"Old Knives"

Parke1 said:
I hope you can revive it, Jack! That's a lovely, elegant example.
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Thanks Dan, I've got most of the glue off, but the blades don't have much snap left in them I'm afraid, and the small blade doesn't seem to want to lie down. I'll post some more pics when I finish with it :thumbup:
 
I recently received a GEC 09 Esquire that had no snap in it, and the pen blade wouldn't close without being forcibly pushed down. Some cleaning, some 3 in 1 oil, and about two days of incessantly opening and closing it, and it's in tip-top shape now. Good luck!
 
Parke1 said:
I recently received a GEC 09 Esquire that had no snap in it, and the pen blade wouldn't close without being forcibly pushed down. Some cleaning, some 3 in 1 oil, and about two days of incessantly opening and closing it, and it's in tip-top shape now. Good luck!
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Thanks Dan, that's good to hear. I'll see :thumbup:
 
I picked up this old Fleam the other day, figured you 'Oldies' might be interested to see it :)











 
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That's pretty interesting, Jack. I was wondering why it has three blades and finally noticed different sizes. Also, I guess blood doesn't hurt the horn any.
 
r8shell said:
That's pretty interesting, Jack. I was wondering why it has three blades and finally noticed different sizes. Also, I guess blood doesn't hurt the horn any.
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Thanks r8shell :) Yes, I certainly think this has been a working knife. I was pleased to come across it :)
 
figured you 'Oldies' might be interested to see it
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Ah yes. I remember it well. Nothing like a good blood letting to cure a headache.
 
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r8shell said:
That's pretty interesting, Jack. I was wondering why it has three blades and finally noticed different sizes. Also, I guess blood doesn't hurt the horn any.
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It is a very interesting knife and it seems like I am missing the story on this one - very unique cutlery though. :thumbup::o:confused::confused:
 
Super nice find, Jack!! One of the best examples I have seen!! Just a superb piece:thumbup::thumbup: Thanks for the look:D
 
mike Berkovitch said:
Isk it's a great looking knife what's the closed lengths?
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A perfectly fitting 3 3/4'' :thumbup:

willgoy said:
A most interesting pattern that one ISK.

Double Rat-tails and Swell-Centre and Swell-End! Sabre master and really fine tang stamps make it unusual and I'd say sought after.

Regards, Will
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When I saw the dbl grooved boltsers I knew it was a go :)

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Here is another Philadelphia great

Battle Axe Cutlery Co _ Trademark used for A R Justice, Philadelphia Hardware merchant 1881 - 1935

- Jumbo Cigar -

4 3/8'' Closed

Jigged Bone - NS bolsters - Brass liners - Came sharp









Trade Mark - only master blade marked this way on pile side
 
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Just posted this one in Levine's forum looking to get an idea of the age. From what I have found it looks to be early 1800's? I find this hard to believe as it is in such good shape.

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ISK
Great old Battle Axe and a beast to boot!! Love those Jumbos as they are real working knives

Jamie
Spectacular knife. Great stamping on the blade. Hope to see a picture of all the blades. It is a wonder how these old pearls survive unscathed
 
Case XX redbone Peanut, 1940-64 era, in pristine, mint condition ( looks to have never been cleaned nor sharpened ).

I already had a beautiful 64-69 redbone Peanut, but, this one takes the cake, to my eye. NO color modification during processing (in case you wondered).

I call this one "Crimson Tide" in color. ;)

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Primble...... That bone has to be some of the best Red Bone I have EVER seen- what an incredible knife- just......... WOW

WOW.

Jamie - early 1800's might be a big call- please don't get me wrong- I am far from an expert - I would have called late 1800's- please let us know when or if Bernard can nail a era.

Isl - that battle axe is just superb- what a great early piece of U. S. there. Great to see those stampings.
 
Thank you Jack and Duncan. :thumbup::)

The old mint and straight XX 1940-64 era on top and my old USA no dot 1965-69 era below it:

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