recently. Nice bone and solid snaps all around. I thought it had an interesting selection of tools.

Nice Empire :thumbsup:

- I think they called that a "picnic" knife!!
I have a soft spot for Empires - that's an old one, from when car headlights were crude!!

pistonsandgears · Mar 5, 2023

waynorth said:
Nice Empire - I think they called that a "picnic" knife!!
I have a soft spot for Empires - that's an old one, from when car headlights were crude!!

Thanks Charlie, I was wondering about what they might have called it, not exactly a scout knife.

Campbellclanman · Mar 5, 2023

Love that one P& G - Great Pick up my friend, what a pleasure viewing that one!

Sventhelumberjack · Mar 5, 2023

pistonsandgears said:
Interesting Empire I picked up recently. Nice bone and solid snaps all around. I thought it had an interesting selection of tools.

I like the corkscrew. It looks like it was milled and/or ground rather than twisted from rod like a modern corkscrew. Beautiful pick-bone too!

galvanic1882 · Mar 10, 2023

Great knives posted guys!!!

BTW, I like etches.

waynorth · Mar 10, 2023

galvanic1882 said:
Great knives posted guys!!!

BTW, I like etches.

Who doesn't???!!!

Campbellclanman · Mar 10, 2023

Wow - both Mike and Charlie! Stunning Knives!

Mike I wouldn’t be able to pick a favourite out of the amazing group as they are all outstanding knives - but that Ulster Barlow with it’s Bolster being so nicely shaped & very nicely stamped - I haven’t seen an Ulster like that one before!

Charlie those Empires in such beautiful condition must be like Hens teeth to find now

waynorth · Mar 10, 2023

Campbellclanman said:
Charlie those Empires in such beautiful condition must be like Hens teeth to find now

They are getting pretty rare, Duncan!!

galvanic1882 · Mar 10, 2023

Thanks guys and dang Charlie that first one is unbelievable. Does it have a single spring??