"Old Knives"

Harry - top row - 2nd to the right is a Saynor. Not the earliest but not too recent either, possibly 50’s? Most of this lot I gifted to Paul as he likes the Pruners and he’s done an awful lot for me so it was a no brainer.

I did keep a very large Eye Witness that Jack Black gifted me out of this lot. I cannot remember the Checkered’s brand if it was a Nest Knife or not? Paul could answer that.

There’s one extremely old Knife in there that is like a Bear trap - same blade as the Marples above - wooden Scales ( Top Left), Also from memory a stunning Remington and a “as just as nice “ Sword Brand in the bottom three right hand side :) :thumbsup:
 
Not as old as those discussed Seax knives, but made some time between WWI and WWII, this could be the mintiest Schrade Cut. Co. I own!! A rarely seen SCC lockback English Jack! It has a Saber grind blade, a fine etch, full ink, and is 4 1/2" long!!
Schrade Cut Locker Inky 1.jpg Schrade Cut Locker Inky 2.jpg Schrade Cut Locker Inky 3.jpg
(Scratch marks are on my decrepit scanners glass!!)
 
Glad you like it, Cal!! It has quite a history! Rumored to come from a collection of a disgraced supervisor from Schrade's past - and only uncovered in his estate!!:eek::rolleyes::D
 
Wow!!!
I think I just saw the best of the best just then!! I had better sit down- Whew!!
Charlie I cannot add to what our friends have just said about both of those beauties, they sure added to my morning I can tell you!!

isn’t it funny- that Marples I posted Earlier looks like an old chunk of Brick when compared to that Schrade English Jack!:D

To say that Schrade must be the Mintiest Schrade you have us a statement all on its own then - because Wow Charlie!!!!!!
 
It's just a different kind of beauty, in my opinion, Duncan!! It is startling (and expensive:eek:) to find an SCC like that big jack, but equally pleasing to find a wonderful old knife like your Marples, with wonderful patina on it!!:)
- - - - And cheaper!!:D
I can love my used antiques just as much!! In fact, MORE, because I don't have to worry about them!!:p
 
Oh yes I understand very much in what you say there Charlie!
It’s extremely nice having mint examples- here in NZ the upkeep is hard work to say the least and even then I have had absolute Heartbreaking moments ( that still hurt to this day ) to find rust on a carefully stored and coated knife!
I too love the old patina’d examples so much- I have not yet the balance I am pursuing if new mint/ old mint/ old patina’d.

I now handle my mint knives with gloves- and recoat with R wax after every couple of months.
 
OK, all you cats in the swamps- I can help. We are high and dry here in the Rocky Mountain prairie front. We don't have to use oil on ANYTHING except to lubricate. So... send them along.... They will be safe here.
 
tongueriver said:
OK, all you cats in the swamps- I can help. We are high and dry here in the Rocky Mountain prairie front. We don't have to use oil on ANYTHING except to lubricate. So... send them along..:rolleyes:.. They will be safe here.
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A joyful spot wherein to own knives!!
No wonder you are so "helpful", Cal!!:D
Mike Robuck said:
Both are incredible Charlie!!
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Thanks, Mike!!:thumbsup: I think that SCC is up to your standards!!;)
 
Here are four more English Jacks with locking blades!!
From the top:
an early Schatt&Morgan, an I*XL, a Pacific Hardware & Steel and a Utica (curved)!
I've always assumed the original English Jack pattern, with its implied "self-defense" function, should have a locking blade! But of course, that is not always the case!!:rolleyes:Lockers 4 A.jpg Lockers 4 B.jpg
 
waynorth said:
Thanks Mike!!:thumbsup::thumbsup: 'Likes' are nice,
but it's more fun to hear from someone!!:p:D
Especially in these hermit-like conditions!!:eek:
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I can agree with you on that Statement Charlie . LIKES are very nice but , QUOTES can easily turn into Conversations . Of all the unbelievable knives that you have just shown , the one that I will remember is your Cattaraugus Hunters Pride . Take care my friend .

Harry
 
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