"Old Knives"

I agree Kevin , but I was reminded of the similitude I had seen previously and pondered .

The reason I was spurred to interest is shown below. I know we can see which is Schrade peach seed , but my eyes convince me there's something more going on. The two knives on the right I'm fairly certain were manufactured prior to Schrade's existence and certainly before Schrade started the peach seed jigging.

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wlfryjr said:
I agree Kevin , but I was reminded of the similitude I had seen previously and pondered .

The reason I was spurred to interest is shown below. I know we can see which is Schrade peach seed , but my eyes convince me there's something more going on. The two knives on the right I'm fairly certain were manufactured prior to Schrade's existence and certainly before Schrade started the peach seed jigging.

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Boy that Southington sure makes one wonder about the origins of peachseed jigging.

Is the Ulster a Dwight Divine?
 
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Nothing super rare, just super nice condition. I missed out on the peachseed but if this is second place, I'm fine with being the first loser ;) :) A nice Schrade Cut Co Barlow, with awesome covers, with only one small chip near the butt. Full blades that are centered and solid with zero play:)
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Circa 1916 to 1928 challenge cutlery.
Challenge was a mid - high end company, like Schrade.
Not the nicest example. She has been abused.
Stainless Steel blades, carbon steel backspring, jigged bone covers.
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Challenge first had stainless steel blades in 1916. I think Challenge was one of the first to offer stainless steel blades on some models.
The company owner passed in 1928, leading to the demise of the company.
By 1929 Challenge Cutlery was gone.
 
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That's a survivor Steve. Challenge could very well be the first American company to use stainless, with it's close connections to England. The English first developed Stainless in 1913 , I imagine adapting to pocket knives shortly thereafter. I have some of the early examples made for high end retailers in the UK.

Cements gentlemen's gardening whittlers. Both examples are etched "Stainless Throughout"

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paulhilborn said:
Nothing super rare, just super nice condition. I missed out on the peachseed but if this is second place, I'm fine with being the first loser ;) :) A nice Schrade Cut Co Barlow, with awesome covers, with only one small chip near the butt. Full blades that are centered and solid with zero play:)
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Nice score on a gorgeous older Barlow my friend. 😍👍
 
Hi all
Here is my Sheffield knife collection although I am not quite sure about the one that I have taken single photo of. Can anybody help me with this one if possible. I looks very old and It doesn't have any markings.
Thanks
Vlad
 

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Campbellclanman said:
Nice score on a gorgeous older Barlow my friend. 😍👍
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Thanks Duncan, its a great one from the Cut Co era, it is solid and centered and the F&F is amazing!!! Love carrying this one.
Vladimir_B_V said:
Hi all
Here is my Sheffield knife collection although I am not quite sure about the one that I have taken single photo of. Can anybody help me with this one if possible. I looks very old and It doesn't have any markings.
Thanks
Vlad
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Sorry I can't help on the one you asked about Vlad, but a very nice collection of Sheffields you have :thumbsup: :)
 
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Thanks Duncan, its a great one from the Cut Co era, it is solid and centered and the F&F is amazing!!! Love carrying this one.

Sorry I can't help on the one you asked about Vlad, but a very nice collection of Sheffields you have :thumbsup: :)
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Thank you Paul! I love Sheffield knives. They first started making knives in the year 1297. Pretty crazy!
I know this knife is going to be difficult to pin point... I may never know when it was made and where. I bough it an at auction in the UK but that doesn't mean it was made here. Anyway I will try to live with that :)
 
Vladimir_B_V said:
Hi all
Here is my Sheffield knife collection although I am not quite sure about the one that I have taken single photo of. Can anybody help me with this one if possible. I looks very old and It doesn't have any markings.
Thanks
Vlad
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I see a partial marking on the open blade when I enlarge it!!
 
Kabar 1109 stockman (1960's to 1980's from what I've found.) 4 inches closed.
Apparently some had 10xx blades, others stainless. Mine is not stamped "Stainless". However, the blades are rather resistant to starting a patina. I'm not sure if mine is carbon steel or stainless.
Covers are Rosewood.
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Smaller stockman is a Kabar 1081. Equipped with 10xx blades. Has (afaik) the original genuine Jigged bone covers. Zero cracks or other issues with the covers.
Closed length is the same as a CASE 87. (I.E./AKA:"TINY")
Both of mine are tight, no wiggly-wobblies, or noticable gaps anywhere. All the blade pulls are a smooth "5" to "6" with no half stops.
I don't know what their price point was when new.
My guess is they were in the same neighborhood as a concurrent Old Timer/Uncle Henry, Ulster, or Camillus ...

Question:
Is a circa 1975-1976 hollow bolster Imperial "Bicentenial" stockman fit for inclusion in this thread?

I'm almost sure the made in the millions $4.95 (or less depending on the year) when new, Imperial hollow bolster 1956 to 1988 Jackmaster Barlow is almost as unwelcome as the identical but for tang stamp post 1988 ''Made in Ireland' Jackmaster Barlow. (even tho significantly fewer of the Imperial Ireland were made.)
They were wrongfully considered "inferior" to those made in R.I., so were never as popular ... no doubt Colonial did not complain about the misconception, since their hollow bolster Barlow probably suffered an increase in the market share.)
 
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Not sure if this one is "old" ... same age as my eldest youngling ... 🤔
1975-1976 Imperial Bicentenial Stockman.
1095 blades with Old Hickory-ish "forging" details. (which I really like)
It is a hollow bolster knife. The fancy "covers" are a tape of some kind. I hope it is wear resistant, as I intend to carry it ... a lot ...
I believe this may be a NOS, based on the condition.
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