"Old Knives"

Some great knives in this thread, recently!:thumbsup:
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waynorth said:
Very nice Congress knives, Lloyd. The Diamond Edge is almost surely an Empire-made knife. They were famous for their "blackened" Stag (likely using potassium permanganate).
Great Jacks, Augie! I have been seeking out older Camillus knives lately - they did some great cutlery in their heyday!
I am always amazed at how well those old manicure blades function, Philllll - nice collection. I wonder if we will ever see a modern-made one??
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Charlie, I've noticed that also, the early Camillus knives seem to be of very high quality, this one has great snap and no play and is very sharp. I'm thinking this one will see some pocket time.
 
my apologies, I had all my quotes of all the beautiful knives posted here and just lost it all :mad::thumbsdown: - I appreciate these knives being shared with us.
 
blademan 13 said:
Charlie, just maybe someday you will find yourself answering your own question.....;)
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I hope so, Jamie!!

Nice Ulster, Ramrod - a venerable old name of good quality!!

I have a nice 3-line coming up here soon that fits your description, John!
 
Augie - Love that Manhattan dogleg!

That Camillus looks more like very dark cocobolo than it does ebony. I have some cocobolo knives that I bought new that are now as dark as that Camillus, and the grain looks more like cocobolo.
 
These two knives may be teetering on the edge of not being old enough to post in this stunning Thread of Amazing knives
I had a friend send me a coupe of knives the other day- he was really naughty in doing so- and we all know the feeling of amazement and thankfulness that we feel when someone does this, well here they are...
I kinda- Like the Cripple Creek story- whenever there is a story behind knives- or the efforts of a person/persons etc who go through such an amazing amount of work- for a knife of theirs to be known - OR the person may be a scoundrel of sorts who had shady deals etc- it all adds to the History and the Making of Knives....
I havent heard anything bad about Bob Cargill who founded Cripple Creek - now was it 1980- 1981?, I always thinks its better to own a early CC Knife than a Later one- so here ,,,gifted to me is a Cripple Creek knife made for the Knife World, man this thing is sharp- I take it my friend who did not want to be named - put this edge on! Whew.... it's sharp!
I would call this a a small stylised Sowbelly- this Knife looks so similar to the Bulldog Brand where they Matchstrike heavily the Pulls - and fancy the Knife up a bit as this Knife has with the pointed Bolsters, Matchstrike Pulls, heavy etching on the Blade..... I like it and have carried this knife for the past few days, and this knife will be added to my current EDC rotation...






Also gifted was a one dot '79 Case XX with Apaloosa Bone- I like this Jack very much again added to my EDC rotation, this knife has been wonderfully cared for and both of these knives have lovely full blades, walk and Talk like a good knife that has been built superbly should have- My friend THANK YOU for these knives, I think of you as I use these, and thank you in my thoughts a I have that Blade meet it's mark.....







 
Bob Cargill suffered for his art! His story is both heroic and painful. It's great that his knives endure and serve - a tribute to his efforts. It's a worthy confirmation of his efforts that you are using one of his pieces, Duncan. Nice going!!
 
waynorth said:
I hope so, Jamie!!

Nice Ulster, Ramrod - a venerable old name of good quality!!

I have a nice 3-line coming up here soon that fits your description, John!
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Here is that 3-line I promised! It has that nice Rodgers-like bone that you see on Camillus knives from before and during WWII right up into the 1950s.

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Thank you Charlie for the comments:):thumbsup:
Oh MAN!!!! That Camillus is a Knock out Charlie! I think Augie may be right- how such a great Knife has had such little to no use- well- arent we the lucky ones now to be able to appreciate such a nice Knife in such fine condition!
 
Pics ain't working Rotovsky.

EDIT: You didn't actually link to any pictures.
 
Campbellclanman said:
These two knives may be teetering on the edge of not being old enough to post in this stunning Thread of Amazing knives
I had a friend send me a coupe of knives the other day- he was really naughty in doing so- and we all know the feeling of amazement and thankfulness that we feel when someone does this, well here they are...
I kinda- Like the Cripple Creek story- whenever there is a story behind knives- or the efforts of a person/persons etc who go through such an amazing amount of work- for a knife of theirs to be known - OR the person may be a scoundrel of sorts who had shady deals etc- it all adds to the History and the Making of Knives....
I havent heard anything bad about Bob Cargill who founded Cripple Creek - now was it 1980- 1981?, I always thinks its better to own a early CC Knife than a Later one- so here ,,,gifted to me is a Cripple Creek knife made for the Knife World, man this thing is sharp- I take it my friend who did not want to be named - put this edge on! Whew.... it's sharp!
I would call this a a small stylised Sowbelly- this Knife looks so similar to the Bulldog Brand where they Matchstrike heavily the Pulls - and fancy the Knife up a bit as this Knife has with the pointed Bolsters, Matchstrike Pulls, heavy etching on the Blade..... I like it and have carried this knife for the past few days, and this knife will be added to my current EDC rotation...






Also gifted was a one dot '79 Case XX with Apaloosa Bone- I like this Jack very much again added to my EDC rotation, this knife has been wonderfully cared for and both of these knives have lovely full blades, walk and Talk like a good knife that has been built superbly should have- My friend THANK YOU for these knives, I think of you as I use these, and thank you in my thoughts a I have that Blade meet it's mark.....







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Great gift, both knives are wonderful. I think the CCC is an Eureka jack (somewhat stylized)

Here is a Barlow, new condition, the year is not marked but through my research it appears to be from 1983, 2 years after the CCC was established. Look a the color of the bone
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Mike
 
Thanks for the comments on the knives guys.
mike Berkovitch mike Berkovitch - my friend right now the pics aren't showing on my phone. Look for way to seeing this tonight. waynorth waynorth - I have just this last hour received a big box of Knives from my North Dakota post office- inside is a Camille Jack exactly like the one you have shown.
It isn't quite as tidy as yours as it has a nick out the Pen but otherwise in very good used condition - not mint like your beautiful example.
I have lots of knives including HJ's to take photos of and post - Yay :) :thumbsup:
 
Some great looking knives above - hit like on all I missed :thumbsup: ... kicking this back up in the pinned topics with this H&B worm groove bone tip bolstered pen... Thought it was pretty cool seeing the worm groove pattern on these small handle covers which almost matches exactly on mark and pile sides.. I really like worm groove jigging on bone - probably my favorite jigging pattern :) ... H&B etch is abit worn on master but tang stamps not bad, and overall in nice shape including cracking snap to blades (3 & 1/8" closed)... Thanks for looking!!











Cheers!
 
That H&B wormgroove is a beauty, Lee! I can see why you like it.
 
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