"Old Knives"

While we are tooting "horns" I thought that this one might be of interest here.Nice horn and knife to go along.I know '70s are not too old,but thought considering topic it might sneak in.
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RAP Cutler by Colonial:

The top of their line started by Robert Anthony Paolantonio himself,hence the name RAP Cutlers.

Here is a description of the knife I was able to find before word got out of their quality,described by the man who made the knife.

His own words to me:

"Hey WLF!! I must say it's wicked nice to see some of my very early work, mid 70's..This Old Cutler #533 large stockman has clearly been tricked out big time!! The regular .095, 1095 High Carbon steel blades have been replaced by custom etched, work back springs and blades. Creating my own personal tang stamp within Colonial Knife itself was a bold move, but nobody was going to get in my way back then!! ::ds::
The neat twin tone Buffalo Horn handles I used to get from my old friend, Adrian Harris (coln' coon), and a few other dealers in Tennessee and Kentucky. The bolster's are a find I'll never forget!
These HAND ENGRAVED BOLSTER'S I had made by Mr. Clint Orms from Texas! He's been retired for 20 years...
There weren't many made and they'll never be made again!! Judge the value on that fact......Fortunate man..
You are a proud owner of a real piece of history
Bobby P. CKCo. R.A.P. Cutler..

And more :

Thank you very much sir for the wonderful compliments!
The answer to your question is YES, I AM R.A.P. Cutler...my initials.
Robert Anthony Paolantonio!
I made that knife by hand over 30 years ago. There are 20 parts to build this knife and 24 separate operations to make it!!
After you showed this beauty the other day, I looked through many old files and sales documents and I've determined that there were only 5 of this exact knife EVER MADE!! I still have two, the other three were sold many years ago, and now you own one!"
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Horn covers on another .Although Lockwood Bros. closed c 1930, near mint examples continue to appear.I have been told that there are those that assemble knives from old stock parts of defunct Sheffield knife companies,such as Lockwood Bros.
Notwithstanding this one has the patina of a vintage knife,unlike it's Bros.She has a couple flaws,but love will cover a multitude of sins.I am in love with this farmers jack aka rooster comb pattern.
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C+X Lockwood Bros. Along side his other Bros.

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bakerg2g said:
Nice old CASE Barry! Looks like it would be a heckuva EDC! Very nice looking
Red bone. Congrats my friend...

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Thanks Jason! I bought it to use, but it's mint with just a few specks, so I might have to find another to EDC.:rolleyes:
 
Im right next you on that one Barry, Lyle those Farmer Jacks are simply stunning, The bottom knife in top photo is just gorgeous!
 
I have had this old Remington Pen knife for 20+ years, just ran across it again going through some stuff and thought I would post up a few pictures
From the tang stamp appears to be circa 1924-1933

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Thanks Barry and Duncan(sorry),this pattern got hold of me and won't let go.All contributions,some mightily(you know who you guys are), have made this thread history.I'm blessed to have something to throw in.
Thanks Vince for getting it started.
 
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I'll start showing my Farmers.

Almost full blades,especially the pruner,as the Ulsters I've seen,have a slimmer shaped pruner than other American cutlery's versions.Could have been an influence of the early Sheffield cutlers that came across the water to work.Most Euoropean farmers jacks in general,I have seen,are slimmer than say Remington ,Schrade,or Camillus versions.

Ulster, brown bone
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It's brother with different covers.I don't think there is much,if any blade loss.
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Ulster dark jigged bone.
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I've not often seen the Farmer pattern being shown on forums, you must have a substantial segment of them Lyle. Never seen one in the metal alas, but they are aesthetically pleasing and I'm sure useful. Very beautiful pattern. GEC could start offering a range of these and I'm sure they'd go down a storm. (suppose their 57 frame might do with better bolsters) I believe Queen released a few some years ago (in their not very interesting stainless). I didn't get one but they seemed rather costly for what you got, some no no etching on stainless blade finally deterred me.

These older ones are so enticing.:thumbup:

Thanks, Will
 
I don' think Ive posted this one.Very NM and older(has a couple small spiders).Could have come from Wostenholm's collection.?See how the pruner is slimmer than the Camillus I posted before.This pattern is my obsession,about all I collect now Will.See any let me know.
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George Wostenholm IXL Sheffield England. Dark bone and beefy

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Nice knives Lyle & All....


"Here's a nice older ( 1875 - 1890 ) Wostenholm 3 5/8" closed by 5/8" thick cattle knife that has had little use, but the blades have been sanded some, and is a little pitted. They are still mostly full. The outside is near perfect, including the pearl after all these years. You can tell the age by the stamp, but the older ones like this ( pre 1890 ) have thicker bolsters and are usually hafted almost fully round. They are a bit heavier in the hand than most of the post 1890 knives as well. They just feel so good when they are thick and round handled like this. Still snaps open and closed like new as well. "

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No country of origin on this old George Wostenholm IXL stag farmers jack. Pre 1890(no country or city of origin) I was told by a member of the UK it was pre 1890,maybe a lot older????.Whoever sharpened it previously to my ownership seemed to like the wharncliff look.They had 3 others in rougher shape all sharpened the same.They came from Ca.,could have been vineyard knives.
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willgoy said:
I've not often seen the Farmer pattern being shown on forums, you must have a substantial segment of them Lyle. Never seen one in the metal alas, but they are aesthetically pleasing and I'm sure useful. Very beautiful pattern. GEC could start offering a range of these and I'm sure they'd go down a storm. (suppose their 57 frame might do with better bolsters) I believe Queen released a few some years ago (in their not very interesting stainless). I didn't get one but they seemed rather costly for what you got, some no no etching on stainless blade finally deterred me.

These older ones are so enticing.:thumbup:

Thanks, Will
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The #57s are not a legitimate size for these Will.These knives are all nearly 4" or a slightly bigger.I saw one of T. Bose's J.Rodgers that was 4 1/4"! Hefty single springers made to bear down for pruning. A mini would just seem out of whack to me.Cattaraugus made a smaller on a different frame.
 
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Will ,here's a real bruiser on a different frame.A good 4 1/4".I have since had to remove those beautiful covers,as speckling began from outgassing(It might have been there previously,I couldn't tell and didn't want to take the chance of further damage).I would like to get them replaced with something appropriate.Any suggestions,PM me. Seems you can see the tell tell discoloration against the bolsters.
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Lyle, the I*XL above, its interesting seeing the "Cutlery" stamp after the Sheffield, have you ever put these up In "Wellingtons" most fantastic Thread?
The Farmers' Jacks' you have are just stunners, Love those Big ol' Ulsters, the Sheffields are stealing the show though! - Thank you!
 
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Lyle, the I*XL above, its interesting seeing the "Cutlery" stamp after the Sheffield, have you ever put these up In "Wellingtons" most fantastic Thread?
The Farmers' Jacks' you have are just stunners, Love those Big ol' Ulsters, the Sheffields are stealing the show though! - Thank you!
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I'm really an infant on this forum Duncan and I have no idea of Wellington's thread. I need enlightened.I agree.the Wostenholms probably are my favorites,but I love the Schrades also. I like the Ulsters too,well on and on and on. I'm hopeless.

Thanks guys. FES?? I'm just a dumb ole Hillbilly.
 
Lyle, thank you for the reply, Fes is Festerfromenzeds shortened nickname, I don't think for one minute that you are a dumb Hillbilly lol, you have great taste in knives Sir, here is Mick's Thread....

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...30-1930-A-golden-age?highlight=made+Sheffield

Make yourself a good cup-of-tea and have a look through this thread -its just mind blowing, and Mick is a great guy and very knowledgeable.
 
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Thanks Duncan,you're in a place I'd love to visit and do some fishing .(when my rich uncle passes away)
 
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