"Old Knives"

[waynorth]

While looking for Sears Knives sometime ago, I picked up this Kingston- I only look at these because of the tie ups in the Cutlery World when I am looking at Albert Baers amazing input into the Cutlery World- so here I am falling down the Rabbit Hole of Sears and of course Albert Baer influences.

Such a tidy knife this old Kingston, hasn't done a minutes work - a bit like me today actually so I had better get moving!

A lovely Plain Jane so to speak, but snaps like a hungry Gator

Minty, with the etch remaining!! Beautiful, simply so, in nice collectible condition!!
Great addition to your pile, Duncan!!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Thank you Charlie

 

[Luger1952]

Thanks guys for your nice comments on the Schrade Cuts !!!

 

[black mamba]

Duncan, are those gum-fuddy covers on the Kingston? Should be a very durable knife!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Hi Jeff, no my friend, they are a composite plastic. Hence the shrinkage we can see on the outers.

 

[rddp]

This is a shame to see. Does anyone have any suggestions as to way I should do with this? Replace the blade with ?

 

[waynorth]

This is a shame to see. Does anyone have any suggestions as to way I should do with this? Replace the blade with ?


View attachment 2629955View attachment 2629956View attachment 2629957

Pretty crude "repair" of a respected classic!!
I'm sure a more talented technician could do a better job. Finding an original Russell blade is very unlikely, but I've seen much nicer repairs!! The only limit is how much you are willing to spend!!

 

[rddp]

Pretty crude "repair" of a respected classic!!
I'm sure a more talented technician could do a better job. Finding an original Russell blade is very unlikely, but I've seen much nicer repairs!! The only limit is how much you are willing to spend!!

Thanks for your reply. My Dad gave me the knife many years ago... so the only investment so far is sentimental. I've admired your collection of large Russell barlows that I've seen here. Are you comfortable making a recommendation as to who I could contact with this kind of repair ? I hope this isn't violating the Forums policies.

 

[waynorth]

I hope this isn't violating the Forums policies.

Glenn is the man on the forums. The other people I know have graduated from repairmen to makers!!
glennbad

 

[rddp]

Glenn is the man on the forums. The other people I know have graduated from repairmen to makers!!
glennbad

Thank you !

 

[holo07]

Remington R3273 came in a box of beaters I bought on eBay to test my ability to bring life back to these old beauties. Think I did all right on this one cleaned, buffed, oiled and sharpened.

 

[afishhunter]

Remington R3273 came in a box of beaters I bought on eBay to test my ability to bring life back to these old beauties. Think I did all right on this one cleaned, buffed, oiled and sharpened.




View attachment 2630228View attachment 2630229

Love the pocket wore jigging on it.

 

[galvanic1882]

A batch of wood handled knives by some pretty rare makers. From the left. J Ward Bronxsville NY, Pennsylvania Knife Co, Sherwood, C Walden NY, Binghamton Cutlery, WH Sample Albany NY, JT Mount NJ. Bottom 2 Barker Dounce & Rose Elmira NY and Grahamsville Cutlery.

 

[galvanic1882]

Can’t get that stupid smiley face out of the description Supposed to be Co. O. Walden NY

 

[danno50]

Fantastic batch of rare knives, Mike!

 

[waynorth]

Can’t get that stupid smiley face out of the description Supposed to be Co. O. Walden NY

Co-op knife?? Wonderful collection, Mike!! I especially like the Washington-bolstered Binghamton!!

 

[galvanic1882]

Thanks Charlie and Dan, yea I figured you’d like that one

 

[Luger1952]

Mike, outstanding group of rarely seen or encountered old folders

 

[rddp]

A batch of wood handled knives by some pretty rare makers. From the left. J Ward Brownsville NY, Pennsylvania Knife Co, Sherwood, C Walden NY, Binghamton Cutlery, WH Sample Albany NY, JT Mount NJ. Bottom 2 Barker Dounce & Rose Elmira NY and Grahamsville Cutlery.View attachment 2631537

I'm feeling jealous...

 

[rddp]

Here is a true "pen knife". Real tortoise and ready to trim a quill pen. There's a name scratched into the scale but I can't read it. I thought the "To Her Majesty" was interesting.
Happy Friday All !!