Couldn't agree with you more Mike! Old green bone was / is some superior stuff and seems to be able to stand the test of time much more than other materials.
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Couldn't agree with you more Mike! Old green bone was / is some superior stuff and seems to be able to stand the test of time much more than other materials.
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+1:thumbup: Nick
Thanks for the positive comments everyone!
Augie that daddy barlow is super nice, beautiful green bone on yours too Mike!
I used to know the history behind Case's old green bone, if I can dig it up I'll post it here... Maybe Knifeaholic will be by shortly to give us more info.
Augie that daddy barlow is super nice, beautiful green bone on yours too Mike!
I used to know the history behind Case's old green bone, if I can dig it up I'll post it here... Maybe Knifeaholic will be by shortly to give us more info.
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Recent acquisition. It's big and solid, weighs 4.2 ounces.
It has a solid feel that just say 'quality workmanship' to me.
The blades are pretty bad, which is a bit depressing. I might carry it despite those blades, I really like this knife.
I can see a faint bit of a tang stamp that looks like maybe ...WARE ?
I would love to know what those scales are and what brand it might be.
It has a solid feel that just say 'quality workmanship' to me.
The blades are pretty bad, which is a bit depressing. I might carry it despite those blades, I really like this knife.
I can see a faint bit of a tang stamp that looks like maybe ...WARE ?
I would love to know what those scales are and what brand it might be.
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Norcaldude, The pin obviously isn't original so one thing to consider is that one or more of those blades may have been from another knife or knives. ID'ing the parts/repaired knife by the mark on the blade which may or may not be original to the knife is a bit of a fools game. Do all 3 blades have the same stamp? The blade looks a bit overextended in one of the photos.
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Thanks Supratentorial. The blades don't show any real stamp, just a ghost of one on the bigger blade.
Do you know of anybody that might put in new blades for me? I really like the knife and since, as you said, the blades in it are probably not original anyways...
Do you know of anybody that might put in new blades for me? I really like the knife and since, as you said, the blades in it are probably not original anyways...
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Glennbad does good mod work.
I don't know who does blade replacements. The blades and spring need to fit properly. And without knowing the make and model it may be difficult to find a matching knife with intact blades... and if you did, then you might just use that knife instead of taking it apart! If you just use parts from a random donor knife, the mechanics may or may not be good even with some tinkering. I would not recommend welding new blades to the tangs. Someone could make a new blade and spring for the handle but at that point it may be easier and cheaper to buy another knife or just have a custom made from scratch.
I don't know who does blade replacements. The blades and spring need to fit properly. And without knowing the make and model it may be difficult to find a matching knife with intact blades... and if you did, then you might just use that knife instead of taking it apart! If you just use parts from a random donor knife, the mechanics may or may not be good even with some tinkering. I would not recommend welding new blades to the tangs. Someone could make a new blade and spring for the handle but at that point it may be easier and cheaper to buy another knife or just have a custom made from scratch.
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A knife isn't used up until the blades are toothpicks. 
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Nice greens Nick and Augie, two superb knives
Jake I believe you snatched few I was eyeing, when I decide they were sold :thumbup:
Mike
Jake I believe you snatched few I was eyeing, when I decide they were sold :thumbup:
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^^
I exaggerated a little for comic effect but I do have 2 knives on the way. A whittler from a few days ago and an easy opener from yesterday. Were those the ones? I know the feeling. I haven't gotten over missing a nice Utica from a week or so ago. I was ready to buy but something came up and when I got back to my computer it was gone.
I also have a neat Schrade on the way from another seller.
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The whittler is the one! real nice one. I am very glad it is you who got it. Nice catch 
Please post photos when it arrives.
Mike
Please post photos when it arrives.
Mike
Here's another nice good size whittler from Hart Cutlery Co. New York, measuring over 3"5/8in. Historically I'm not real sure where this one falls? Per Goins the tang stamp should read Hart Cut. Co. NY, which would place it between 1900-1920, but with this particular knife has the word cutlery is spelled out on all blades and there is a "V" stamped on the backside on the main blade's tang. The "V" is similar to Hart & Sons Fine Cutlery, prior to 1901, which also used a "VcrownR" per Goins. Personally, the covers remind me of early Schrade peachseed bone, but the f&f feels different. Purdy whittler either way with a nice thick spine and interesting blade profile on the main blade. I would say that this has probably never been used.
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Yes it is! Nice one.