"Old Knives"

btb01 said:
That's a beautiful old knife, Dave. And thanks for the clarification on the tang stamp; I could make out Walden NY, but not the rest, although now that I know what it says, it seems clear as day! 🙄😁 (I know this is just the GEC collector in me, but man, that knife could almost pass for a GEC #77, or perhaps it's the other way around. I think it's a really a testament to how close GEC gets to making knives "like they used to make 'em.")



Great blade etch, Charlie! I've got a little gent's knife (four blade, MOP) that is stamped CENTAUR (with the image above it) on one side of each blade and "S & A" over "N.Y." over "Germany" on the other. I'll have to get some pics of it.

In the meantime, here's something else in MOP that I think is kind of interesting. I'm not even sure it technically qualifies as a knife 🤣 but I do think it's close enough to be of interest here. It's a single blade folder with a “blade” that I would have originally assumed was a spatula, like you'd find on a doctor's knife. After a bit of research, however, I don't think that's what it is. The tang stamp reads, "F.W. DEVOE & Co, N.Y." F.W. Devoe was a manufacturer of paints and artists supplies, dating as far back as the 1750s and into the 20th century. I think this might have actually been an artists palette knife. (I don't think a fancy folding palette knife sounds like a very practical tool — really it just sounds like a mess — but it's still my best guess.) I have no idea who might have made the knife, or how old it is. I'd venture a guess at maybe early 20th century, but it would really just be a guess.

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That’s a sweet looking knife
 
galvanic1882 said:
Here’s a brand you don’t see everyday. Van Camp, both knives are etched with the pearl just about the way it came from the factory! Not sure which made their knives? View attachment 3203444View attachment 3203445
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Nice duo Mike,that made me dig into a drawer thinking I had a Van Camp Office knife- a larger knife for the office knife pattern compared to others that I have seen., would be an excellent knife if it weren't for the blade edges having nicks!

paulhilborn said:
1920-1940 Case Red Stag Jack, 07 frame (thanks Paul)! full, solid and centered blades, really nice Red Stag covers and excellent Walk n Talk.
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That Stag has gorgeous colours, not only the red Paul, but the golden hue as well my friend, nice Knife!!!
 
btb01 said:
That's a beautiful old knife, Dave. And thanks for the clarification on the tang stamp; I could make out Walden NY, but not the rest, although now that I know what it says, it seems clear as day! 🙄😁 (I know this is just the GEC collector in me, but man, that knife could almost pass for a GEC #77, or perhaps it's the other way around. I think it's a really a testament to how close GEC gets to making knives "like they used to make 'em.")



Great blade etch, Charlie! I've got a little gent's knife (four blade, MOP) that is stamped CENTAUR (with the image above it) on one side of each blade and "S & A" over "N.Y." over "Germany" on the other. I'll have to get some pics of it.

In the meantime, here's something else in MOP that I think is kind of interesting. I'm not even sure it technically qualifies as a knife 🤣 but I do think it's close enough to be of interest here. It's a single blade folder with a “blade” that I would have originally assumed was a spatula, like you'd find on a doctor's knife. After a bit of research, however, I don't think that's what it is. The tang stamp reads, "F.W. DEVOE & Co, N.Y." F.W. Devoe was a manufacturer of paints and artists supplies, dating as far back as the 1750s and into the 20th century. I think this might have actually been an artists palette knife. (I don't think a fancy folding palette knife sounds like a very practical tool — really it just sounds like a mess — but it's still my best guess.) I have no idea who might have made the knife, or how old it is. I'd venture a guess at maybe early 20th century, but it would really just be a guess.

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I think those were marketed as both palette knives, and pill counters! You could actually caulk a pane of glass with one also!! Nice one!!

A couple more!!
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