"Old Knives"

[ptradeco]

I had posted these elsewhere, but they belong up here as well.

Here's an old Shapleigh that Charlie let me pry out of his hands, at the OKCA show back in 2012.
Very sharp and is always ready for

Isnt that a spey?

Maybe?

John Primble Belknap HDW&MFG Co., model 912, peachseed bone handles, circa 1940-1968:

Camillus New York USA with bone handles, model 72, circa 1950's

Man, leave for a week and you guys break out the good stuff! I have been up in Wisconsin at the Badger Show and nobody had anything on you folk

 

[singin50]

Now, I have seen a whole lot of the KENT NYCITY celluloid knives over my last 25 years of looking for these, but I have never seen one with a main Spear blade, at least not one that had a blade, still this full.

 

[Primble]

As promised, I jacked out the blades on the Primble 912, for your pleasure.

Preview of my next knife to show:

 

[Primble]

Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley brown bone model 22579, 3 and 3/8 inches closed.

This is one of my favorite old knives. I suspect it is a least as old as me, 1954, however, hard to know with Cattaraugus. I love the rich reddish brown bone on both sides of the ole knife. It seems to get slipped into my watch pocket frequently and it has sharp blade edges. The bone handles and bolsters have survived time very well and are nearly perfect. The main blade is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch short of new length and both blades show quite a bit of use, but, a lot of blade left to use. I used to wish the blades were as perfect as the rest of the knife, however, after a period of time went by and I carried it with me a lot, I realized I no longer felt that way. I now feel the knife has a lot of character, regardless, and because the blades are well used, I use the knife without worring about a scuff or two. Hope you like it too.

Singin50 - That is a great spear blade on your knife!

 

[singin50]

Sorry, I just passed out!:thumbup:

 

[MerryMadMonk]

Sorry, I just passed out!:thumbup:

I'm with ya, Perry

That is a wonderful Catt, Primble!

Perry, I don't recall seeing a spear on a Kent with that frame, either. I love the long pull and swedge on that baby!

 

[singin50]

That's exactly what I was jazzed about too, Monk! It was found by a fellow knifer friend in California and it took me 2 solid weeks to find a way to pry it out of his hands. Being a pretty serious collector of these older cells, I had to have it. As far as the knife, its true. After reading it, seeing how the blades sit in the frame and how the kicks of both blades line up in the frame, it's all original. It does have a slight bend to it from the top, looking down into it, but it doesn't hinder the operation/ function at all. I think someone must've tried to pry something with it at some point. Here again, only very slightly tho.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Sorry, I just passed out!:thumbup:

now that is one sweetheart of a knife Primble - a keeper for sure!!!
Perry, that's a whole lot of blade to pack into a small frame - awesome knife!

 

[Gevonovich]

That is one good looking knife, Primble. The bone, the shield, sunken joints, it has it all! Thank you again.

Perry, Kent is an often overlooked brand ( Camillus ) but they obviously made some fine knives in both looks and quality of construction.

 

[Simple Man]

My goodness Primble, that is a beautiful Catt. I love the color of the bone. :thumbup:

 

[Primble]

My goodness Primble, that is a beautiful Catt. I love the color of the bone. :thumbup:

Thank you sir. I agree with you and I wish I could take credit for making it instead of just owning it.

 

[jujigatame]

Now, I have seen a whole lot of the KENT NYCITY celluloid knives over my last 25 years of looking for these, but I have never seen one with a main Spear blade, at least not one that had a blade, still this full.

That's a very nice, full blade. Love the tip bolsters as well. Kents that have survived are very good pieces for not too much money usually. I carried mine the other day. :thumbup:

 

[W.M.B.]

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[W.M.B.]

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[W.M.B.]

Swanworks. It has the formed sheet metal handle covers. Beartrap springs. Its rougher than i thought it would be. That makes it easier to sharpen it up and use it.

 

[singin50]

Thanks Nate! Carryin it again today.

 

[Primble]

1940-64 Case XX dark red bone Medium Serpentine Stockman CV, model 6244.

 

[singin50]

That old Case Stockman is in beautiful condition!

 

[Campbellclanman]

I hate to keep being a stalker to you Perry and following everything you say - but I agree totally, NOTHING ( well ok Peach-seed ) beats Cases Red Bone from the Vintage years, I have had a few additions lately - I should bang up a photo!
Beautiful Knife Primble

 

[singin50]

Yes sir Duncan! Let's see one now!