"Old Knives"

[Rufus1949]

Beautiful Boy's(?) knife Duncan!! Nice "trail" handles!!

Duncan, outstanding example.

 

[lambertiana]

Garland Cutlery, 1913 to 1940. Lovely Bone on this Knife- in fact the Bone looks somewhat better than these photos because of the harsh lighting.

Blades have been cleaned- not by me- yet they still have Sharpening Marks- so I'm guessing an attempt to make the Knife a little better before sale- I don't like buying cleaned Knives and photo's ( close ups ) were not a thing where I purchased this from, in saying this Im still glad to have this Knife- I really like the Bone and it's Jig work and it's Colouring that beats hand down the Photo Colouring.
What I believe is the original Button chain?
Iron Bolsters, Iron Hammered Pins - I think it's just a neat Knife all round.

Lovely strong Walk and Talk ( I mustn't have taken open Knife photo's- can't find them for the life of me?).

Nice find Duncan!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Thank you for the kind comments on the Garland, I must follow up with the Knife open photos.

I love the Bone on this one, again was in a group of knives I purchased. Tang Stamp: W Bingham ( Arched) over Co over Cleveland.

Goins states 1841-1948, Bernard doesn't get too specific with dates in his LV 4.

Quite the handsome Jack with warming coulouration to the Bone although the sucky photos don't really show you this, apologies in advance as the photo's dont do this Knife too much in the way of justice.
Probably a 20's or 30's Knife?

I would love to have seen this Knife from factory - as this looks nice now.

 

[Rufus1949]

Thank you for the kind comments on the Garland, I must follow up with the Knife open photos.

I love the Bone on this one, again was in a group of knives I purchased. Tang Stamp: W Bingham ( Arched) over Co over Cleveland.

Goins states 1841-1948, Bernard doesn't get too specific with dates in his LV 4.

Quite the handsome Jack with warming coulouration to the Bone although the sucky photos don't really show you this, apologies in advance as the photo's dont do this Knife too much in the way of justice.
Probably a 20's or 30's Knife?

I would love to have seen this Knife from factory - as this looks nice now.

You seem to have struck gold Duncan. I would love to see some of these knives brought back with the jigging and design of old. The new attempts just seem cold in character.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Thank you my friend, although these are far from what you would call high end collectable / in stunning condition, I am pleased to have them that's for sure- these Knives were part of a small handful of Knives I purchased that were selling as a group.
Both Knives have been cleaned, look at the cracks in the Bone handles on the Bingham - yet to me its an attractive knife - nice to have thrown into a collection and pulled out as a user now and then.
These were described by a very reputable person as Very Good, I would not have called them that - if we were talking strict Collectable terminology, Very Good would be like the ordinary guy describing a Knife as Mint to them! I think I remember Charlie saying at one stage- please correct me if I am wrong, that Mint is still with the factory oil coating on them totally untouched and totally unblemished.

I would describe them as Nice if selling them and of course point out such things like the Cracks etc?

 

[Rufus1949]

Thank you my friend, although these are far from what you would call high end collectable / in stunning condition, I am pleased to have them that's for sure- these Knives were part of a small handful of Knives I purchased that were selling as a group.
Both Knives have been cleaned, look at the cracks in the Bone handles on the Bingham - yet to me its an attractive knife - nice to have thrown into a collection and pulled out as a user now and then.
These were described by a very reputable person as Very Good, I would not have called them that - if we were talking strict Collectable terminology, Very Good would be like the ordinary guy describing a Knife as Mint to them! I think I remember Charlie saying at one stage- please correct me if I am wrong, that Mint is still with the factory oil coating on them totally untouched and totally unblemished.

I would describe them as Nice if selling them and of course point out such things like the Cracks etc?

The flaws you point out add character in my opinion. They show someone used them, appreciating the design and function. An old pristine knife has no "soul" to me.

 

[Campbellclanman]

I agree totally my friend- I really do- I love seeing an older Knife that is so worn- but has been sharpened carefully throughout it's life and has all these great character features - it doesn't quite work like that when we go to sell them though lol!

 

[SteveC]

Thanks to Jakeywax31 for the heads up on this one.

The sellers pictures didn't do it justice. It is in unused unsharpened condition and I'm blown away Almost seems too good to be true

Great walk and talk with a half stop on the main blade only.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Thanks to Jakeywax31 for the heads up on this one.

The sellers pictures didn't do it justice. It is in unused unsharpened condition and I'm blown away Almost seems too good to be true

Great walk and talk with a half stop on the main blade only.

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Awesome, Steve. Great addition to your wonderful barlow collection.

 

[Campbellclanman]

That's just darn beautiful Steve! That Bone!!! That Bolster!!! Those Tang Stamps, That Clip!!

 

[SteveC]

Thanks guys

From the GEC website

"The original Northfield Knife Company was incorporated and operated in Connecticut from 1858 to 1926"​

 

[waynorth]

Thanks to Jakeywax31 for the heads up on this one.

The sellers pictures didn't do it justice. It is in unused unsharpened condition and I'm blown away Almost seems too good to be true

Great walk and talk with a half stop on the main blade only.

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Neat knife, Steve!!! I wonder when it was made???
It looks like a Utica; they made barlows for nearly everyone!!

 

[black mamba]

Fantastic pickup, Steve, big congrats!

 

[SteveC]

Neat knife, Steve!!! I wonder when it was made???
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Thanks Charlie, it certainly looks like it could be a Utica made knife. I suppose it would have to be pre 1926.

 

[SteveC]

Fantastic pickup, Steve, big congrats!

Thanks Jeff !

 

[waynorth]

Thanks Charlie, it certainly looks like it could be a Utica made knife. I suppose it would have to be pre 1926.

Utica made 'tribute' knives after 1926, with all kinds of markings!! They still make knives, but their styles (and methods) have changed quite a bit!! I just sold one, new-looking, just like yours, but with a dollar sign ($) stamped on the bolster!! Tang stamped Kutmaster!!
Utica sold a huge factory collection in 1985!!! there were several fancy "sample" knives in it!!

 

[echoscout]

It looks like a Utica; they made barlows for nearly everyone!!View attachment 2204742

Utica made 'tribute' knives after 1926, with all kinds of markings!! They still make knives, but their styles (and methods) have changed quite a bit!! I just sold one, new-looking, just like yours, but with a dollar sign ($) stamped on the bolster!! Tang stamped Kutmaster!!
Utica sold a huge factory collection in 1985!!! there were several fancy "sample" knives in it!!

My thoughts on this Barlow as well.

 

[SteveC]

Utica made 'tribute' knives after 1926, with all kinds of markings!! They still make knives, but their styles (and methods) have changed quite a bit!! I just sold one, new-looking, just like yours, but with a dollar sign ($) stamped on the bolster!! Tang stamped Kutmaster!!
Utica sold a huge factory collection in 1985!!! there were several fancy "sample" knives in it!!

Any way to date it then Charlie ? It has steel liners if that helps any .

 

[waynorth]

Any way to date it then Charlie ? It has steel liners if that helps any .

I'm looking into it. I'm meeting a Barlow expert in Titusville!! Maybe he knows!!
I'll report back eventually!! It's a great knife you've got there, especially that brand!!!
You should send pictures to Bill Howard!!!

 

[r8shell]

I can't seem to resist a bareheaded Jack, especially one with a cool bar shield and a mysterious tang stamp.

This one is marked W.B.&P. Goins references that marking used by a company called Wood, Bicknall & Potter in Providence, RI. I couldn't find out much about them, but I get the impression they sold gifts, including fine china and flatware. The knife is stamped "Germany" on the reverse.

Adding to the mystery: after looking at the photo of the tang stamps blown up on my monitor, I'm convinced it says "R.J." rather than "R.I." Very odd.