"Old Knives"

[Will Power]

I think most of these are 3 3/8" long; one or two might be smaller or larger.

This green bone handled jack has a bow-tie shield, a master spear and pen blade.
Pattern number 626639.

Yet another sensational knife:thumbup: That is real Greenbone for you!

Why IS IT that modern makers put the nicks on opposite sides of a Jack ?? Side by side is not only more practical, it looks much better too. Any ideas?

 

[zerogee]

Why IS IT that modern makers put the nicks on opposite sides of a Jack ?? Side by side is not only more practical, it looks much better too. Any ideas?

In general, it's harder to do and make it work right to put the nicks on the same side. You have to make sure the nicks are both accessible - so the main blade has to sit just high enough and the pen just low enough to make it all work. The old jacks even put a swedge on the back of the pen blade to give more access room to get to the main blade.

 

[Ed Fowler]

I find it good times to see some German cuttlers work displayed. They were always strong leaders in the science of steel, your post shows one beautiful knife.

 

[Will Power]

Thanks for the knowledge Dwight:thumbup: It's much appreciated.

Regards, W.

 

[zerogee]

A little Robeson script ShurEdge equal end pen with tip bolsters -- only 2 3/4" long closed with some amazing wormgroove bone. Nice sweet snap. A little more of Robeson's artistry in bone.

-- Dwight

 

[kai76]

That's some sweet sweet looking bone, just gorgeous!

 

[zerogee]

A Robeson script ShurEdge premium stockman - 4" closed (feels like more in the hand - iron bolsters and liners). The blades are of no real interest - not bad but over "cleaned". But there's nothing wrong with the bone.

And now for something completely different - a smoothbone Robeson script ShurEdge jack - one of their family of 3 3/8" jacks. This was the only one of these I'd ever seen, so I nabbed it - apparently originally natural smoothbone. Blades are in pretty good shape, main is a bit worn and has been bumped with a soft buffer a little, but not enough to ruin it - very nice swedge, still nice and sharp. Pattern #622277. Charlie, have you ever seen one like this? I've studied it pretty closely and it looks completely legit to me.

-- Dwight

 

[Core Knife Co.]

Dwight, that smoothbone is amazing.

 

[zerogee]

A big chunk of a Robeson script ShurEdge Congress - 4 1/8" closed. Blades are somewhat worn and it's had a hard existence, but the bone came thru and the knife's still solid. Still has a little bit of white paint buried in the jigging too - really stubborn -- must have been some good paint. That big shield is neat and everything, but I feel that it really gets in the way of that awesome bone.

-- Dwight

 

[CNoyes]

You guys are showing some really nice knives.

That is quite possibly the oldest appearing Bower knife I've ever seen. It isn't a Barlow, nor is it a Remington Bullet Knife clone. I think those are all I've ever seen from Bower.
Very nice old pattern.

I agree that the Krucius Brothers knife is a superb example of the cutler's art. I've seen some really nice KB knives over the years and now that is one of the best.

Dwight, that is a beautiful little penknife. Does it have a pattern number?
It looks a lot like an 064, but I think it's a little more pointed on the ends.

That smooth bone jack is just great. That shield is layed in there really nicely.
I do not have a knife with such handles as those.
I have seen them, though, on a large Robeson mariner's jack with a big sheepfoot on top and a marlin spike on the bottom. And, that's the only Robeson knife I've ever seen in that pattern.
Does your jack have a pattern number?

Dwight, you posted that big congress while I was typing I think.
Beautiful jigging on that one.

 

[zerogee]

Charlie, the small pen is pattern #62?/03 -- they adjusted the kick and mostly wiped the third digit - the 03 pattern number is on the second line - brass liners and nickel silver tip bolsters.

The smoothbone jack is pattern #622277.

Glad you're enjoying them.

-- Dwight

 

[zerogee]

I find it good times to see some German cuttlers work displayed. They were always strong leaders in the science of steel, your post shows one beautiful knife.

Thanks Ed! I have an old 3-eye Carl Schlieper 4 blade congress in bright yellow cel that I carried daily for years and used the heck out of - it's not as beautiful as the Krusius, but it has some of the finest steel I've ever experienced on a folding knife, bar none. It's still going strong - and it's tough to misplace.

-- Dwight

 

[navihawk]

Robeson made some amazing knives.

 

[CNoyes]

Yes, they did.

Dwight, I'm sorry. You provided the pattern number for that jack in your original post.
Short-term memory loss I guess.
What were we talking about?

 

[Ballenxj]

How about an old hand made Puma fixed blade?
This was one of a matched set that was given to me many years ago by a good friend. He kept its twin. I'm told they are from the Vietnam era.
-Bruce

Closeup of the text on the blade.

 

[sunnyd]

Here's an Easy Open Harness Jack pattern from circa turn of the 19th - 20th century. Although not in the most terrific condition and obviously some complete idiot attempted his best effort of mechanical genius in sharpening her with a grinder, she is still a decent example of what:

MARSHALL {over} WELLS {over} HDW. Co. produced more than 100 years ago..

Anthony

 

[VCM3]

I am really impressed,grateful on how you's peeps kept this thread smokin' & we're inspired to kick off,possibly,a new season.

Lets start w/ this synthetic job :
"Wards equal end jack, brass lined, rounded NS bolsters, synthetic scales, 3 3/4" closed, Utica built 1935 - 1950. Brand new, unused."

 

[VCM3]

"XX era 1940 - 1964, 5 3/8" closed, still new, unused. I liked the bone on this one - almost looks like A.G Russel bone in person"

 

[Mad_Maxx]

I've ssen some nice pieces here

made me seek, saw a few good ones ones on ebay but still have to buy one (knife or money issues)
what steel are the robesons? I'm "focusing" on those for now as I've seen many and they seem to be quality pieces

I'm palnning in buying 1 or some, are they good users? normal edc i mean, how different is the quality from actual gec's? want to learn!

is a 20-50usd price on a like new condition knife or little used one fair? just to orient
Maxx

 

[VCM3]

5 blade swell center whittler

"Mid to late 1800's. NS tapered, pinched, and threaded bolsters. NS bar shield. Fully sunk joints. Full length brass lined. 3 7/8" closed .Even with 5 blades and full liners only 1/2" thick. Original crocus finish fully intact albeit stained and peppered in spots. Was carried prior to my getting it about a year ago so it has some scratches and nicks and pocket wear, but only the main spear appeared to have been used and carelessly sharpened .The other blades seem factory fresh. The blades are very thinly ground and heavily swedged including the manicure tool with the cutting tip. The clearances in there are minute, but still virtually no blade rub and ample access is provided to get to all the pulls which are cut through their tangs. I've been carrying it in my front pocket for the last year, and it just disappears in there even though it is almost 4 inches long. It's a pretty scarce knife. I've never seen another in person or in print other than in the Rodgers catalog."

Yo.I'm quoting my friend here,obviously,not my knives
-Vince

Here it is against another similar size knife