"Old Knives"

singin50 said:
Goodness Mike! What an incredible old knife display case! I,,,,I,,,,,I don't know what else to say! Something about old wood and knives that gets me every time.
Perry
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Only time can make wood look like that. It is amazing that the graphics are completely intact and not scraped or partially missing. :)
 
galvanic1882 said:
Yes the blades come out of the frame. The claim to fame I like to call it was that if you broke a blade you could just replace it. Here is a picture of a knife and some blades. Years ago I bought a salesman's sample case with about 36 blades in it. I'll take it out and post pics when i get a chance.

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Wow-Yes Please -that would be awesome!!
 
Howdy Perry - Wow - that is a nice Case - I wonder what sort of wood that is? - love that old look - and the style of the signs!!
 
I know, it's super fine looking! I would guess the wood to be oak, most of them were made out of that wood.
 
A couple old knives I thought I'd share. I don't know a lot about these two. I found them in a box in the attic of the old house I grew up in. This find was approximately 45 years ago now. From what we can tell, they didn't belong to anyone in my family's past, so they were previous owners of the house. The house was built around 1810 or so, but these pieces are newer than that. There were a few other interesting items found in the box as well such as a brass telescope and sextant.
One appears to be an engraved coin silver fruit knife. The blade shows a fair amount of wear, but still opens crisply and snaps closed. there is no makers mark on it anywhere.
The second appears to be hand made and the handle carved from animal horn. The knife is still solid, but shows a lot of use.








 
What a fascinating find BB. Welcome to Traditionals BTW :thumbup:
 
Wow, that Nagle case is unbelievable! Having the Nagles alone is quite something, but to have the case as well, my goodness!

Thanks so much for sharing it!
 
glennbad said:
Wow, that Nagle case is unbelievable! Having the Nagles alone is quite something, but to have the case as well, my goodness!

Thanks so much for sharing it!
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Mike, you always seem to find the "Holy Grail" pieces that know one else has!

Perry
 
This large locking knife is a recent addition. It is stamped Mitchell & Co Manchester which is a retailer's mark. Made in the early 1900s I suspect.

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S-K as per usual that knife is a great example, amazing that all that Blade is left!! I love the Stag early Sheffield used - absolutely top Grade stuff there!!
 
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