"Old Knives"

An oldie, but a goodie!

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It's a bit short in the blade department, but I'm still very happy to have found it. I'd say this one qualifies as elusive in any condition!

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kootenay joe said:
Good 4" Camillus pictured 'up there'.
s-k, is 1850 a guess ? or are there aspects to the knife that suggest no earlier than ~ 1850 ?
thank you, kj
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kj,how bout the witness i posted?...any comments on that one?
are you familiar with those?
jd

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I'm a little surprised to see "Witness" without "Taylor's Eye", But for all I know Taylor's didn't always own "Eye Witness". I have a new one that looks very like that except for the stamp, and mine doesn't feel anything like real bone.

The blade shape is lambsfoot, which apparently was originally to do with operations on the feet of lambs.

(Expecting to be corrected by those more knowledgable)
 
Anyone know anything about Justus Bierhoff?










Very deeply stamped (cast?) handles, stainless steel blades.
 
Rachel, all I know about Bierhoff is thanks to you: he put stainless blades in advertising knives. I think the handles are probably stamped (or "coined", meaning the same thing?).

I have a lot of these, but this one is so full, with such a nicely replaced handle, at such a good price, I had to buy it. I especially like these when they don't have the fake hammer marks.
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Hi R8shell, I'm followin' you. ;)

Robeson ShurEdge coined First Prize knife

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I never know whether to save the old Russell, Dexter butcher knives like that when I come across them or use 'em. Most times I use 'em becayse they're really good at what they do.sp, what are the scales made of?
 
kootenay joe said:
Good 4" Camillus pictured 'up there'.
s-k, is 1850 a guess ? or are there aspects to the knife that suggest no earlier than ~ 1850 ?
thank you, kj
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Thanks for the kind comments everyone. KJ. I'm basing the estimate on the Celebrated in the stamp. I'm still trying to narrow it down further.
 
T. Erdelyi said:
Hi R8shell, I'm followin' you. ;)

Robeson ShurEdge coined First Prize knife
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I never know whether to save the old Russell, Dexter butcher knives like that when I come across them or use 'em. Most times I use 'em becayse they're really good at what they do.sp, what are the scales made of?
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Nice Robeson.
These scales are the resin-impregnated wood I used to buy as pakkawood (I don't know if that's a brand name or a generic one). This guy did a good job rounding it off.
 
Just grabbed this on the bay. Bernard says "British military issue, Manufacturer, 1941 to 1945.
Even the spud has been blackened for black ops grafting :D
Does anyone know anything about J.R. Holland, I'm finding nothing.

Best regards

Robin




 
Tweedale's Directory lists John B Holland in business as spring knife manufacturer from 1948 until his death in 1962. It suggests that advertising were a speciality.
 
smiling-knife said:
Tweedale's Directory lists John B Holland in business as spring knife manufacturer from 1948 until his death in 1962. It suggests that advertising were a speciality.
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Thanks again SK, when I have the knife in hand I'll check the mark, although it certainly looks like a B. I must get Tweedsdale.

Thanks again

Best regards

Robin
 
r8shell said:
Anyone know anything about Justus Bierhoff?

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Justus Bierhoff Stahlwarenfabrik / Solingen Oligs / Germany
Founded in 1872
Being listed during 1925-1939 under the ownership of the widow Bierhoff.

Since 1922 the business was a specialist in making pocket knives and letter-openers for promotional gifts.
 
Old Boy said:
Justus Bierhoff Stahlwarenfabrik / Solingen Oligs / Germany
Founded in 1872
Being listed during 1925-1939 under the ownership of the widow Bierhoff.

Since 1922 the business was a specialist in making pocket knives and letter-openers for promotional gifts.
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Thank you, Old Boy. I notice your location near Solingen. If you don't mind, perhaps you could shed some light on another thing about this knife. I know 'rostfrei' means 'stainless', but I'm not familiar with the spelling of "rostfreie" (extra e at the end). Is that an older way to spell the word, or are there regional differences?
 
r8shell said:
Anyone know anything about Justus Bierhoff?



Very deeply stamped (cast?) handles, stainless steel blades.
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Goins lists Justice Bierhof Ohligs 1900-1930, but gives no more information (Justice may be a spelling error on Goins' part). Ohligs is a part of Solingen today.
My wife likes this knife a lot, I need to find one for her. She sews and has a Pfaff sewing machine.
 
Enjoying your pics folks, some wonderful finds :thumbup:
 
r8shell said:
Thank you, Old Boy. I notice your location near Solingen. If you don't mind, perhaps you could shed some light on another thing about this knife. I know 'rostfrei' means 'stainless', but I'm not familiar with the spelling of "rostfreie" (extra e at the end). Is that an older way to spell the word, or are there regional differences?
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Ohhh God, my school times is more than 50 years over now ... i use it always correct, but how to explain it in english ???

Das ist eine "rostfreie Klinge" = That is a "stainless blade"
is the "normal" way, if you use "rostfrei" as an adjective in combination with a "female" substantive (die Klinge).

Das ist ein "rostfreier Stahl" = That is a "stainless steel"
if you use it with a "male" substantive (der Stahl).


BUT:
Das sind 2 "rostfreie" Stähle" = That are 2 "stainless steels"

German is not that easy, you see! Too much irregular expressions :(
 
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