"Old Knives"

Lyle and I have been doing a little trading. This beautiful cut co just arrived along with two German knives.
I LOVE the bareheadedness:D of this Schrade, it highlights the wonderful frame shape so well. Thanks Lyle.
My camera batteries just died so I'm using Lyles scans for the FJ and will post pics of the two german knives tomorrow.
Best regards

Robin

 
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Lots of great knives being posted !

Schrade goodness:
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Pipeman said:
I LOVE the bareheadeness of this Schrade, it highlights the wonderful frame shape so well.

Best regards

Robin
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Very hefty knife,I loved the snap on that one.Notice the additional pins,which are attached to very thick brass liners,making this a strong pruner.

This cut tells of the integrity of the shadow patterns . In the French ivory version's (S7304W) description it does not include "thick brass linings" ,but they are the same.

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That Robin is a shrewd trader.

Nice curvy jack Rob, he's persistent.
 
Schrade Cut. Co. Model 2093 Jack Knife, steel bolsters, steel lined, 3 & 5/8ths inches closed:
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So are the Schrade knives so "elusive" because you guys have them all?? ;) Some very nice collections showing up.

Robin, are old gardening/pruning/budding catalog scans something that interest you? Is there a place on the forum for shears or are those too off topic?

Here's an oldie that may have survived as a salesman's sample. Ulster Knife Co. The scans don't do the knife justice. It's near mint but not the Kentucky kind. The blades are shiny and still have the factory finishes. There's some ink on the pile side of the main blade that might be an inventory or pattern number.


 
Jake,
What scanner are you using,those scans of that beautiful old Ulster are terrific,I think.

Original finishes are the onliest kinda finishes for me.:thumbup::thumbup:
 
Thank you, Lyle. I have an Epson V37 that I bought at a university auction. It uses LED light so it's pretty fast (no warm up) but I have trouble with shadows and reflections. I had an older Epson (made prior to LED scanners) but it was accidentally left behind during a move. I prefer my older scanner. I think Charlie has an AGFA Snapscan e50. The old Epson and AGFA scanners seem to work best on 3D objects though they are a bit slower.
 
Sweet Momma!!! Beautiful knives... Robin, I too just love that FJ Ivory Cell. - I was quite glad when I was looking at the Scans of your knife -'Thats a lot of pinning going on there" and then I read Lyles comment on the extra pins. Great to see, I am loving looking at your Farmers Jack collection growing so nicely!!!

Jake - I totally reiterate Charles's comment on the lovely Ulster Jack - now that Sir is an outstanding knife.

Primbs....those Schrades are just beautiful.
 
Pipeman said:
Lyle and I have been doing a little trading. This beautiful cut co just arrived along with two German knives.
I LOVE the bareheadedness:D of this Schrade, it highlights the wonderful frame shape so well. Thanks Lyle.
My camera batteries just died so I'm using Lyles scans for the FJ and will post pics of the two german knives tomorrow.
Best regards

Robin
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That is one fine looking pruner, Robin! Love the French ivory on it.
Primble said:
Lots of great knives being posted !

Schrade goodness:
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Pure goodness and a warm feeling inside....Thanks Primble!
 
supratentorial said:
Thank you, Lyle. I have an Epson V37 that I bought at a university auction. It uses LED light so it's pretty fast (no warm up) but I have trouble with shadows and reflections. I had an older Epson (made prior to LED scanners) but it was accidentally left behind during a move. I prefer my older scanner. I think Charlie has an AGFA Snapscan e50. The old Epson and AGFA scanners seem to work best on 3D objects though they are a bit slower.
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I have the V500.What did you use to cover the knife? I built a shadow box to go over mine. I also have a plate of glass covering the scanner top. I don't even know where the lid to it is.
 
Jake The bone and original finish on that Ulster are truly remarkable. Wonderful elegant Spear master too.

Regards, Will.
 
I think yours is a better scanner than mine but it also has an LED light source and I think the white cold cathode fluorescent lamp on the older scanners was a bit more "friendly" for shiny objects like knives. The LED light source doesn't require a warm though so it is faster. The scan quality on the V37 is very good but the LED light source seems to cause more reflections than the older fluorescent light source.

The background in my photos is actually just the lid. I know that Bernard Levine says not to use the lid. The problem with using the lid is that it's hinged so the background is at an angle. Also, you don't want the lid putting weight on the knife and damaging the glass. I use 2 to 4 olympic barbell collars as spacers to raise the lid evenly. The collars are put on the plastic trim, not the glass. A shadow box would be better. The olympic collars were $1 per pair from a local used sporting goods store.
 
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