"Old Knives"

!Michael! · Mar 26, 2017

This is a Providence Cutlery knife that my grandfather carried. He passed in 1962 and I've had put away for quite a few years. Lately I've been giving thought to giving it to my grandson after I get it cleaned and presentable. I was hoping to give him some history on it but I've found nothing. It likely has little value other than sentimental but I was hoping to determine age. Anyone have any idea? Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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herder · Mar 26, 2017

Old Engineer said:
Was able to find this Taylors Eye Witness today at the Badger Blade Show . I do not know approximate age yet . Any help will be appreciated . I know that it is older than any of the 3 that I already had . I has Steel Liners , Pins , and Rat Tailed Bolsters . The Blades are I think Stainless . The blades sharpened up very well and very easily . It appears to be pretty clean , but does still need some cleaning up . Will Scrub the jigged bone covers and Flitz the Blades , Bolsters , and Springs . The Spring for the Pen blade wraps around . The Eye Witness logo is different than what is on my 2 year old Barlows . The Eye Witness logo is on both blade tangs which is also unlike my 2 year old Barlows . The Pen Blade Tang stamping only has the " EYE " WITNESS SHEFFIELD . Does not have the word " ENGLAND " . The stamping on the main blade is basically not readable below the word WITNESS . The main blade is a Sheepsfoot and not a Lambsfoot . The Pen Blade has a nice swedge on the pile side . The Sheepsfoot Blade is not Proud at the tip and the Tang Kick looks like it has never been filed . Pull on both blades is a substantial of 8 or 9 . There are no Half Stops. The Walk and Talk will get your attention real quick .
This is a pretty tight knife structurally and I am happy as heck to have found it .

Harry

Beautiful old Taylor and in superb condition.

herder · Mar 26, 2017

!Michael! said:
This is a Providence Cutlery knife that my grandfather carried. He passed in 1962 and I've had put away for quite a few years. Lately I've been giving thought to giving it to my grandson after I get it cleaned and presentable. I was hoping to give him some history on it but I've found nothing. It likely has little value other than sentimental but I was hoping to determine age. Anyone have any idea? Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Very little catalog information exists for Providence Cut. It does not have much monetary value, but does certainly have great sentimental value.

!Michael! · Mar 26, 2017

Thanks for responding herder, I suspect it was produced it the mid late 50's but will likely never know for sure.

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herder · Mar 26, 2017

!Michael! said:
Thanks for responding herder, I suspect it was produced it the mid late 50's but will likely never know for sure.

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Yes, I think that's about the right time frame.

LongBlade · Mar 26, 2017

herder said:
Rare and unusual knife with a great shield. Camillus would be a good bet for the maker and here is a four blade Camillus from 1928 with about the same frame size, rectangle shield, and bolsters...

Thanks Herder :thumbup:... I think you nailed it with that Camillus Catalog Cut knife - no doubt the bolsters are the same... Thanks!!

paulhilborn · Mar 26, 2017

Duncan, what a STUNNING Lockwood Brothers pruner!!!

I just love those fabulous covers, look how they've aged

Full blade with the stamp, just an amazing knife.

Now those Scouts and the Pal EZ open actually were calling your name, seriously, I could hear it plain as day

they are in a very small way a thank you for all you've gifted me, educated me on and helped me to respect and peruse knives I'd have never looked at twice in the past...Thank you Duncan:thumbup:

paulhilborn · Mar 26, 2017

North Shore said:

LongBlade said:
http://sawnutz.galootcentral.com/simonds/

Thanks for looking!

Wonderful Wadsworth and Simonds knives, thank you for the link as well:thumbup:

Campbellclanman · Mar 27, 2017

mike Berkovitch said:
Wow Duncan, another treasure box. Stunning knives my friend.

Mike

Mike matey- Thank you kind Sir! :thumbup:

waynorth said:
Where to begin!!??!!??
Barlow, Pruner, Scouts, Wow!!!
That big old Pruner is a beauty! It has the old script Lockwood stamp, and is a tool one could carry with pride and pleasure. That Barlow is like a grizzled Tomcat, who has paid his dues in the trenches and is still going strong!
The EO, and the scouts are just first class examples of their respective breeds! Beauties one and all.
Nice collection, Duncan. Thanks for sharing it with your knife friends!!

Haha Charlie- Oh Yes, and that Barlow is a Tomcat you don't wanna tame I would say- it still holds it's own, I just LOVE sharing with my mates here, because one of my favourite pastimes is checking others who do the same!

herder said:
To echo what waynorth said and ad an extra "Wow" to so many fine knives, Duncan.
That Paul must be a trustworthy guy, I might be temped to keep a few and blame shipping.

Neal - Thank you my friend, Yes I too worry about such behaviour- hence me installing a few Cameras in Pauls House while I stayed there last time- please just keep this between us two

Long overdue e-mail reply incoming.

Campbellclanman · Mar 27, 2017

paulhilborn said:
Duncan, what a STUNNING Lockwood Brothers pruner!!! I just love those fabulous covers, look how they've aged Full blade with the stamp, just an amazing knife.

Now those Scouts and the Pal EZ open actually were calling your name, seriously, I could hear it plain as day they are in a very small way a thank you for all you've gifted me, educated me on and helped me to respect and peruse knives I'd have never looked at twice in the past...Thank you Duncan:thumbup:

My friend, I owe you so much, but there comes a time when one must look oneself in the mirror and concede that one needs help

, if there is a ailment that shows these symptoms....
Amazing generosity, forgetfulness of gifting a knife as soon as the week before in some cases, the audacity to point the finger back when reminded of this sickness..... refusal to admit of wrong doing and over extending his amazing generosity

Well - if there is such a thing Pauls got it bad... but we love the guy to bits and cant help it.

Its a MASSIVE thank you my friend- I can never repay you enough.

paulhilborn · Mar 29, 2017

Nothing fancy here, pure utilitarian:thumbup:

A three line Camillus electrician knife (TL-29). Steel liners and bolsters and beautiful jigged bone covers:thumbup:

Campbellclanman · Mar 29, 2017

Paul my friend- A Bone Covered TL29 is always great to come across- you seem to have found a smashing example!- I consider that Knife a distant cousin to your Pruners being such a dedicated working knife!
Great find as per usual, man Camillus did a great job with their Bone - note it's the same as the Easy Openers that Camillus did - and they are just fantastic knives as well!

paulhilborn · Mar 29, 2017

Campbellclanman said:
Paul my friend- A Bone Covered TL29 is always great to come across- you seem to have found a smashing example!- I consider that Knife a distant cousin to your Pruners being such a dedicated working knife!
Great find as per usual, man Camillus did a great job with their Bone - note it's the same as the Easy Openers that Camillus did - and they are just fantastic knives as well!

Thank you Duncan, I agree a bone covered TL-29 is of the rarer type. I added this to my Schrade made Buffalo Cut Co bone TL-29. The Camillus is Rock Solid with full blades. It sports some heft to it as well. Your spot on covers wise, with their EZ Open knives:thumbup::thumbup:

herder · Mar 29, 2017

paulhilborn said:
Nothing fancy here, pure utilitarian:thumbup:

A three line Camillus electrician knife (TL-29). Steel liners and bolsters and beautiful jigged bone covers:thumbup:

Great old knife with beautiful bone handles. Almost to pretty to use.

paulhilborn · Mar 29, 2017

herder said:
Great old knife with beautiful bone handles. Almost to pretty to use.

Thanks Neal, she's a solid knife:thumbup:

waynorth · Mar 29, 2017

Nice TL, Paul!

Luger1952 · Mar 30, 2017

Here are a couple of vintage pearl handled folders. Top one is a Richards & Conover Hdwe Co. and is 3 & 1/4 inches closed. Maybe Miller Brothers produced? The pearl shows no cracks or imperfections and the transitions are buttery smooth. Near perfect W & T with no lateral blade play from either blade when fully open. Blades are full and show very minor sharpening post production. May have been lightly cleaned before I got it. Nickel silver liners perfectly aligned with handles/bolsters with absolutely no light bleeding though back spring and liners. Also has nickel silver catch bit. Very high level of fit and finish.

Second or bottom one is a Robeson Gunstock pen knife. It is pattern no. 722362 and it is 3 & 3/16 inches closed. It has a few very tiny spots on the blades but no rust, corrosion or pitting. The pearl is splendid with no cracks or imperfections. It has brass liners and a brass catch bit. Transitions are buttery smooth like a well used bar of soap. W & T is near perfection and there is no lateral blade play from either blade when open. May have been lightly cleaned before it came into my possession. The blades are full and it looks like it has never been sharpened post production. Again, a very high level of F & F exhibiting exceptional craftsmanship. Thanks for looking, Lloyd

paulhilborn · Mar 30, 2017

waynorth said:
Nice TL, Paul!

Thanks Charlie:thumbup::thumbup:

Luger1952 said:

Two Pristine pearls Lloyd

:thumbup:

Campbellclanman · Mar 30, 2017

I agree with Paul Lloyd. Beautiful knives- isn't it a feeling that is very hard to describe when handling such exquisite knives - I think it's a feeling of deep appreciation of being the lucky one who has the opportunity to experience so closely such skill and expertise that came to be the knife before you.

Awesome stuff 👍

waynorth · Mar 30, 2017

Nice Pearls, Lloyd!
That gunstock is unusual!!