"Old Knives"

[VCM3]

Again,quoted from it's owner :

"This one is a bit older than the XceLite, and a bit nicer. 3 3/4" closed, walnut scales, nicely set bowtie shield, and those four fat brass pins show off nicely against the walnut. Still has most of the original crocus and glazed finishes in the correct places.Has had a tiny bit of use and been sharpened a little but remains uncleaned . I believe Schrade used this stamp from about 1915 to around the start of WWII or so. Not exactly sure. I've owned and used a few of these electrician's knives over the years. They can actually be pretty handy for a lot of things. They are generally somewhat crudely fitted and finished , but perfectly useful as the working tool they were designed to be, and very heavy duty. I've never had a particular fondness for them however, until I found this one. The fit and finish on this knife are as nice as virtually any other knife I own"

 

[VCM3]

Continued..

 

[stockman242]

Holy s**t, thats one heck of a fine lookin' TL-29. :thumbup:
Add a bail, and you got the perfect knife for me.

Peter

 

[pedervisti]

Just thought that i would add a few since i already had them in photobucket:

Two Otter folders and one Hubertus fixed blade....

The folders where my uncles and my cousin gave me the Hubertus for my birthday

 

[pedervisti]

Sorry for the small images here they are in the right size

And the other view again

 

[waynorth]

Nice collection, pedervisti!
Any possibility of capturing the tang stamps for us?
Thank You!

 

[pedervisti]

Nice collection, pedervisti!
Any possibility of capturing the tang stamps for us?
Thank You!

Here they are
The Hubertus

The Otters

 

[Blues]

I have a wood handled Otter "boy's knife" (probably fifties vintage) with the same mark on the blade.

 

[Ed Fowler]

Blues: Is that boys knife a folder or fixed blade?
Sure would like to see a photo!

 

[Blues]

Blues: Is that boys knife a folder or fixed blade?
Sure would like to see a photo!

Ed, I called it a "boy's knife" but I hope I didn't misspeak. (In fact that's what BRL referred to it as.) It's a folder and I'll be happy to post images for you:

More info about the knife is in this thread in BRL's forum:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477536

 

[DennisStrickland]

It is my opinion,that it seems,it'd be pretty challenging to collect older knives in excellent "uncleaned" condition,in the current modern day,with the internet there.I was told,that the internet made it possible for collectors to collect,but it seems now "they" have them & it is harder for newer collectors
If,that makes any sense at all
But my hat's off to you guys,it is a great hobby & love
-Vince

i i have been into oldies since 1976. you're correct. my old hi school buddie has about 800. is a treat to see his new finds. more collectors but only same amount of oldies. marble safety hunter ex. 1978, 700.00. now same knife 2900. good luck.

 

[VCM3]

Here's an English style Champagne knife....

Quote,from it's owner ,
"Later 1800's Brookes & Crookes sommelier's knife, 3 5/8" closed, nickel silver, brass, and ivory. Carried and used daily almost since new, but mostly just the corkscrew and foil cutter. Knife blades have seen little use. I carry and use this knife frequently, the foil cutter is very handy for a variety of purposes. Still no cracks in the scales"

 

[VCM3]

Champagne knife..a few more scans...

 

[d.parker]

Beautiful Champagne knife Vince. Thanks for posting, and Congrats to owner.......

 

[Rick]

What a great knife! I really like that flush corkscrew tang, and the way it lies so neatly tucked away in its cozy little compartment.

 

[Phelan]

That big hawksbill looks mighty sweet.

 

[waynorth]

That's a beauty of a champagne knife, Vince!:thumbup:

I just posted these in the Schrade forum, and thought they deserved a place here as well. Post WWII, before Schrade switched to delrin, they made some bone-handled beauties, some subcontracted for Primble and Shapleigh. I can't decide which dye I like the best on that peachseed bone. The swedges aren't half bad either!

 

[VCM3]

Man ! I like that pattern Charlie :thumbup: Thanks for posting those here
-Vince

 

[ken erickson]

Man ! I like that pattern Charlie :thumbup: Thanks for posting those here
-Vince

What Vince said!:thumbup:

I think I like the third one down as far as color.

 

[waynorth]

What Vince said!:thumbup:

I think I like the third one down as far as color.

I like that third one also Ken. Nice glow in the color.

Hey Ken, there's a grinding challenge for you! Kind of a semi-saber, and a long clean swedge; could be fun!