"Old Knives"

[waynorth]

Found another one;

I love this knife - a junior Cattleman.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Oh Man..is it me, or has someone turned the heat up in here - 'cause Ima sweatin' Ma!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Gorgeous indeed Duncan!!! - I am surprised that Paul turned that one loose.

All of these are wonderful to see and I wonder about the approximate closed length of the Jack and the wee Primble jack?

I love to see these great ole knives! Thanks Duncan! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Al - your comments were appreciated.

Hi there Primble Sir, please forgive me for the delay in replying with an accurate answer - I wanted to reply earlier - but that would have been an approximate guess, so I was a-digging today, and had a measure up for you....

The ex-Paul Jack is 3 & 1/2 inches closed and 6 & 1/2 inches open with the main Clip-point.

The Stag Primble is 3 inches closed, and 5 & 1/2 inches open with the main clip.

 

[Primble]

Guilty as charged!

WW!!! What a nice early morning treat! I have actually never seen an ole Case Tested with a punch blade like that, and oh so pristine. I really liked the long pull jack knife too (they look like they were never used nor sharpened!) - and the Junior Cattleman - well . . . just another big WW!!

I wonder the approximate closed length of the Junior Cattleman - is it about 3.5 inches closed or maybe a bit longer?

That bone on those "Tested Era" examples were fitted so nice and tight - and look at the rivet work - the person(s) that built that HJ had some kind of skill and "pride in his craftsmanship." :thumbup:

I was thinking I saw some old Tested Era Canoes on a thread that you posted a long time ago, but, I could not find them. Hint # 2.

Hi there Primble Sir, please forgive me for the delay in replying with an accurate answer - I wanted to reply earlier - but that would have been an approximate guess, so I was a-digging today, and had a measure up for you....

The ex-Paul Jack is 3 & 1/2 inches closed and 6 & 1/2 inches open with the main Clip-point.

The Stag Primble is 3 inches closed, and 5 & 1/2 inches open with the main clip.

Thank you so much Duncan and I hope I did not put you through too much trouble - much appreciated though - and yes - it feels a bit warm this morning!

I am enjoying the temperature change.

 

[mike Berkovitch]

This is heaven !

Mike

 

[waynorth]

Primble, the junior cattleman is 3 1/2".

This Barlow is far and away my favorite Case Barlow. Hard to see in this scan is that wicked swedge!

The odd look of the pen is just the scanner reflection - trust me it is original.

Standard 3 3/8" length, it is a 62005 1/2.
The 6205s are longer.

I don't have any Tested Canoes, Primble - must be some other Case Nut!

I do have some odd Equal Enders though!
Coming up after Father's Day Brunch!!

Happy FD to all you Pops out there!!

 

[Gevonovich]

You sure are making this a special day, Charlie!! I can see why that one is a favorite

 

[waynorth]

These are 6230 1/2s. Nice greenbone, except for the back of the second one, which is cracked, though still tight.
Just under 3 3/8" long.

These are: a 6245 1/2 Tested, and an early 6245 XX. The bone is so similar, they were both likely made near the time the tang stamps were changed over, just before and just after (ca. 1939 - 1941?? ) 3 5/8" long approx.

 

[gunstockjack]

Beauties Charlie! Thanks for showin' 'em.

 

[Primble]

This Barlow is far and away my favorite Case Barlow. Hard to see in this scan is that wicked swedge!

I was tied up most the afternoon with kinfolk and came back to see this opening of a treasure chest!

Yes - I can see that "wicked swedge" and it is a wonderful ole knife! Maybe you could "think up" a new Charlow based on it.

I enjoyed seeing every single knife you posted and they are all extra-fine pieces!

Just wonderful and it makes me feel extra good to see such a wonderful collection in the good hands of another appreciative knife lover.

 

[Primble]

Here is a group picture of some of my old knives. I took these pictures a few days ago.
I like to line them up in groups of three to five and see how they look. I like the variation in the bone and shields.

Left to right: NYKC Hammerbrand, Cattaraugus, Schrade Cut. Co., Camillus, and John Primble.

 

[waynorth]

That's a very fine grouping! Some of the best features of knifedom right there!!

Thank you for sharing them with us! It's like remembering a childhood sweetheart!!

You are also weakening my resolve to keep all the patina - must resist, must resist!!

I know you don't overclean them, and that little bit of rubbing makes them look spectacular! I may have to rethink this whole thing just a little!

 

[wlfryjr]

Charlie, that Case barlow has a rooster's comb! Please put my grandchildren in your will......

I've really enjoyed your knives Primble and your ability to make them beautiful without losing their nostalgic appeal.

Duncan ,you also have great knives ,and a lot of them.

WMB,that is a very nice knife and a great mark.

George ,you and I like the same kind of knives.

My addition prior to going into the rooster comb and farmers jack thread "The Roosters are crowing for the Farmers").

This is a Wester Bros .

I was told,that it most likely came from their store display in NY,which was sold a while back. It is a little sun bleached on the mark side,otherwise superb.Anchor and star logo on the pile sides of both blades.

 

[wlfryjr]

Brad,
You still have that red composition dogleg Keen Kutter? I think it was you that bought it?

 

[Primble]

You are also weakening my resolve to keep all the patina - must resist, must resist!!

I know you don't overclean them, and that little bit of rubbing makes them look spectacular! I may have to rethink this whole thing just a little!

Charlie - thank you and I hear you.

I would definitely lay off (or try mighty hard) those "Tested Era" examples you posted - they are just too valuable to tinker with and they don't appear to need anything done to them anyway.

Most every old Case that I have was either new or pristine when I bought them and remain that way.

A few years back, I discovered some of the other old brands and found that I liked the "less shiny" look on them.

For anyone that might like it and want to try it - I would suggest to try it first on a less valuable knife, slow and steady.

I try my very best to preserve blade patina, if present and intact. I try to respect the knife, and not hurt it more than I help it.

 

[Primble]

I've really enjoyed your knives Primble and your ability to make them beautiful without losing their nostalgic appeal.

This is a Wester Bros .

I was told,that it most likely came from their store display in NY,which was sold a while back. It is a little sun bleached on the mark side,otherwise superb.Anchor and star logo on the pile sides of both blades.

Lyle,

Thank you for your comment.

That is one beautifully made piece!!!

Where do you find all that treasure???

You can tell me - it will be our secret!

 

[waynorth]

That is a fine Wester FJ, Lyle!! One of your best!!

 

[wlfryjr]

I've tried hard,have many friends ,and been blessed Primble.Thanks for looking.

It is a dandy,thank you Charlie for looking.

 

[CNoyes]

Charlie C., I frequent two old pocketknife forums and that old Case Tested Barlow with the stamped flat bolsters and that modified clip master is my favorite knife ever posted on either.

I'm not a Case collector by any means and I have only one, but if I ever come across one of those in decent condition I'll have two.

 

[mike Berkovitch]

Lyle, Charlie and Primble thanks for the chance to see your true one of a kind gems.

Here are two I got recently, not even close to your examples, yet an older knives with very nice red bone. Be sure that knives looks better in hand as my photography skills are not so good.

These are half stockman and small premium jack, I have posted them in other thread but I feel they belong here too.

Mike