THE G. TRIT_ HDWE. CO. Barlow Needs some help.

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Found this knife in a barn my Gramma's brothers built in 1937. It has potential to be much older as they homesteaded there in 1911 but I am new to "knifewerld" and will let you pros decide that.;)

She may not look like much but she is the favorite folder in my collection. Why? Well, it was built with heart, basic but decent wood and even silver bolsters.

For the life of me I cannot decifer what the last letter is on the blade, it could be an O as in Trito. No one in my family had the initials M.S. either so perhaps that is the distributors letters there.

I have no interest in refinishing this knife, it is too far gone. I would love to get another one the same as it though to carry and use.:cool:
Any information would be greatly appreciated as to possible age, where it came from and how much you want for yours!:D

Pics aren't the best, I apologize. Photo studio is not yet set up.
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Handle is 4 9/16" long, bolster appears to be silver as it is tarnished green at the edges.
If this should be in another forum please let me know, bit of a newb here.

Cheers!
 
You're definitely in the right place. That's as traditional as it gets. If you would like some more information on that knife, a better picture of the tang stamp, as well as a post to Bernard Levine would make a world of difference. Either way, that knife looks like it's got quite a story behind it.
 
Got it!

The George Tritch Hardware Company, out of Denver. Knives made by Ulster, mark used from 1859. I'd say you're talking the Dwight Devine era for Ulster, so 1876-1941. Gut feeling? 1900-1930, somewhere in there.
 
Alright, you guys made that too easy! Was going to post it in Bernard's forum but I was dissappointed with the pics I took and I am sure he would too. Until I could get better ones I wanted to post it somewhere and just see what comes of it.

Are they easy to find in good shape?
Any idea how to tell what shape the blades had?

Thanks so much!
Noel
 
Given the age, you're not going to find another one in good shape easily. I'd set my sights on finding an Ulster Dwight Devine- same maker, different mark. As for blades, most likely spear and pen.
 
What would be really great then is to find a guy who would make me a new one same as the original, one I can use all the time.
I would imagine most of these knives saw hard service, very few of the ones found at the farm are in nice shape save for one fixed blade Swede hunting knife a USMC WWII bringback and a little slender one.

Grampa's Premier lifetime got abused bad too, would love to get one of these to carry as well. Only ones I found seem to be available but only at a king's ransom.

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There a lots of people who do knife repair and could put another blade in the original knife.Just so,z ya know
 
FOG2 said:
There a lots of people who do knife repair and could put another blade in the original knife.Just so,z ya know
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Along those lines. if you post an image of the knife and your needs in the Maintenance/Embellishment Forum, one or more knife repair/restorers or knife makers may respond and give you an idea of what would be involved.
 
Interesting idea! The Tritch is pretty rough though with handles cracked etc. If I lost a duplicate I wouldn't feel *quite as guilty too.

Something to consider though. Cheers!
 
Yes, it's mine. It's the only cokebottle jack that I have. I really like a good ebony handle, and this one has quality ebony.

The shield looks like it was originally the same as your knife, but it was cut down before it was put into the handle because the wood is inletted for a very close fit.
 
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