Post photos of doctor's knives in this thread?

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gr8dismal

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I've developed a hankerin' for a doctor's knife, don't have one yet, post a pic of yours?

Thanks.
 
I think the Doctor's Knife is a very classy pattern. Would love to know more about it. Got my first Doctor's Knife recently, a Kastor & Co (Solingen) :)







 
Sorry double-tap, my internet connection is terrible today :(
 
Jack Black said:
I think the Doctor's Knife is a very classy pattern. Would love to know more about it. Got my first Doctor's Knife recently, a Kastor & Co (Solingen) :)
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Jack, thank you- your original post of that knife is the reason I got a hankerin' :thumbup:
 
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Queen Classics Doctor's Knife. This one made after Queen was purchased by Mr. Daniels, and has a pinned in shield. I too like the pattern... the word elegant comes to mind :-)
 
 
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Here's my two. Never cared for the spatula, but am always looking for the right one with a pen secondary.
 
gr8dismal said:
Jack, thank you- your original post of that knife is the reason I got a hankerin' :thumbup:
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I think I was very lucky to find that one, it's the first old Doctor's Knife pattern I've seen on sale here :)
 
^ That's a nice one Robin, think I've admired it before :thumbup:
 
Thanks Jack, It's well built and pointier than the norm. I Love that old Kaster of yours with the pill crusher bolster.

Have a great day my friend.

Robin
 
Pipeman said:
Thanks Jack, It's well built and pointier than the norm. I Love that old Kaster of yours with the pill crusher bolster.

Have a great day my friend.

Robin
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Thanks a lot Robin.

And you sir :)

Jack
 
This Robt Klass pattern is lumped into the Doctor's Knife category in Levine's book (per the only online discussion I have ever found on it). Apparently it came in "bail" and "no bail" versions.

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ETA: I finally found the modern knife it reminds me of....
GEC #89 Melon Whittler
 
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With both of my grandfathers having been small town doctors, I'm a little disappointed that I haven't seen one of these pop up. It is possible that one of my cousins snagged one without my knowing at some point. I may have missed it but what eras were these regularly used for for their intended purpose?
 
Here's a single blade made by Mike Alsdorf that got away from me. I wish I'd kept it.
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I've got an Alsdorf that is almost identical to the one Gary just posted, so I won't post it again. Mike Alsdorf makes a fantastic doctor's knife.

Here is a Rick Menefee prototype doctor's knife with some incredible old Remington bone:

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