Prototype Jack

[K R Johnson]

As a joke, my brother gave me an old jackknife he found in his garden. This knife had been lost for at least 50 years. I managed to get it apart, etched the master blade in vinegar to find the stamp and by posting my findings in Bernie Levine's forum, I was informed it was imported from Germany between 1909 & 1920 by the Lenox Cutlery Co., N.Y.

This prototype was inspired by the old one. The only changes from the original is the swaging on the pen blade. Notice the back pin is on the inside of the springs as on the original.

Keith

PS...I need to add that since this is my first knife with more that one blade, I sought and got help from Ken Coats, Ken Erickson, and Todd Davison. They were quick to answer any questions I had. Thanks guys.

Specs:

3 5/8" closed,
1095 blades & springs,
Brass liners,
Nickel silver bolsters, bone scales.

 

[pittsteele]

wow :thumbup:

 

[ken erickson]

Keith,

Looks good man! It was a pleasure talking with you as you were building this one. The wait to see the finished product was well worth the wait. I like the way you have the pen sitting low as it should be. It looks as if you nailed the mechanics on this one. NOW, lets see more multi blades!

Ken

 

[James_Terrio]

Beautiful knife and a cool story to boot. :thumbup:

Hiya Ken, from up nort' dere (kinda). How's the weather down there?

 

[JAlexander]

That's awesome, Keith. I really like the way you did that long pull.

James

 

[SHEBOP]

That's just way kewl!

 

[Blues]

Good lookin' knife, Keith!:thumbup:

 

[Dixieblade57]

Great lookin knife! You will have to take that one to your brother and tell him, "see she cleaned up real purdy", would love to see his face, for just a minute!!!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[K R Johnson]

My brother lives next door so he's been watching the progress.

Thanks for the compliments, they're appreciated.

 

[Burton Harruff]

Very slick little knife there. Nice lines and love the color of the scales.

 

[J-siah]

I don't care much for sippies, but that one is so clean. awesome work.

 

[bear1889]

Nice job.....a beautiful piece of work.

 

[Dusty One]

She's a Beauty..

 

[T.A.DAVISON]

Keith,

The knife looks great, you did a very nice job. :thumbup:
And a pretty cool storty to boot with it.

Todd

 

[kc custom]

We" going to have to raise the bar with competition like that, nice Keith.
Ken

 

[koyote]

fantastic job, excellent recreation! I really like the results on that.

 

[Jack O'Neill]

Amazing , just amazing .

 

[popedandy]

Great looking knife!

 

[K R Johnson]

Thanks again folks!

 

[jim poling]

I saw this one in person this weekend fellows, as good as she looks in the photos it is amazing in person.

Jim