"Old Knives"

[redsparrow]

Paul, I'm a little late telling you but those are a couple of beauties. Congrats on the find and thanks for showing em.

 

[GasMan1]

Paul, those two are something to be proud of. I love the look of that jigged bone. :thumbup:

 

[waynorth]

A couple nice sheepfoot/pen Jacks arrived today. A Challenge Cutlery Co and Remington. Halfs stops on both, solid blades, some minor blade loss and looks to me that the Challenges main was altered a bit. Both sport great bone covers

The Remington's tang stamp although pretty worn dates c1920-1940 and the Challenge tang stamp is c1905-1928. Both in terrific shape with years of life left. The Challenge Sway Back is pictured on top, Remington below:thumbup:

Feeling rather Sheepish today, for having missed/not commented on those beautiful Jacks, Paul!
Extraordinarily gorgeous they are!!
Thanks for the eyeball!!:thumbup:

 

[paulhilborn]

Paul, I'm a little late telling you but those are a couple of beauties. Congrats on the find and thanks for showing em.

Paul, those two are something to be proud of. I love the look of that jigged bone. :thumbup:

Feeling rather Sheepish today, for having missed/not commented on those beautiful Jacks, Paul!
Extraordinarily gorgeous they are!!
Thanks for the eyeball!!:thumbup:

Thank you all, I like them both an awful lot but man that Challenge is so nice:thumbup:

 

[redsparrow]

Yesterday, I picked up two oldies at an antique store and today I'd like to share one of them here. It is a HSB 9701. The main blade is obviously shortened while the rest of the knife is in excellent condition. The smooth bone is crack and chip free and extremely well fit to what I think are iron bolsters. The brass pins, steel liners (without a glimmer of light showing thru) along with the centered blades, flush springs (opened & closed) and perfect walk and talk radiate quality.
So far it's not been an easy knife to research but the info I could locate points to NYKC as the probably manufacture for the Hibbard Spencer and Bartlett hardware Co. I've seen others like it posted on the Forum and hope that someone can tell me more about it. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday. -James

 

[Ballenxj]

Yesterday, I picked up two oldies at an antique store and today I'd like to share one of them here. It is a HSB 9701. The main blade is obviously shortened while the rest of the knife is in excellent condition. The smooth bone is crack and chip free and extremely well fit to what I think are iron bolsters. The brass pins, steel liners (without a glimmer of light showing thru) along with the centered blades, flush springs (opened & closed) and perfect walk and talk radiate quality.
So far it's not been an easy knife to research but the info I could locate points to NYKC as the probably manufacture for the Hibbard Spencer and Bartlett hardware Co. I've seen others like it posted on the Forum and hope that someone can tell me more about it. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday.

That's a very nice looking find. You may be right about the name, but I wouldn't know. I'd be curious to hear more about it as well.

 

[paulhilborn]

That's such a great find I love the bone, the blades and as you pointed out the WONDERFUL f&f. I just love carrying those great vintage knives.

 

[Luger1952]

I have not been on the forum for few days due to illness and missed a couple of pages on this thread.

Paul what a beautiful and wonderful pair of Jacks you acquired! They are very appealing and the handles are really gorgeous:thumbup:

James that is a very nice OVB marked HSB Barlow! That handles are very pretty and look like you said to be in stellar condition. Could very well have been made by NYKC.

Here is a similar OVB trademarked HSB Barlow as yours James although the handles on mine are not near as pretty as yours and are smooth bone. This one is unique with the double pull (nail nick and long pull) on the primary blade.

I have a number of HSB folders some marked with the trademark OVB. I know some were made by NYKC because I have seen NYKC catalog scans with the exact HSB knife I own. Others are a mystery because as you know HSB never allowed the maker to mark the tang--only HSB & Co. is ever found on their knife tangs. I do know that HSB also used Robeson, Camillus, Utica, Schrade Cut Co., Walden knife Co., and Ulster throughout their history.

I would like to know if anyone else can add information about the producers of HSB knives. It would be very much appreciated! Thanks, Lloyd

 

[Old Engineer]

Yesterday, I picked up two oldies at an antique store and today I'd like to share one of them here. It is a HSB 9701. The main blade is obviously shortened while the rest of the knife is in excellent condition. The smooth bone is crack and chip free and extremely well fit to what I think are iron bolsters. The brass pins, steel liners (without a glimmer of light showing thru) along with the centered blades, flush springs (opened & closed) and perfect walk and talk radiate quality.
So far it's not been an easy knife to research but the info I could locate points to NYKC as the probably manufacture for the Hibbard Spencer and Bartlett hardware Co. I've seen others like it posted on the Forum and hope that someone can tell me more about it. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday. -James

Just an outstanding old HSB&Co James . I can not tell you much about your knife but I did find an old Catalogue from them on line a few months ago after I found an old HSB&Co. and Bookmarked it .
The catalogue does say that the blades are made from Wardlow's Celebrated English Crucible Steel .
If you would like for me to send you the Website , let me know .
I can tell you , I just really like to use my old HSB&Co. They were fabulous knives IMHO .

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

Found this Western Boulder Colo last Saturday in an antique shop . Thought it was made in Solingen until I cleaned it up this morning .
Original condition when I got it . This dealer does okay to start out with . This is the 4th knife I have got from him.
Then afterward .
The little white Pearl Handled knife on my Buffing Block is also a Western but it is a Western Cutlery Co Germany . I got it from the same place about 6 months ago

Have not done the research yet on the differences between the 2 WESTERNS.

Harry

 

[redsparrow]

That's such a great find I love the bone, the blades and as you pointed out the WONDERFUL f&f. I just love carrying those great vintage knives.

Thanks Paul, I'm very happy with it. I look for pristine knives but I'm equally glad when finding a nice vintage user that I can enjoy carrying.

I have not been on the forum for few days due to illness and missed a couple of pages on this thread.

James that is a very nice OVB marked HSB Barlow! That handles are very pretty and look like you said to be in stellar condition. Could very well have been made by NYKC.

Here is a similar OVB trademarked HSB Barlow as yours James although the handles on mine are not near as pretty as yours and are smooth bone. This one is unique with the double pull (nail nick and long pull) on the primary blade.

I have a number of HSB folders some marked with the trademark OVB. I know some were made by NYKC because I have seen NYKC catalog scans with the exact HSB knife I own. Others are a mystery because as you know HSB never allowed the maker to mark the tang--only HSB & Co. is ever found on their knife tangs. I do know that HSB also used Robeson, Camillus, Utica, Schrade Cut Co., Walden knife Co., and Ulster throughout their history.

I would like to know if anyone else can add information about the producers of HSB knives. It would be very much appreciated! Thanks, Lloyd

Lloyd, glad to hear you're feeling better... this place isn't the same without you. I think your HSB barlow is fantastic! It's really nice to find the ones with full blades. Thanks for sharing the info it's more than I was able to locate. Does your HSB have a number stamped on the pile side tang of the main blade? Once again, glad your back.

Just an outstanding old HSB&Co James . I can not tell you much about your knife but I did find an old Catalogue from them on line a few months ago after I found an old HSB&Co. and Bookmarked it.
The catalogue does say that the blades are made from Wardlow's Celebrated English Crucible Steel .
If you would like for me to send you the Website , let me know .
I can tell you , I just really like to use my old HSB&Co. They were fabulous knives IMHO .

Harry

Thanks Harry, always a pleasure to hear your views they mean a lot to me. Yes, when you get a chance please send me a link to the catalog you found. I'm not familiar with Wardlow's Celebrated English Crucible Steel but it gives me something else to look into, thank you my friend.

Found this Western Boulder Colo last Saturday in an antique shop . Thought it was made in Solingen until I cleaned it up this morning . [/URL]


Have not done the research yet on the differences between the 2 WESTERNS.

Harry

Harry, that's a couple of interesting vintage Westerns there. The pearl eisenhower is sweet looking, always love those long bolsters. The bone on the cattleman is superb in color and condition, worn just right and it cleaned up real nice. Great finds my friend!! Both of those classic patterns are among my favorites so I'm thinking that's a pretty good store to have nearby. Thanks for showing em'.

Picked up this c1946-1956 Camillus over the weekend and I'm quite please. I've wanted a bone handled scout for sometime now and other than a little over zealous sharpening (scratches) on the main blade it is in very good condition.

 

[paulhilborn]

James, Lloyd and Harry, just wonderful knives. James that Barlow is a beauty and to carry it will be a joy:thumbup: and that Scout!!!, man so nice

Lloyd what a great example as well, just a wonderful Barlow

Harry, what a great serpentine HJ. The covers are fantastic, it must have served as a wonderful worry stone for someone as it looks as smooth as silk:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Old Engineer]

Thank you Paul and James for your kind compliments on my Western HJ my friends .
James : that is also a pretty nice Camillus that you found .

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

Found this Western Boulder Colo last Saturday in an antique shop . Thought it was made in Solingen until I cleaned it up this morning .
The little white Pearl Handled knife on my Buffing Block is also a Western but it is a Western Cutlery Co Germany . I got it from the same place about 6 months ago

Have not done the research yet on the differences between the 2 WESTERNS.

A

Added : The Western Colo , Bone handled one , could be as new as 1978 and the Western Cutlery Germany , Pearl Handled one was made 1874 to 1914


Harry

 

[Campbellclanman]

RedSparrow, Luger.... both very nice old OVB's - a pure joy looking at those old knives- well done to the both of you.

That Scout is a beautiful Knife My friend - again...well done James.

Harry mate, That Western is a great find my friend- what absolutely Gorgeous Bone on that Knife!!!

 

[mike Berkovitch]

Never dull moment here. I've just went through the pages I missed and man... what great knives, Paul jack knives are stunning, the OVBs are wonderful, both of them, as well as the two scouts.
I had few moments of joy through my break. Thanks everyone for posting

Mike

 

[Old Engineer]

RedSparrow, Luger.... both very nice old OVB's - a pure joy looking at those old knives- well done to the both of you.

That Scout is a beautiful Knife My friend - again...well done James.

Harry mate, That Western is a great find my friend- what absolutely Gorgeous Bone on that Knife!!!

Thank you very much my friend .
Did I ever tell you that SWMBO is also a member of the Campbell Clan ????

Harry

 

[supratentorial]

Some neat finds, guys. :thumbup: Harry, you're going to have to tell me where there are antique shops in WI with old knives!!!

 

[paulhilborn]

Nothing fancy here but I sure like it. I have two now, this being the latest to arrive, the other has butter and mollasses covers.

A little 3" closed dogleg Schrade Cut Co Jack. So solid, ZERO blade play, full (pretty much) blades with imitation pearl? covers:thumbup:

 

[redsparrow]

Thanks Paul, Harry, Duncan, Mike and Jake for your comments regarding the Camillus Scout. You're a great bunch of enablers... er I mean encouragers.

Paul, very nice dogleg!! Does having two mean you've begun a new subset to your collection?