"Old Knives"

Misplaced Hillbilly · Jan 9, 2019

Welcome to the forum! I'm sure someone can help, however we're gonna need pics, :thumbsup:

July3397 · Jan 9, 2019

Misplaced Hillbilly said:
Welcome to the forum! I'm sure someone can help, however we're gonna need pics,

I posted a pic with the msg but will not add to my draft when I post? Trying to post from my photo library on my phone via copy and paste.

July3397 · Jan 9, 2019

July3397 said:
I posted a pic with the msg but will not add to my draft when I post? Trying to post from my photo library on my phone via copy and paste.

waynorth · Jan 9, 2019

You might need a paid membership to post pics???

July3397 · Jan 9, 2019

waynorth said:
You might need a paid membership to post pics???

Ok thank you

Prester John · Jan 9, 2019

July3397 said:
Ok thank you

I was an unpaid member for a short time--maybe a month. I can't remember if I was able to post pictures or not. But I recommend a paid membership. I started with a Basic for $10 but soon upgraded to Gold. Go for the Gold!

Gevonovich · Jan 9, 2019

July3397 said:
Ok thank you

r redden · Jan 11, 2019

Okay guys and gals after messing around with knives for many years I just bought something I've never owned and can't remember seeing. This may be common and I'm just having a "Brain Cloud" but I do not see any mod what-so-ever to the main blade on this Shapleigh Diamond Edge Harness Jack I just don't recognize the blade shape but for $11 why not. It's in good condition just needs a little maintenance. I don't know much about this brand or harness jacks in general so any info would be deeply appreciated I'm not looking for a value so don't worry about that.

Campbellclanman · Jan 11, 2019

Randy my friend- how are you? I hope you are doing well!
Randy that looks to be a Easy Opener twin bladed Jack and not an Harness Jack, both the Main and Pen Blade are sharpened down to such a manner.

A well loved knife that today still warms the heart.

Gevonovich · Jan 11, 2019

Duncan is correct, but what a gem Randy !

r redden · Jan 11, 2019

Thanks guys I didn't have a clue. :thumbsup:

I've got some other old knives I think I'll gather some of them up with this one and give em away in a GAW. Maybe 10 or twenty do you guys think anyone would be interested in winning them?

veitsi_poika · Jan 11, 2019

Campbellclanman said:
Randy my friend- how are you? I hope you are doing well!
Randy that looks to be a Easy Opener twin bladed Jack and not an Harness Jack, both the Main and Pen Blade are sharpened down to such a manner.

A well loved knife that today still warms the heart.

Somebody made themselves a double-punch jack

veitsi_poika · Jan 11, 2019

I have not seen many Schrade Cut Co MOP's in decent shape so I couldn't resist this whittler

Very smooth action and full snap on all blades; the file/pen blades have nice half stop too. I have my company "Holiday" party tonight and this one is going along

Gevonovich · Jan 11, 2019

veitsi_poika said:
I have not seen many Schrade Cut Co MOP's in decent shape so I couldn't resist this whittler Very smooth action and full snap on all blades; the file/pen blades have nice half stop too. I have my company "Holiday" party tonight and this one is going along

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Have fun and good choice, Kevin ! A real Cut above...lovely in every respect !!

waynorth · Jan 11, 2019

Nice one, Kevin!! Schrade Cut. Co. did make Pearl knives from time to time, both Pens and Regular Jacks.

Campbellclanman · Jan 11, 2019

Yeah- agreed - that is a nice wee knife- that brings me back to the 2016 Rendezvous- I finally met in person my friend Dave Gentry ( knowtracks )- I threw him a couple of wee Knives and he did so in return- lol he’s such a nice guy - but one of those was a real fine beautiful Pearl Schrade - it even had a sweetheart of a Bail that in itself was so nicely finished.

Now from memory it would have been a 50 possibly 60 year old knife.and was in immaculate condition.

I kinda felt proud handing that fine gentleman that knife.

rockman0 · Jan 12, 2019

Hollinger Fremont OH. Not much information on the net. 1905ish to 1958. I searched the porch and only found 2 examples, a few more over on aapk. If anyone has more information on Hollinger please share. Looking at pictures of a Claus barlow it looks very similar, same bolsters, same big nail nicks on both blades, both hail from Fremont OH. I wonder if Hollinger made knives for Claus or vice versa? Anyway on to this barlow and my apologies for the lackluster cell phone pictures. It's been raining since this knife arrived and supposed to rain all day again today so I stepped out to my car at lunch yesterday and snapped a few pictures. I do believe this barlow has jumped straight to my favorite of my paltry barlow collection

It checks all the boxes for my tastes in vintage knives. Everything is crisp, it's uncleaned, full blades with the main filling the well, blades open and close like a new knife with strong pulls around a 6 or 7 with strong snaps, very well made with no gaps between liners and springs. Based on the workmanship I'm guessing this was made early on, 1920's to 30's.

Fodderwing · Jan 12, 2019

rockman0 said:
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Amazing Barlow Rob.

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veitsi_poika · Jan 12, 2019

rockman0 said:
Hollinger Fremont OH. Not much information on the net. 1905ish to 1958. I searched the porch and only found 2 examples, a few more over on aapk. If anyone has more information on Hollinger please share. Looking at pictures of a Claus barlow it looks very similar, same bolsters, same big nail nicks on both blades, both hail from Fremont OH. I wonder if Hollinger made knives for Claus or vice versa? Anyway on to this barlow and my apologies for the lackluster cell phone pictures. It's been raining since this knife arrived and supposed to rain all day again today so I stepped out to my car at lunch yesterday and snapped a few pictures. I do believe this barlow has jumped straight to my favorite of my paltry barlow collection It checks all the boxes for my tastes in vintage knives. Everything is crisp, it's uncleaned, full blades with the main filling the well, blades open and close like a new knife with strong pulls around a 6 or 7 with strong snaps, very well made with no gaps between liners and springs. Based on the workmanship I'm guessing this was made early on, 1920's to 30's.

I love the random deeper saw marks in the bone, gives it some unique character! It's rare to find such a nice knife with a tang stamp that is not in Goins catalog... more likely that Clauss made the Hollinger knife rather than vice versa. I will look around and see what I can dig up, sounds like a good research project while having coffee and watching Paladin (Have Gun Will Travel) this morning.

Correction: I guess Hollinger is in Goins... 1905 to 1958

rockman0 · Jan 12, 2019

Thanks Dwight :thumbsup:

veitsi_poika said:
I love the random deeper saw marks in the bone, gives it some unique character! It's rare to find such a nice knife with a tang stamp that is not in Goins catalog... more likely that Clauss made the Hollinger knife rather than vice versa. I will look around and see what I can dig up, sounds like a good research project while having coffee and watching Paladin (Have Gun Will Travel) this morning.

Correction: I guess Hollinger is in Goins... 1905 to 1958

Hope you find something Kevin. My search skills aren't the best. I did find info that Hollinger made knives and tools. I believe Claus made knives as well but we're primarily making shears. Case made knives for Claus too so we may never know which company made this Hollinger. Thanks :thumbsup: