Share your Ulster/ Dwight Divine & Son(Sons)

Campbellclanman said:
Forgive me for asking what would probably be a stupid beginners question.... that beautiful Sleeve-board whittler, with the different stampings, and it appearing to be a unique assembly of out-contracted knife parts ( blades ) would ( or should ) this be more desirable to the Collector?
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IMHO (and a very good question)... and take my opinion with a grain of salt. I think if the knife has never been apart, it is an indication that back when the knife was assembled, the little stamps on the blades did not matter much to the end result. But it is curious to think where the knife actually was distributed to. Those jumbo whittlers are extremely collectible anyway. In this case, the pattern itself and the condition completely trump how the blades are stamped, but I would think if it comes down to value, which is sort of moot, a like pattern with all blades stamped Ulster Knife Co would bring a higher selling price.
 
waltmc said:
I've got one of the same model and vintage as the first post. Gotta take a few more pictures!
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Mine & I can assume yours, is so well made and the attention to detail, my favorite scout knife without a doubt. The bone is also exquisite, Dwight Divine did such a great job on all his knives and took a real pride in his product.
Also is yours a Dwight Divine & Son, or Dwight Divine & Sons ?
DD& Son = 1900-1923
DD& Sons= 1924-1941

Thanks for sharing, would love to see more pics
Pete
 
No problem at all stvpourciau, closed length is usually the length that we're refering to when we mention a knife length. I'm not positive what the G stands for, but they do describe their bone handled knives as "Genuine Bone Stag", so it likey stands for genuine. They couldn't use B for bone because they also ran the same pattern in black stagged handles, so it likely would have caused confusion. All their bone handled knives had the G lettering, black had no letters, and yellow had a Y.

Eric
 
thawk said:
IMHO (and a very good question)... and take my opinion with a grain of salt. I think if the knife has never been apart, it is an indication that back when the knife was assembled, the little stamps on the blades did not matter much to the end result. But it is curious to think where the knife actually was distributed to. Those jumbo whittlers are extremely collectible anyway. In this case, the pattern itself and the condition completely trump how the blades are stamped, but I would think if it comes down to value, which is sort of moot, a like pattern with all blades stamped Ulster Knife Co would bring a higher selling price.
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Thank you, I too thought it was a great way to see as to where the knives were contracted out to, and to me ( as to why I asked ) it holds more attraction.
Thank you once again for taking the time out here Hal.
 
Campbellclanman said:
Just absolutely stunning knives Barry, to me they look as though they would be the "creme dela creme".

Forgive me for asking what would probably be a stupid beginners question.... that beautiful Sleeve-board whittler, with the different stampings, and it appearing to be a unique assembly of out-contracted knife parts ( blades ) would ( or should ) this be more desirable to the Collector?

In any event, Barry its always a pleasure to view your beautiful knives...it really is a pleasure.
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Duncan, Sometimes a "unique assembly of out-contracted knife parts" to some is a suspect "franken knife" To others it might be a desirable collectable. This knife is a true unknown as far as the reason for the mix of stampings. If knives could talk it sure would be an interesting story this one could tell??? Thanks, Barry
 
A pair of pearls with a large nail file blade. They are constructed like a 3 blade stock man's knife. The 2 cutting blades share a back spring and the file is on its own back spring.
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1fartsmella said:
Duncan, Sometimes a "unique assembly of out-contracted knife parts" to some is a suspect "franken knife" To others it might be a desirable collectable. This knife is a true unknown as far as the reason for the mix of stampings. If knives could talk it sure would be an interesting story this one could tell??? Thanks, Barry
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Thank you Barry, well, I think the knife is quite incredible, as are the bigger percentage of your knives that we here are lucky enough for you to share with us.
 
Hello folks! Have been a member for for about 3 years but never found a reason to post. I thought I would share my group of Ulsters. The clip blade barlow upper left was my every day carry knife for the best part of a decade back in the '80s. The stockman on the sharpening stone has been a carry knife off and on in more recent time. The knives come from pawn shops, garage sales and ebay over many years.
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The Boy Scout Ulster below was found at a flea market with the owners pamphlet. It also had the box but there was so much wear on the box that you almost couldn't read any writing. Thankfully the pamphlet and knife were in decent condition.
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I have been pleasantly surprised over the years by the quality and edge holding abilities of the Ulster knives.
 
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Ulster #10 Barlow (not a "Ulster Old Timer"/Prince Edward special)
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Ulster "Offical" BSA Scout/Camp knife from c.1980. (likely made by Camillus. For all but the Scout Knives, I think Ulster was history by 1969/1970, replaced by Old Timer, at end of the the RJ Renolds/Prince Edward "Ulster Old Timer"knives. :( )
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afishhunter said:
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I always like it when someone bumps an interesting old thread!! Too bad a few pics have disappeared, but there are still some nice ones here!!
Below is a hunky sleeveboard whittler, built like a fall bear!! A little over 3 1/2" long, it's a fair handful!!Sleeve whit 1.jpgSleeve whit 3.jpgSleeve whit 2.jpg
Carefully used; perfect patina!! :)
 
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