Repurposed 100 year old UNION KNIFEWORKS Moose Pattern

T. Erdelyi

T. Erdelyi

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I've posted this knife before, I just took a few new pics today.

There's something to be said about repurposing a 100 year old pocket knife.
Found this UNION KNIFEWORKS Moose Pattern with a broken blade a couple of years ago.

This puppy has plenty of walk and talk F&F are fantastic considerin' the age and the fact that the Backsprings and Bolsters are Steel, I paid a few $ for it, maybe $3 or $4, I cleaned it up and reground the broken blade into a box cutter, this puppy holds an unbelievable edge and just feels so right in my hand.

Here's a few pics to share, enjoy.

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WOW!....i love moose,s and that ones no exception!.....that bone??? is very cool.................................FES
 
I really like what you did to the broken blade:thumbup: And the clip blade looks fantastic! not bad at all for 100 years old.
 
Ted... that´s a real beauty! Thank you for showing this to us. I´ve got my very first Moose today :)

Kind regards
 
Almost makes you cry. A knife that is other wise so sweet, with that broken blade.

Anyway, good way to get that baby back into circulation. Looks like it's got another 100years left in her.

Glenn
 
It does see a lot of EDC use, my wife wants me to polish it smooth and remove all the scratches and buff out the iron bolsters.

I keep tellin' her, "...character, it's what they call personality...", to which she usually replies, "...it looks like it's a hundred years old, I know you can make it look like brand new...".

I usually pull out the Pearl William Henry Lancet and she says, "...that's what a knife should look like..." and we move on t another conversation.

Considerin' it's goin' on over 100 years old, this knife is is built better than any of the new USA manufacturers.
 
I Like it! Very cool:thumbup:
A full clip and box cutter is an awesome EDC ..thanx for sharing!
 
T. Erdelyi said:
It does see a lot of EDC use, my wife wants me to polish it smooth and remove all the scratches and buff out the iron bolsters.

I keep tellin' her, "...character, it's what they call personality...", to which she usually replies, "...it looks like it's a hundred years old, I know you can make it look like brand new...".

I usually pull out the Pearl William Henry Lancet and she says, "...that's what a knife should look like..." and we move on t another conversation.

Considerin' it's goin' on over 100 years old, this knife is is built better than any of the new USA manufacturers.
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It is not that I don't believe this statement, but I am wondering how you formed it?
 
100 years. Wow!

No, don't ever distort the many years of character that knife has built up. That should be a punishable crime.

Can you imagine if that knife could talk, what tales could it tell you, of where it's been and who carried it? Food for imagination.:)

1912, hmmm.

Carl.
 
The bone is so rich and yummy looking that I'd be sorely tempted to simmer that knife with some carrots, 'taters and herbs for a few hours.

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Cool knife. I'm glad to see it repurposed and getting some use. I would have done the same. I also wouldn't buff the blades and bolsters. ...would be sort of like "touching up" the Mona Lisa.
 
Thats a real beauty. It's amazing how 100 years ago they got the fit and finish better than any modern day knife manufactured today. The grinds on older knives are perfect IMO.
 
The Jigged Bone scales are warm to the touch, they almost seem alive, this knife belonged to a workin' man who appreciated and took care a fine quality tool.

It's been carried so much that it's definitely "Pocket Worn" except the blades which are full and sharp.

When I bought it, I originally wanted it for a tool box knife, till I saw how nice the bone was and how great the over all condition of the knife was, a little research and light cleanin' and I got a 100 year old work knife.

I love old finds like this, this is what still draws me to little cigar boxes and glass cases at yard sales and flea markets. :)
 
That is a nice knife Ted. What are the details of the "moose pattern", two main blades?

I lucked into a nice OLD knife possibly on par age wise with yours. However it was no longer in presentable condition, forget broken blades this one had it's beautiful main blade viciously ground down, and likely lost the pen blade to heavy use much earlier. But what I did learn from that knife was that there is something to be said for forged steel folding knives. Maybe I'm an odd nut in this case but the old forged blades seem to manage their edges well, and gain my overall trust more easily than any knife of recent manufacture I have at home. (admittedly that isn't much compared to many folks)

EDIT: The stag also caught my eye. I loved the shield side, it seemed to gravitate toward the center, and gently merge with the shield. It is quite nice.
 
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