"Old Knives"

[Campbellclanman]

I agree with the Gents above, beautiful knives there Vince, the Lambsfoot is something else..
Here is a couple of shots of some that probably border line being in here 60's and 50's...

A couple of Very nice 1960's Minties....
The Red Bone is Herman Williams, the Black Old timer is quite possibly a wee bit of a harder to find subject, I haven't seen too many like this, but as soon as I saw it, I fell in love with it........



Here is a sweetie, PLEASE..forgive the excess oil on the blades folks, it does take your eye off the photo's, and I apologise about this, 1950's Western, near Mint...








Spey Blade is stamped " CONCAVE GROUND"

 

[Campbellclanman]

Here is a Jack of which I am extremely fond of, I bought it off our good mate Paul H, and the bone had lots of wee paint speckles on it in real hard to get places, I spent several hours just picking away with a Bamboo food skewer and its made the Bone look so much better, theres still some left - but all in good time... Electric Cut Co, Walden...





I think this style and era of knife are extremely hard to beat, but by darn Charlies getting close!

 

[pmew]

They're beauties mate, great condition too!

 

[mike Berkovitch]

Once again Vince, extraordinary knives. Duncan you give Vince hard competition The Electric Cut. Co Jack is a killer.

Mike

 

[Campbellclanman]

Thank you Gentleman, Mike-I don't ever think I could get to the height of where Vince is with all those beautiful knives he shows-just amazing!

 

[jujigatame]

They're all very nice but that Western with the punch stands out to me. How big is it?

 

[Kathrine0518]

Hey everyone, I'm still learning about knives and lm looking for some help about a knife. I bought last night a case xx 1982 8 dot 3318 shsp 3 - 5/8" 3 blade serpentine stockman knife. How are they? If someone would b so kind to help it would be great! Thanks!

 

[arizonaranchman]

I agree with the Gents above, beautiful knives there Vince, the Lambsfoot is something else..
Here is a couple of shots of some that probably border line being in here 60's and 50's...

A couple of Very nice 1960's Minties....
The Red Bone is Herman Williams, the Black Old timer is quite possibly a wee bit of a harder to find subject, I haven't seen too many like this, but as soon as I saw it, I fell in love with it........



Here is a sweetie, PLEASE..forgive the excess oil on the blades folks, it does take your eye off the photo's, and I apologise about this, 1950's Western, near Mint...








Spey Blade is stamped " CONCAVE GROUND"

Duncan,

WOW!! That 50's Western is totally AWESOME... Very nice!

 

[Gevonovich]

One of the best looking Westerns I have ever seen!!

 

[puukkoman]

I agree, Duncan that Western is a real gem! But I have to say, that Electric Cut Co jack is something else!
You really have the gift, when it comes to finding these beauties... You must have radar or something!

 

[Campbellclanman]

They're all very nice but that Western with the punch stands out to me. How big is it?

Hi Nate, it is 3 7/8ths closed

One of the best looking Westerns I have ever seen!!

Thank you kind Sir.
Sorry folks - have to dash out door, ..Thank you Alex my friend,and Arizonaman :thumbup:

 

[bakerg2g]

Here's an old KA-BAR Trapper 4-1/4 closed, old KABAR greenbone is perfect, full blades and excellent snap on both blades, Cam tangs, bolsters
and 1/2 caps on the back. It's a very nice old knife from the 1920's.

Jason

 

[VCM3]

Real nice one Jason :thumbup:

 

[VCM3]

This cigar cutter has the same cutter as the Brookes & Crookes folding one,on page 109,posts 2165 and 2166. Circa 1900's

 

[Will Power]

Here's an old KA-BAR Trapper 4-1/4 closed, old KABAR greenbone is perfect, full blades and excellent snap on both blades, Cam tangs, bolsters
and 1/2 caps on the back. It's a very nice old knife from the 1920's.

Jason

Very interesting use of tip, half-bolsters. Not seen this before and it really adds elegance to the knife.
Would like to see that on a contemporary slipjoint too.

Regards, Will

 

[Lukin]

Old knife from USSR

 

[mudguard]

After the first mild round of cleaning.. would you say that is enough or should I clean some more. Before you couldn't see anything on the sides of the bolsters only the middle was not covered by the mild layer of surface rust.

Would you use this knife or save it? Can someone help me date it?

 

[mike Berkovitch]

I can not help with dating, but this is very fine knife with great checkered bone. I'd definitely use it.
Mike

 

[wlfryjr]

I have been told by a UK collector the Oil The Joints stamp was used circa 1930s until early 1970s. Seems the earlier IXLs had smaller fonts(I think).Of course this is hard to determine without side by side comparison.

Post your knife in the "Made in Sheffield " thread here,maybe someone there can narrow it down.I would be anxious to see. I posted mine in the British Blades Forum and got no answer.

UK friends gave me the most info on another forum site.S-K and I H,thanks guys. I do not believe it is that easy to date these knives.I think handle materials,blade designs,patterns,etc. may be more useful than stamps at times.

 

[Will Power]

I agree Lyle, tang stamps are only part of the saga in ID a knife.

My guess is just before WW2 or early 50s Sheffield knives from the 60s onwards tended to use very cheap materials and inferior fit, this knife although in rough shape looks like it has decent handles and all steel bolsters.