Same Frame Group

thawk · Jan 3, 2009

In response to Waynorth asking for a comparison of the 44OT Pen, the 34OT, 36OT, and 44OT use the same frame. The 33OT has a cutout for the pen blade on the jack pattern. The older 33OT, 233 knives did not get the cutout on the front.

Moving from left to right:
ROW 1 - 834UH, 233, Heritage 8341
ROW 2 - 832 K-HORN, 34OT, 36OT-DU, 33OT
ROW 3 - 835Y, 832, 834Y, 834B

I should have dug out an 833UH Prairie Jack to add to the shot. I have a jigged delrin 834 too. Still tracking down a real jigged bone example, and the silver anniversary 34OT.

Anyone got more of these to show? Or another group?

waynorth · Jan 3, 2009

Wow that was quick Hal! Thanks!! This comparison shot is an excellent educational tool for the collector, especially those just learning, but also for old ignorant f*rts like myself. And it's darn pleasant to see the DNA across the board. Nice collection:thumbup:!

ea42 · Jan 3, 2009

Nice family photo Hal! Here's a few more to add (one's not "official", but what the heck

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Eric

thawk · Jan 3, 2009

ea42 said:
Nice family photo Hal! Here's a few more to add (one's not "official", but what the heck ) :

Eric

That is more than official from where I stand. Herman Williams middle name is Schrade isn't it? Is that older Walden a stag handle?

ea42 · Jan 3, 2009

Hal, I definitely agree on the Williams officiality. Yes that's a stag 834 (marked on pile side of master), and quite pocket worn. Here's a shot of the back:

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Eric

thawk · Jan 3, 2009

Wow! That there is the good side. :thumbup::thumbup:

Todd A · Jan 3, 2009

Not much...but 34OT,33OT,44OT,24OTX

thawk · Jan 3, 2009

The XTimer... Another one that has escaped me so far.

Here's a few more, including a couple of uninvited 89ers.

Skoal 36OT

33 and 34's

K-Horns 896K and 234K

Butter n Molasses 896K and 234K

44OT Pen

waynorth · Jan 3, 2009

I can contribute a small group. One is not a repeat of the great knives you all have displayed, the KeenKutter marked one, and I couldn't resist adding the new BF knife which was just sitting here being the same size

!

Todd A · Jan 3, 2009

thawk said:
The XTimer... Another one that has escaped me so far.

Hmmm...and almost everything you posted has escaped me so far. I love that 44OT pen.:thumbup:

Better shot.

Rusty1 · Jan 3, 2009

Nice grouping guys! thawk, I like the 44OT pen as well, nice pick up on that one.

Russell

orvet · Jan 4, 2009

Well, if no one has a the sterling silver Anniversary knife I will post some pics.

Mark Side
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Pile Side

Jimping on Liners

Stamp on Back of Master Blade

Bolster Stamp

It won't let me put any more pics on this post, so I will put the last pic in the next post.

Dale

orvet · Jan 4, 2009

This pic is of the serial number on the left front bolster.

The scales are smooth bone.
It is a nice knife in pretty good condition considering that the silver on it was black when I found it at a flea market.

Dale

lrv · Jan 4, 2009

OH Crap.. I have to add that 34OT SS to my list for 09!
Thanks

DaveT63 · Jan 4, 2009

Thanks, Dale, for showing what that 25th Anniversary 34OTSS looks like finished. I've got two, both unfinished. They've got the handle slabs on, but not shaped, and I don't think the shields are on them, but I'll have to dig them out to verify.

orvet · Jan 4, 2009

Sorry Larry,
But at least you have been able to cross the Ulster 50OT off your list!

Dale

DaveT63 · Jan 4, 2009

Dale, I know what you mean about the black bolsters.

Here are the two unfinished 34OT S.S. knives I mentioned earlier. Unshaped slabbed bone handles, no shield, and no blade etch. Also see no sign of serial numbers on either one.

Rusty1 · Jan 4, 2009

Good to see sometimes are unfinished knives, collectible enough in their own right. Thanks for showing them Dave.

Here is another of the same frame size. A Teddy Roosevelt TR1.

Russell

thawk · Jan 4, 2009

During factory construction, would the handle finishing be done after the bone slabs were pinnned on? What tools are used for shaping and smoothing? I believe so, as often times I see jigging that crimps the edge of the bolsters. This kind of confirms that theory obviously.

Rusty1 · Jan 4, 2009

thawk said:
During factory construction, would the handle finishing be done after the bone slabs were pinnned on? What tools are used for shaping and smoothing? I believe so, as often times I see jigging that crimps the edge of the bolsters. This kind of confirms that theory obviously.

I think the handles are finished off once the slabs are in place, this is where the hafting takes place, the ends would be ground down on a wheel then buffed and polished. Please correct me if I'm wrong someone.

Russell