"Old Knives"

[lambertiana]

This Challenge is one of my favorites.

 

[Campbellclanman]

And I can see why my friend, that is a Darling of a knife - just look at that Ebony! Its hard to imagine that a knife like this that would be what...a good 70 to 80 years old, and look at the fit of The Ebony to the bolster, lovely full blades as well - whew!!

 

[mike Berkovitch]

Another great knife, no wonder it's one of your favorites, a lot of knife and a lot of character. Thanks for sharing
Mike

 

[puukkoman]

Ohhh, that sabre-grind main blade is classy! That would be one of my favorites, too. Thanks for posting. :thumbup:

 

[ptradeco]

This Challenge is one of my favorites.
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Nice one lambertiana. I have always liked Challenge but have come accros very few to claim. Here is one similar but not quite as nice.



And this one.

 

[1fartsmella]

Another Challenge....Also a Bare head Jack. This one has a uncommon stamp. It reads: CHALLENGE C.C. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. the word Bridgeport is in a serpentine line. Barry

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[mike Berkovitch]

Great looking Callenge knives, thanks for sharing.
Mike

 

[Gevonovich]

Super Challenge Knives!! Thanks for the peek

 

[Campbellclanman]

Wow!!, lovely Bareheads & Jacks guys.

 

[ptradeco]

Another Challenge....Also a Bare head Jack. This one has a uncommon stamp. It reads: CHALLENGE C.C. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. the word Bridgeport is in a serpentine line. Barry

Good looking knife Barry. I have never seen that stamp before but I have a picture of a Challenge box and label that a collector let me take at a show once that looks the same. I will try to find it and email it to you.

 

[bakerg2g]

Here's two more Challenge Cut Co. jack knives, I like the bone the used, Nice jigging and
rich dark reddish color. I dig the shields as well.

Jason

 

[wagglebee]

I really like those two Jason.

 

[VCM3]

" Here we have a Challenge Cutl. Co. 4 " symmetrical 4 blade congress ( tobacco knife ) with well worn bone hafts, nickel silver pins, bolsters and shield, brass lined, along with a 3 " Challenge Cut. Co.single spring lobster pattern with pearl hafts, nickel silver tip bolsters, pins, shield, and nicely coined nickel silver liners as well. They have both been well used, carried, and sharpened. Most of the blade etch on the pearl lobster is still visible. Both still exhibit strong snap in both directions and are still perfectly serviceable knives today. They were built in Bridgeport, Connecticut between 1891 and 1928. "

 

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[Campbellclanman]

Very nice knives Vince. I was surprised to see that the Congress was 4 inches closed! I have seen a few 4 bladed Congresses, but few at 4 inches closed.
The Lobster is a Beauty! I love the sleek styling of the nail file blade, please help me here Vince, what are the two Fuller grooves on the mark side of the Nail File Blade for? are they there for a specific use - or just actual Fullers?

 

[bakerg2g]

Nice Vincent! Congress is a dandy.


Jason

 

[Gevonovich]

Two jewels and a pleasure to see them, Vince. Thank you.

 

[mike Berkovitch]

S0me new additions

Case 6224 1/2 Bare Head Jack 1940-1964, mint condition

NYKCO Swayback Jack with sheepfoot master (I love it)

Remington R1072 with early 1930 tang stamp. This one was sent to rescaling to Muscart Man who did great job, replacing the ruined black composition with fantastic ebony, thus reviving the knife which has full blades.

Mike

 

[Campbellclanman]

Nice Case Mike, in fact reeeeal nice, and that re-scale job looks magnificent!

 

[Gevonovich]

Swayback Jack!! They are all beauties, Mike. Always a pleasure to view your knives.