"Old Knives"

[KnifeHead]

I don't know why, but when I see knives this old that are in this kind of condition...NEW LOOKING...it almost takes my breath away. That knife is just flat cool!:thumbup:

 

[smiling-knife]

This is the latest additon to my collection; a sportsman's knife made in the late 1800s by John Blyde of Sheffield. It is 4 inches closed, not including the shackel, and all attachments still tight and snappy.

 

[waynorth]

That latest knife is great s-k! You don't often see tip bolsters on a big knife like that. Are they "pushed up*" or added to the liners.


*one piece with the liners

 

[smiling-knife]

Thank-you for the kind compliments Kerry and Charlie. Except for a few spiders on the springs, and a little use of the spatula perhaps, the Needham Bros is near minty. To answer your question Charlie, the bolsters (nickle silver) are added on to the brass liners.

 

[navihawk]

Knifehead and S-K those are great pieces. The spatula on a four blade, that's got to be rare.
The tip bolsters and the tight stag on the sportsman...beautiful. Tip blosters look classy I think.

 

[VCM3]

An older unique (I certainly never saw one before,how 'bout U ? ) "Stainless Steel Hunting & Fishing knife"

IMO,he may have been pushing it,for Moose & Marlin,as the handle suggests.But maybe that's what he was personally into,& just was on there for decoration,rather a suggestion.What do you think ?

 

[jonet143]

decoration, marketing. there have been knockoffs of that one. cool knife.

 

[lambertiana]

I forget if I have posted this one in this thread, but it is a brand you don't see very often. Axel Nilsson sleeveboard, ebony scales.

 

[ratlesnake75]

suberb nice jumbo sleeveboard and a rare brand 2boot

 

[ratlesnake75]

Cattaraugus Peanut-Swedge City, Super long Swoop(kool), long pull, both blades stamped nicely---good ole bone

Older E.Weck & Son's 1/2 congress--Minty, glaze finish, nice jigging and great color

 

[VCM3]

Quoted ,from the owner :
"3 1/2" closed. Heavily used and sharpened, blackened blades thinned out and sharp as little razors. Tight as a new knife, perfectly crisp half stops, perfect bladesnap in both directions. The color you see is the color it actually is. A hundred or so years of use ages this stuff nicely.You can not only see the grain in person, but FEEL it. I carry and use this knife"

 

[waynorth]

Is that w'ville Ivory, Vince??

 

[VCM3]

Is that w'ville Ivory, Vince??

Yes,it is Charlie.
-Vince

 

[VCM3]

Used and sharpened but stainless and a cool shield, plus that COOL CATT bone. 3 1/4" closed

 

[ken erickson]

An older unique (I certainly never saw one before,how 'bout U ? ) "Stainless Steel Hunting & Fishing knife"

IMO,he may have been pushing it,for Moose & Marlin,as the handle suggests.But maybe that's what he was personally into,& just was on there for decoration,rather a suggestion.What do you think ?

Vince,

As far as the moose and marlin goes, the old saying, if your going to be a bear, might as well be a grizzly bear!

You have been posting some really neat knives as of late. You guys that post here do not realize how often I come here for ideas, grinds, overall look of the old knives. Please dont stop!

 

[VCM3]

Vince,

As far as the moose and marlin goes, the old saying, if your going to be a bear, might as well be a grizzly bear!

You have been posting some really neat knives as of late. You guys that post here do not realize how often I come here for ideas, grinds, overall look of the old knives. Please dont stop!

Thanks Ken & I know I speak for all who've added & all who look,this is a great reference of images of these Old Knives.Started just to share & grew to this! Thanks :thumbup:
-Vince

 

[KnifeHead]

3 3/8" R3515 premium stockman with punch and 3 1/4" equal end jack w/punch(?)

3 1/2" R1353 dogleg jack and 3 15/16" R4593 muskrat

4 1/2" R1123 Bullet Trapper

 

[KnifeHead]

3 3/8" RB44 and RB041 Barlows and 5" R1240 Daddy Barlow

3 3/8" R45 (master spey blade) and R43 Barlows

 

[smiling-knife]

Lots of beautiful old knives posted. I spent a very enjoyable hour and half or so going through this thread again last evening. The beauty, variety and quality of the old cutlery is amazing. The other thing I noticed is the momentum this thread has built over time. Initially, a few sporadic posts, then a little more regular, and it has really taken-off in just the last few months. Many thanks to all of you who have shared your knives, knowledge and comments here.

 

[thawk]

My first knife to post to this thread.

5" Daddy Barlow, Ulster Dwight Divine & Sons stamp. Nice half stop, steel pins. Pattern # 115 3/4. Anyone familiar with the age of this Ulster stamp?