"Old Knives"

CNoyes said:
I'm not even in the same category of "knowlegible" as most all of you.

I keep waiting for a cautionary note from somebody re' the Marbles two blade jack with cork screw, but none has been forthcoming.

So, I'll do it.

I have seen numerous, a half dozen or more, almost identically patterned knives on Ebay in the last year or two with different tang stamp markings, although at the moment I cannot recall what any of them were. Challenge, I think, might have been one.

The knives all look decidedly European to me, with the rounded, prominent hinge pin, fancy bolters, corkscrew, etc.

Does the knife have anything to do with Webster Marble and his company or is it a fantasy item made to appear to be Marbles?

Marbles folding knives were predominantly made by Case Brothers, I believe, and any surviving examples are quite rare.

That one, in that condition, is fitting into the "Too good to be true" category for me.

Like I said, I'm not among the most knowlegible.

And, not intending to demean a possibly fantastic knife or to distress its owner, I defer to the wiser heads in this group.

Any other opinions?
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smiling-knife said:
A few further observations on the Marbles knife if I may. There is no evidence of patina on the blades and especially the spring which would suggest stainless steel and recent production rather than 110 year old carbon steel in my opinion.
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Charlie (Waynorth) is contacting a few people regarding this knife. This may shed more light on the origins of the knife. :)
 
Not my knife, but, a very nice example of an old Schrade Cut. Co.. At least I was allowed a couple dances with the ole girl. ;):)

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She left the day after Earl departed. I suppose blood really is thicker than water.
 
That looks great Primble! You did a fine job of detailing my knife. I can't wait to get that baby back home! :D
 
That's a pretty jack Primble. I really like your board too. Just the right backround color to bring out the peachseed and patina in that old beauty. Is that an old weathered fence section by chance? Its got it's patina going on too!
 
thawk said:
That's a pretty jack Primble. I really like your board too. Just the right backround color to bring out the peachseed and patina in that old beauty. Is that an old weathered fence section by chance? Its got it's patina going on too!
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Yes - an old fence board. Thanks everyone!
 
That Schrade is awesome. I have this one on the way. Elliot Cutlery Co. from the turn of the century.

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Primble said:
Not my knife, but, a very nice example of an old Schrade Cut. Co.. At least I was allowed a couple dances with the ole girl. ;):)

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She left the day after Earl departed. I suppose blood really is thicker than water.
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Man......Primble my friend, I have gone back to this picture SO many times today - Just a great photo of a lovely knife - nice knife Mark:thumbup:, and thanks for the eye candy captured so well Primble :thumbup: :cool:
 
Markesharp said:
Sorry Duncan, Bill and Mike, it is not my knife :eek: I was joking with Primble...:D
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Thank you for all of the comments and that knife hitched a ride with Earl to me. ;)

I volunteered to make the over-cleaned knife look a little older. It came to it's current owner that way. ;)

I hope the owner likes the results. :)
 
Primble, beautiful knife and excellent photo's as usual. Did you ever do a thread on how you take such great photo's?
 
Found this Robeson at a small gun show today, pattern #622119. This is a BIG jack,4 1/2 closed and 8" open. I could be wrong but I'm thinking from my research it is from the late 40's or early 50's
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Haha Mark - that gave me a laugh this morning- I do the same all the time as well my friend so no problems :D

Augie - isnt it great to go to a gun show and find something like that :thumbup::thumbup:
 
Great finds Augie and Bill - love the old USA made knives a lot. :thumbup::thumbup::)
 
I don't know how old this Kutmaster is, but it's had a hard life



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Scales are bone, not Delrin, so I'm thinking 1950's?
 
r8shell said:
I don't know how old this Kutmaster is, but it's had a hard life

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Scales are bone, not Delrin, so I'm thinking 1950's?
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It looks very proud again and purty - nice patina too!! I would say that your thinking is pretty close. ;):)
 
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