Share pictures of your Small Traditional Knives 2 7/8" closed or less.

This little champagne advertising lobster knife was made in Solingen circa 1890s. It is about 2 inches long and has somewhat unusual dog bone bolsters.
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Took a pic of a few of mine today. Missed a couple of them for the pic, and others wouldn't qualify as traditionals. Here's most of the smaller fellas:

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They are new and old, gifts, purchases, etc. Starting at 6:00 and working clockwise, is of course a CASE peanut in stainless. This is an older CASE and the workmanship is outstanding.

Next is a Boker 'nut, a gift from a friend. 440c steel, no longer made, and a nice little knife. Next is a Colonial of some sort. Hollow bolsters and the knife is simply held together by bent tabs. Found it in my Dad's junk box. At 11:00 with the Federal shield is an old John Primble peanut. Still a nice little knife, probably 35 - 40 years old.

Next with "Winterbottom bone" covers is a Queen Dan Burke half whittler. Excellent knife, and due to its partially serpentine shape it melts away in the pocket. The second blade is so thin it will literally bend 1/4" with no harm! This is a wicked slicer. After that, a Buck 501. Another excellent knife, carried it off and on for many years, sometimes with other knives as it is an excellent slicer. About 3:00, a Remington peanut. Very well made little knife gifted to me. It is kind of a heavy duty peanut. After that, a Kershaw Whiskey Gap. This knife is indestructible and will stand hard use that would kill heavier knives. Hard to keep razor sharp and hard to sharpen with its sabre grind, but a great utility blade once it is reprofiled. Years of use and the lockback is still tight and there is no wobble anywhere.

In the center, the tiniest real knife I own, a Buck 305. Made when they were still flat ground, this isn't the best slicer. It is built like a small watch, but honestly, is too small for my regular daily use. I am surprised that so many folks have these smaller knives. I really like seeing them.

Robert

Disclaimer: Took this picture earlier today and noticed this evening when putting the knives back in their box that the DB half whittler and the Kershaw were a tiny bit longer than the peanuts. They are, they are 1/8" longer than requested. Sorry about that!
 
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The Buck in the center looks like a 305 or a 309. A buck 301 is a 3 blade stockman that is 3 7/8 in. All knives are very nice and a great collection. Thanks for showing.
Harold
 
I almost forgot about this. 1 3/8" closed
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markings GRAEF ? GERMANY. If you have any info please do tell.
 
midnight flyer said:
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In the center, the tiniest real knife I own, a Buck 301.
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bucksforus said:
The Buck in the center looks like a 305 or a 309. A buck 301 is a 3 blade stockman that is 3 7/8 in. All knives are very nice and a great collection. Thanks for showing.
Harold
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It has a coping blade. It's a 305. And that long pull means it was made by Camillus, which means it was made prior to 1985.
 
knarfeng said:
It has a coping blade. It's a 305. And that long pull means it was made by Camillus, which means it was made prior to 1985.
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OK. I put on my glasses... got out the flashlight... you are completely correct. It is stamped as a 305.

Post corrected. Got some real eagle eyes around here!

Robert
 
I rarely find much in the antique district of town but I like to go there and do occasionally find something. Got these yesterday:

Schrade 108 OT at 2 3/4:

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Gits Razor - Nife at 2 3/8"

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wagglebee said:
That Old Timer looks great Brad.
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I was thinking the exact same thing. Great find!

I have a Craftsman 9473 that is essentially the same size and configuration, and it is a sweet little knife. The handle material looks different than other OTs I have seen, and in my opinion much nicer. What is the difference, do you know?
 
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