Oldest Traditional Pocket Knife You Actually Tote And Use ??

[kamagong]

I think my oldest is this Miller Bros. HJ.

 

[Heathenhymnal]

This Corliss Cutlery Easy Opener is the oldest one I can actually confirm a date range on, 1900-1910. This old boy still has some killer snap and slices like a laser beam!

I suspect this old Klaas barlow could be even older but I haven't been able to find a way to fully confirm that.

 

[The Zieg]

I don't have a knife that can compete with the centenarians here, but I do regularly work out with this circa 1820 model 1811 cavalry saber. Sadly, I cannot find an excuse to tote it regularly .

Zieg

 

[Primble]

I don't own a knife that I won't carry or use to cut things, but, I have plenty that never get hard use. This old Gardner might be one of my oldest that gets some pocket and cuttin' time.

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[Modoc ED]

I carry and use this Imperial 1932 -1956 era Easy Open Jack often. Not regularly but often.

 

[BrotherJim]

Whoa !!! ... some gorgeous beloved oldies all-uh-y'all. Thanks for sharing

 

[calm]

https://imgur.com/aEtQ0n8

 

[Wild Willie]

Not exactly sure of the years Voss Cutlery contracted for Hen and Rooster, but this is the oldest knife I own that sees regular carry.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

I don't carry it very often, but sometimes I still carry my first knife, given to me at age 6 in 1977.

 

[Old Hunter]

I am unsure of the age of a number of my knives. I think this E. C. Simmons Keen Kutter 3-1/2" jackknife is the oldest I have, being pre-WWII. I don't carry it alot, but it does get pocket time in my collection of occasional carries. OH

 

[Hickory n steel]

I guess it would have to be this 60's ( I believe) Case, though I've had it less than a year and haven't carried it a ton.
I'm not afraid to carry and use it, I just haven't done so that much.

 

[danno50]

A C.F. Wolfertz & Co. Goins says 1905 to 1944. In my pocket today.

 

[Hale Storm]

Globe Cutlery 1921-1929.

 

[Lesknife]

I have a pre 84 Buck 307 Wrangler that I acquired two years ago. I don’t carry it often as it’s a big hunk of stockman knife. Lol. I’ve taken it on a couple of camping trips but only light duty stuff.

I also have a 1989 Buck 301 that was given to me in 1989 from a Tifco salesman as customer appreciation. That is the knife that got me into being a Buck fan. I still have it and use it occasionally. Darn good pock knife !

All other older knives going back to 1970, mostly Old Timers 34OT I’ve had were lost or stolen.

 

[Ernie1980]

I have some older knives that get carried at least occasionally, but this one gets pocketed weekly! Not sure the exact age, but New Knife co went under in 1931 so it is at least that old.

 

[BrotherJim]

1) From the OP ... 1927-1940 Camillus for Sears (mark side)
2) Cleaned up a bit tonight for relaxation and will post later in the tote thread for Stockman Sunday (pile side)
I had this knife on me more this past week than any other. Just a splendid survivor with smooth action and good snap.

But what I'm enjoying most are the knives posted by you guys. Thanks !!!

Taken days apart and different lighting. The bone dye is even on both sides.

 

[Rufus1949]

1) From the OP ... 1927-1940 Camillus for Sears (mark side)
2) Cleaned up a bit tonight for relaxation and will post later in the tote thread for Stockman Sunday (pile side)
I had this knife on me more this past week than any other. Just a splendid survivor with smooth action and good snap.

But what I'm enjoying most are the knives posted by you guys. Thanks !!!

Taken days apart and different lighting. The bone dye is even on both sides.

That is a beautiful knife no matter the age..

 

[SteveC]

I believe this is my oldest . E.C. Simmons KEEN KUTTER Cattle Knife K3278

 

[Ironbut]

I have a couple Kutmaster & Schrade Barlows that are much older, but this is the oldest knife that sees any carry & use. The tang stamp says it's from around 1940-1964, and it's still a good solid user. It hasn't had the blades ground away on someone's bench grinder, like most I find at flea markets, etc.

 

[danno50]

I believe this is my oldest . E.C. Simmons KEEN KUTTER Cattle Knife K3278



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Love seeing that one, Steve.