"Old Knives"

[Mike Robuck]

That’s a treasure Stuart! Congrats

 

[kai76]

Here is a Cattaraugus 3 3/8” cigar jack. The “CATTARAUGUS” part of the tang stamp is almost not visible. A little too much buffing? Sorry for the rushed and crappy photos.

 

[veitsi_poika]

Here is a Cattaraugus 3 3/8” cigar jack. The “CATTARAUGUS” part of the tang stamp is almost not visible. A little too much buffing? Sorry for the rushed and crappy photos.

I've mentioned before that it seems a lot of the Cattaraugus stamps seem wore down on knives that were actually used, I wonder if their typical stamp wasn't as deep as other manufacturer's? Great knife regardless!

 

[veitsi_poika]

Just opened this one up... as usual, hard to picture the MOP but I wanted to show the full "Our Daisy" etch Another old Ulster for the collection

 

[joeradza]

Here is a Cattaraugus 3 3/8” cigar jack. The “CATTARAUGUS” part of the tang stamp is almost not visible. A little too much buffing? Sorry for the rushed and crappy photos.

It looks like the stamp that gets the most wear is the one that passes by the tang of the secondary blade. Maybe a little extra ftiction.

 

[Mike Robuck]

That Ulster is a beauty Kevin! What size is it closed?

 

[Campbellclanman]

Nice Old Catt Kai!

 

[veitsi_poika]

That Ulster is a beauty Kevin! What size is it closed?

It's a tiny litte bugger, 2-5/8''

 

[Mike Robuck]

Small, but mighty! That took some skill.

 

[kai76]

I've mentioned before that it seems a lot of the Cattaraugus stamps seem wore down on knives that were actually used, I wonder if their typical stamp wasn't as deep as other manufacturer's? Great knife regardless!

It looks like the stamp that gets the most wear is the one that passes by the tang of the secondary blade. Maybe a little extra ftiction.

You guys might be right. The knife doesn’t look too buffed or cleaned up to me. I need to check out more tang stamps on old Catt’s and see if they’re worn off too like mine.

Nice Old Catt Kai!

Thanks Duncan! It’s an old solid well built knife and I like how the bone has been pocket worn down smooth.

 

[r8shell]

I just acquired my first Hibbard Spencer Bartlett! It's got a very interesting blade configuration. It looks to me like spear and clip main blades, plus a spey. All three blades have long pulls, the spear is plain, and the other two are matchstrike. Amazing swedges. Very hard pull, but I'm still flushing crud out of the joints, so I hope I'll be able to open the blades without having to use a pick.

Is this what they call "pick bone"? How old do y'all reckon it is? What cutler may have made it? Should I leave it as is, or fix the tip into a sheepfoot or a short clip?

To quote Roseanne Roseannadanna: "You sure ask a lotta questions for a guy from New Jersey!"

 

[Luger1952]

Nice knives Kai and Kevin! Those are the kind of vintage knives that speak to me

R8shell, that is a great knife! I love vintage HSB vintage folders. They were made by NYKC, Schrade among others. I would call that a pick or gouge bone handle treatment. With the hammered pins I would say pre 1930.

The broken main blade I would reconfigure or reprofile to the shape I have shown in the photo below. Just an idea but it would be fun to do and I think pretty easy if you have some aggressive diamond rods to get the rough shape and then step up to the medium and fine stones to finish it off. Have done this with a few knives I have and it gives you a real sense of accomplishment and satisfaction to restore a blade to something useful!

Good luck and let us see what you come up with!

 

[r8shell]

Nice knives Kai and Kevin! Those are the kind of vintage knives that speak to me

R8shell, that is a great knife! I love vintage HSB vintage folders. They were made by NYKC, Schrade among others. I would call that a pick or gouge bone handle treatment. With the hammered pins I would say pre 1930.

The broken main blade I would reconfigure or reprofile to the shape I have shown in the photo below. Just an idea but it would be fun to do and I think pretty easy if you have some aggressive diamond rods to get the rough shape and then step up to the medium and fine stones to finish it off. Have done this with a few knives I have and it gives you a real sense of accomplishment and satisfaction to restore a blade to something useful!

Good luck and let us see what you come up with!

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Thank you. I find a straight edge to be most useful, and I like the looks of that photo-chop. I'll definitely post pics if I do something like that.

 

[Kbrasmodeler]

Beautiful specimens in this thread. Here is one of mine that I think is older, if not "old":

It's a small colonial serpentine jack. It's another one I got from my friend, Allan, who died recently. I'm guessing it is from some time in the '40's or '50's, from what I know about Allan, but I'll let more knowledgeable folk educate me if I'm wrong.
Here it is next to my Case Peanut for size:

I had three others of similar size and pattern, but different brands and materials. They all went to my three sons, and it is a real pleasure to see them pull these little beauties out for small cutting chores.

Ken

 

[veitsi_poika]

Thank you. I find a straight edge to be most useful, and I like the looks of that photo-chop. I'll definitely post pics if I do something like that.

I agree with Lloyd and first glance tells me Schrade Cut Co... I will look thru the catalog and see if I spot something similar What's the closed length?

Edit: I just took a look at shields for NYK and Schrade Cut Co... I give the edge to NYK on your knife R8shell... of course shields aren't definitive, it looks identical to one of my NYK / Electric Cut Co. Maybe @herder can spot a similar model in his vast library

 

[Duckdog]

A herd of cattle. PAL cattle knife from 1945-1953.

And an Imperial cattle knife from 1935-1945.

Half sunk joints in both and built like tanks.

- Stuart

 

[r8shell]

I agree with Lloyd and first glance tells me Schrade Cut Co... I will look thru the catalog and see if I spot something similar What's the closed length?

Edit: I just took a look at shields for NYK and Schrade Cut Co... I give the edge to NYK on your knife R8shell... of course shields aren't definitive, it looks identical to one of my NYK / Electric Cut Co. Maybe @herder can spot a similar model in his vast library

Thanks for looking. It is 3 5/8th inches.

 

[galvanic1882]

A Miller Brothers (1863-1926) swell end (teardrop) jack, 3 7/8".

Apologies for finger print on the shield.

Apologies for my reflection in the shield (above).
Cool bevel on pile side top edge of secondary blade:

- Stuart

I have a similar knife marked Fabayan. Love the pattern!!

 

[blademan 13]

That Fabayan certainly has some curves. I have never even heard that brand before? I love everything about that main blade as it just has so much going on with the saber grind, swedge, nail nick placing and the stamping. Very nice knife!

 

[Ramrodmb]

I have a similar knife marked Fabayan. Love the pattern!!View attachment 963516 View attachment 963516 View attachment 963517 View attachment 963519

Wow! Mike, that is an awesome knife! Never seen that pattern before yours and D Duckdog 's. Thanks for showing them guys!