"Old Knives"

Vince that Ulster is to die for!! I have an Ellenville that is the same knife but not as Mint as that one. Thanks for showing us that one.
 
galvanic1882 said:
Vince that Ulster is to die for!! I have an Ellenville that is the same knife but not as Mint as that one. Thanks for showing us that one.
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" Re : Galvanic: We might like to see that Ellenville dirk, in that Ellenville was a trademark owned and used by Ulster, and its two failed predecessors that eventually were bought out by Dwight Devine and became what we now know was the Ulster Knife company. That mark was used by all three concerns from their beginnings in about 1871 up through about 1920. It was a " House Brand " of Ulsters and the actual name of the prior concerns. It could pre date the knife shown, or have been made right long side it, simply stamped with a different die. "

PS..... " I should probably mention that Ellenville, N.Y. is the namesake city where these great knives were built, and where these three companies ending with Ulster were all located. "


.........." These knives appear to be very scarce in any condition and with any marking. "


All quotes from my friend, who's knives I post ,Enjoy and Thanks All,-Vince
 
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I'll vouch for Mike. The Ulster and Ellenville both have one of the heaviest swing guards I have seen.

Old Ulsters are one of my favorites.I dream of a stag Ulster farmers jack.:)
 
Nice Ulster Vince!

I received this old curved tang stamped Ulster from my friend Gevonovich. It has pick bone handles with no cracks or chips and just needs some oil and a back spring for the main.

Thanks Gevo! :)

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r8shell said:
True that. When I find one with delrin scales (too risky for bone) I use my friend's ultrasonic cleaner. It's fun in a morbid way to watch fifty years worth of wd-40 and pocket lint come floating up like a lava lamp. :D
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I've used mine on a wide range of handle materials. Old bone, new bone, old stag, new stag, Celluloid, Delrin, pearl and wood. It's been my experience that it cleaned them all with no damage to any of the knives I've used it on.

This is my experience with the U.S. Cleaner shown. Your mileage may vary.

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Hmmm...I've now found something else I NEED! :D :thumbup:

Very interesting :thumbup:
 
I will vouch reluctantly, :) , for Jerry too ,although I do not own that machine.
 
If there's a hairline crack in bone, it's possible for the vibrations to cause further damage. (and sometimes it's hard to see these cracks when the knife is so dirty) That being said, I've also used it on bone without any trouble, but I believe there is some risk. Just something to be aware of.

Nothing beats watching the gunk just float out.
 
HamburgerHill said:
Great thread.
R8shell, I have to agree with you. The walk and talk on these things are great, the knife feels very well made.

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It's cool to see there are a few still around. Yours looks well used, but not abused. Mine, on the other hand.... I think it was run over or stepped on by a horse. :D The liners are kind of bent. And yet, it still functions as well as ever.

p.s. I'm replying in this thread, as the other one is pretty old, and this one is more active for discussion.
 
Markesharp said:
Nice Ulster Vince!

I received this old curved tang stamped Ulster from my friend Gevonovich. It has pick bone handles with no cracks or chips and just needs some oil and a back spring for the main.

Thanks Gevo! :)

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That is an awesome old knife Marko - well done Gevo !!! :thumbup::thumbup::)
 
The condition of this knife seemed "too good to be true", so i posted it in the BRL forum. The senior 'expert' members there all gave it thumbs up "all original" and fairly early, including Charlie Noyes who is considered a Robeson expert.
Pretty amazing for a 100 yr old knife:

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Same saber grind on the backside of Master blade. Quite a 'Stabber' !
kj
 
Wow Joe, that really is in fantastic condition, great-looking knife :thumbup:
 
If Charlie confirmed it Joe,you have no worries. Beautiful knife and quite a treasure in that condition.
 
kootenay joe said:
The condition of this knife seemed "too good to be true", so i posted it in the BRL forum. The senior 'expert' members there all gave it thumbs up "all original" and fairly early, including Charlie Noyes who is considered a Robeson expert.
Pretty amazing for a 100 yr old knife:

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wi3qq.jpg


21yhkm.jpg


Same saber grind on the backside of Master blade. Quite a 'Stabber' !
kj
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Wow! What a treasure you have there.
 
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