"Old Knives"

[wlfryjr]

I do have something other than pruners,although the pruners absorb my desire nowadays.

I don't know if this is quite old enough,but I'll stir the pot and it can be served wherever best. Although it is in a configuration of a pen knife,Levine calls these this large (this one is 4 1/4") ,jack knives.The same category as the pruners I love.I guess I am persuaded by large single spring opposite end jacks.

I will attempt to show the beautiful and seemingly unique stepped down trim on the bone handles.It is as though they used a router to make trim along the edges.

Rawson Bros. over Sheffield . Pen blade marked Sheffield over England
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[black mamba]

Beautiful jigging, Lyle, looks almost like gunstock checkering only not quite so uniform. And it runs all the way to the bolsters, which is quality.

 

[ChrisTopherloaf]

Glad I found this thread, don't really need to start one just for my piece. This is a knife my dad's uncle gave me before he passed around 10 years ago. We weren't close at all but he knew I liked camping and knives etc. He gave me a knick off Braveheart sword, a little damascus skinner and this Remington. The stamp puts it in the mid 1930s. I was hoping that was only surface rust but I worked the blades as much as I could, still getting the orange off. A little bit of polish still might help. I'm keeping a light coat of oil on it...must be like my Sigs...lol.

Before cleaning and honing:

After:

I'm finding all kinds of good things this week! Lol. (See my thread on my Cub Scout knife for the down low)

 

[CNoyes]

That's a nice keepsake from your uncle, but it isn't that old. Its a reproduction, probably from the 1990's.

You did a good job cleaning it up.

 

[ChrisTopherloaf]

Oh weird. They even copied the circle logo. Butt holes! Lol. Still a good knife though.


How do you tell if it's a repo or original?

 

[CNoyes]

It has Delrin handles, not bone.

I don't think Remington ever used that shield.

It doesn't look like a Remington knife made in the 1920's or 30's.

Is there not a year stamp on the back of one of the blades?

 

[ChrisTopherloaf]

Nope. Not a one. Oh well, it's in worse condition now that its from the 90s. A little bummed only because I thought it was old.

 

[Kirk1963]

Deleted, my apologies (FYI I didn't buy it was just curious if I missed out).

 

[knarfeng]

New to old knives - was this Sheffield a good deal? Thanks!

Sorry. Registered users are not permitted to ask questions of valuation.

 

[rickmenefee]

Couple Jack Knives
4 5/8 Dasco
4 1/8 Eagleton - Full Round
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[pertinux]

Soon after I become re-interested in pocket knives, a friend showed me her father's knife and asked what I could find out about it. Thus commenced my education regarding Boker, including its tree logo/heritage. We eventually dated her knife as between the Wars (meaning, it was almost certainly her grandfather's knife before it was her father's...).

And finally, here is the knife, H. Boker & Co's Improved Cutlery:

Other knives may be worth more money, but I've not been in the presence one more valuable. My friend says it's like having her father along, still; the look in her eyes says it all.

"Pocket-worn" bone, anyone?! The men clearly used the knife hard...

... then kept right on going.

I like the preservation of the nail nick on the broken pen (bare-ly):

Shield, rat-tail bolsters, evidence of consistent hard use but also care: a lot to love here, even without cherishing the men involved.

~ P.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Hi Sarah- great comment on the knife's value- I agree.
Your comment on the bone was read straight after I said to myself about how gorgeous that worn Bone looked. Thank you for the follow up.

 

[lambertiana]

Not sure if I have put this one up before...my apologies if it is a repeat.

Challenge

 

[Gevonovich]

^^^^ Super fine!! Thanks for the look

 

[ddml]

Sarah - thanks for sharing that knife. I love to see old knives that have been sharpened down to nubs. I need to get one! Or use one until it is in that state. The knife that got me into traditionals was a small Boker pen knife that I swiped off my grandfather's nightstand after he passed on. It doesn't have a shield, the blades rub together and have a rather sorry "snap" but it is the knife that I'd grab if a giant wave threatened to swallow my house.

lambertiana - swell Challenge! I've always wanted a Challenge knife. Eh, maybe I'll go look for one this instant...

 

[VCM3]

Christopher Johnson Western Works single spey blade jack, 1890 - 1920, 3 1/2" closed, all steel fittings, fully intact horn handles, round tang, nicely fluted bolsters.Slight use and some staining, but a clean example overall. Shown along with a 4.5" back pocket knife for scale. A great feeling knife in the hand when open... the ball of the grip nestles right into the center of your palm, and it virtually disappears into your front pants pocket it is so nicely rounded.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Rick that Eagleton Jack is a honey- of-a knife! What a treasure!

Lambertiana - I had to double take - that Challenge Cutt Co is a superb example of yesteryears magnificent ability to produce perfection in one handful - what a gorgeous looking knife!

Vince - well you keep doing it to us don't you! That Christpher Johnstone is just beautiful.
They produced some great knives- the Horn scaled Stockman I have is a beauty. This CJ you are showing is very similar indeed to a Humphries Radiant that I have from the same era- I use it in my Edc range and it sharpens to a scalpel ! Not as magnificent in the way of condition as your lovely knife- but it is one of my favourites and it fits just like you say into the hand- a lovely knife to carry.

 

[rickmenefee]

I sure like it. Only one I have

 

[rickmenefee]

One somewhat like Vince's. Small for my taste at a whopping 3" .On the ropes with it. Looked under magnification on this knife and doesn't appear to have been broke apart. One blade has a cam tang - one half stop.

 

[jujigatame]

Is it uncommon for both of the blades to have the "oil the joints" stamp?