"Old Knives"

[galvanic1882]

These are all Flylocks marked Cattaragus

 

[Campbellclanman]

Amazing showing Mike, you have some rare gorgeous knives!

 

[Oldy]

View attachment 2914068View attachment 2914069View attachment 2914070These are all Flylocks marked Cattaragus

I have been researching the flylock and for the most part I find the ones made by goerge schrade at challenge knife company untill they went bellyup,but it states that challenge bought the paten for the flylock but I can't find anon when and how cattaraugus got to making the flylock

 

[galvanic1882]

Cattaraugus did not make them, they were made for them by Flylock

 

[galvanic1882]

From Mark’s book

 

[Oldy]

Thanks Mike,that solves one of the mysteries in my head this day.

 

[majorpain1]

It's been awhile since I had an old knife to run through the spa. Robeson 622636 Jigged Bone Jack 1922-39 with really pretty bone.

 

[lithicus]

I think this qualifies as an Old Knife My second ever Schrade Cut Co. I'm working on cleaning this up and will likely make a more detailed post at a later date. But, this peach seed bone cleaned up nicely!!

 

[waynorth]

I think this qualifies as an Old Knife My second ever Schrade Cut Co. I'm working on cleaning this up and will likely make a more detailed post at a later date. But, this peach seed bone cleaned up nicely!!

Nice rescue so far!!!

 

[tongueriver]

Here is your knife.

 

[lithicus]

Nice rescue so far!!!

I spent two days with a toothpick and mineral oil getting hard packed gunk out of the jigging. It looked good before but the jigging is much more prominent now. I've also improved the action significantly. It was very gritty from all the rust, but is almost completely smooth now. This thing has bear traps for action on all 3 blades. It talks even if you walk the blade down gently!

Here is your knife.

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Oh wow, thank you! I was going to try to look this up but hadn't found the time.

I won't spill all the beans because it doesn't seem appropriate to discuss here. But I might actually shed a tear for that crocus polish I didn't know it came with it and it makes me even more disappointed in whoever thought it would be a good idea to take a Dremel to it... More info to come (in a separate thread).

 

[danno50]

I spent two days with a toothpick and mineral oil getting hard packed gunk out of the jigging. It looked good before but the jigging is much more prominent now. I've also improved the action significantly. It was very gritty from all the rust, but is almost completely smooth now. This thing has bear traps for action on all 3 blades. It talks even if you walk the blade down gently!


Oh wow, thank you! I was going to try to look this up but hadn't found the time.

I won't spill all the beans because it doesn't seem appropriate to discuss here. But I might actually shed a tear for that crocus polish I didn't know it came with it and it makes me even more disappointed in whoever thought it would be a good idea to take a Dremel to it... More info to come (in a separate thread).

Nice knife!, can we see the blades.

 

[lithicus]

You asked for it... (I haven't touched these blades yet, they came to me in this condition)




Although the Dremel damage is not as bad as I expected from the listing, I'm still incredibly disappointed as these blades seem FULL. Granted, I am painting these in the worst light so you guys can see the damage. It's obviously hard to tell now, but I don't see many signs that anyone ever actually sharpened this. No recurve. Still pointy tips. Imagine being the fool who took a Dremel to factory edges on a nearly 100 year old knife...

Honestly, it could be much worse. They didn't touch the kick or the tang's back square enough to throw the spring out of flush in the open/close positions. And, the tang stamps and swedges are mostly in place. Given how little I paid, I'm still very happy with the purchase and am planning on making a post to gather feedback about where to go from here as far as restorations go. I've always been a mineral oil, toothpicks, and 0000 steel wool kinda guy. But, these blades are looking UGLY

 

[danno50]

You asked for it... (I haven't touched these blades yet, they came to me in this condition)




Although the Dremel damage is not as bad as I expected from the listing, I'm still incredibly disappointed as these blades seem FULL. Granted, I am painting these in the worst light so you guys can see the damage. It's obviously hard to tell now, but I don't see many signs that anyone ever actually sharpened this. No recurve. Still pointy tips. Imagine being the fool who took a Dremel to factory edges on a nearly 100 year old knife...

Honestly, it could be much worse. They didn't touch the kick or the tang's back square enough to throw the spring out of flush in the open/close positions. And, the tang stamps and swedges are mostly in place. Given how little I paid, I'm still very happy with the purchase and am planning on making a post to gather feedback about where to go from here as far as restorations go. I've always been a mineral oil, toothpicks, and 0000 steel wool kinda guy. But, these blades are looking UGLY

Wow, that would be disappointing. Maybe force a patina and carry it?

 

[lithicus]

Wow, that would be disappointing. Maybe force a patina and carry it?

If the blades were in better condition, I may have considered preserving it and avoiding any carry. I also probably couldn't have afforded it if the blades were in better condition either I've been looking for a cut co era knife to carry and this definitely fits the bill.

I think you're right though. Forced patina could improve things enough that no further action is necessary. This would be my first choice as it is the least intrusive. No harm. No foul. However, I've also been very reluctant thinking about trying to put a hand rubbed satin finish on all 3 blades. This would be a sort of last resort, but I think there's enough steel to pull it off if needed.

 

[waynorth]

Hand-rubbed EDC is a good solution, IMO!!! It's nice to carry and use a good old knife that you won't devalue much at all!!
I like that answer to the abuse of a good knife!!

 

[oldmanwilly]

I found this on my Mom’s dresser, no doubt it belonged to her father who used to accumulate pocketknives. Opa usually favored a stockman pattern but I guess this one caught his eye. Unlike virtually all of his other knives (used and sharpened into toothpicks), this one is pristine. Kind of surprising, really.

 

[Campbellclanman]

It's been awhile since I had an old knife to run through the spa. Robeson 622636 Jigged Bone Jack 1922-39 with really pretty bone.

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That is fantastic Bone, Robeson really did it good in this era.

 

[waynorth]

Utica made some beauties, back in the day!!! This Kutmaster 4" (over 3 7/8") Stockman is a real classic!!!

 

[Oldy]

@lithiim not sure you want to try my idea because I'm fairly certain there's alot more knowledgeable then me in this thread,but I had an old hunting knife I found that had a blade in really rough shape,at first I used polishing sandpaper and didn't do to much except showcase how rough it was,so then used it to shave or whittle thousands of pieces trying to make sure the blade rubbed against the wood which gave it alot better look,i then rubbed it over and over against rough moose hide and then some more whittling and bit more over the moose hide,after that i let a patina begin,it was very much appealing to my eyes,but than again it was headed for the waste bin,now my buddies son has it or had it.