Spear-Carriers!

[DelOro]

 

[Jody744]

Moore Handley Hdwe, those who know more than I say prolly Camillus made. I also believe this is my oldest knife

 

[Dschal]

This is a good spear.

 

[Fodderwing]

 

[5K Qs]

Here are a couple of large Continental mammalian spearpoints.
A French Squirrel:

A German Cat:

- GT

 

[Fodderwing]

Hibbard Spencer & Bartlett

 

[lambertiana]

And then there all of the antiques that I have that have spear blades...

 

[Fodderwing]

 

[Buzzbait]

I like fat spears,


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Outstanding!!!

 

[Buzzbait]

the coping blade on these NF #77s look very long, is that the perspective?

The coping blade is definitely longer than average on the 77 Barlow. But I like to think of the length as “just right”. Not too long. Not too short.

 

[Will Power]

I have quite a few spears, but this old Challenge is my favorite. Thin edge, gets scary sharp and holds the edge pretty good. The blade is remarkably full despite being a century old, and in the right light the blade etch is still visible.The tip of the punch is intact, its just stuck a bit into the post.

This one is a really close runner up, was pretty grungey when I found it. Its a Camillus Army post exchange knife. That's 70 years of earned patina right there. Two of the things I like about it go hand in hand. One this knife seems to be kinda rare nowadays, and two, I found it in the bottom of a bowl of knives at a antique shop. Poor little fella been passed over God knows how many times because it was full of gunk. Old motor oil and grease gunk. So here sits this rare little gem in the bottom of a bowl, neglected until a newbie traditional knife knut saves it. I just thought it was really neat with its caplifter.

And 2 more that I really really like. The Camillus 23, I like the idea of the big 'ol workhorse of a knife all dressed up. Hard for me to get pics that do the MOP justice. Somebody also did some simple but neat file work on the blades and backsprings. And last but by far not least, a Schrade Cut Co. whittler graciously gifted to me by @blademan 13 . This is such a neat little knife,again I can't do the MOP justice. Thin scalpel like blades, very sharp. I think it makes such a good companion to the big 23. I have others, but these are my favorites.

That old Challenge is really saying something Pure gold!

 

[Will Power]

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Stirred and shaken me! That Dark Ram's Horn is an exceptional item Dwight, I greatly admire the Lionsteel approach, something fresh and admirable.

Big shout too to L lambertiana for showing that fine Viper and the other knives, fine selection.

 

[Will Power]

The Forum Knife 11 ushered in the 85 frame, not only a decent bulbous interpretation of the Spear but NS liners and a fine shield and bone.

 

[Will Power]

I might well be wrong, but I suspect that back in the c19th the Spear was more common over the Clip? Can we suggest it's the more Traditional ha ha? No, of course not But I do like the way the blade sits down in frames more than the Clip.

Here, a GEC 14 Jack shows some presence

 

[Will Power]

This is what I alluded to by the blade sitting down nicely in the frame. Here, a Black Box Mini Gunstock demonstrates this and yet, access to the master blade's nick is not compromised.

I like the Mini Gunstock but don't have enthusiasm for the full size version, odd.

 

[Jolipapa]

I might well be wrong, but I suspect that back in the c19th the Spear was more common over the Clip? Can we suggest it's the more Traditional ha ha? No, of course not But I do like the way the blade sits down in frames more than the Clip.

Here, a GEC 14 Jack shows some presence

Spear (Bourbonnaise) is the pattern most spread on French knives, the Laguiole the tree hiding the forrest.
ps I agree with you about the gunstock, the smaller the better.

 

[Fodderwing]

Stirred and shaken me! That Dark Ram's Horn is an exceptional item Dwight, I greatly admire the Lionsteel approach, something fresh and admirable.

Thank you Will. I agree.

 

[black mamba]

A couple of my favorite pre-WWII oldies from Robeson ShurEdge Rochester:

Butter & Molasses #822105 Jack

Jigged Bone #622359 Swell Center Pen

 

[Ace Rimmer]

The tribal lock, of course! Hey, this thread came along at just the right time. I've been contemplating looking for one of the new Case barlows and trying to decide on clip of spear -- so spear it is. I also want to look for another tribal lock with bone covers and maybe CV steel.

 

[5K Qs]

Fat spear on a GEC 85 (thanks, Paul):

Skinny spear on a Rough Rider all-stainless melon tester:

Homemade "spear" on an Opinel #6:

- GT