The Marble's USA Thread

[Raymond1000]

I gave up using a hatchet in the woods in the early 60s.

I replaced it with a Marbles 10” Trailmaker.

It served me well for years. I wish I still had it.

 

[MT Damascus]

Okay, let's see if this works.

Here they are, just change the url code to img code.

Kris

 

[knarfeng]

You almost had it. Click on "reply with quote" to look at how the code should look.

Okay, let's see if this works.

 

[Thomas Linton]

Mike Stewart (more recently the founder of Bark River Knife and Tool) was the vice-president of Marble's and was in charge of knife production from August of 1997 to August of 2001. Many collectors agree that the Marble's knives produced during this period were of excellent quality, and mint-condition 'Stewart-era" knives continue to garner prices equal to, or at times exceeding, their original sale value.

Between 1997 and 2000, Mr. Stewart decided it would be useful to have a dating system for the knives being produced, and rather than a mere date stamp, a creative solution was reached - the year of production during this period would be identified by the unique combination of stacked washers. For those interested in these highly-collectible knives, I thought this might be useful:

I have one pre-WW II No. 9. Like all the others I have seen, it has the triple-hole eye, not a two-hole eye. HAs anyone evr seen a NO. 9 with a two-hole eye?

 

[Hammer67]

The knife in my pocket was my wife's grandfather's. I don't know much about it, but it says "Marbles" on the handle. It's 6 1/4" long when closed, and 9 1/4" when open. The leather sheath has gotten a bit brittle, so I need to replace that. The handles had started turning green (from sweat , I think) but a friend cleaned her up for me. It's sharp enough to shave. A good knife.

How do I put a picture with this message?

Howard

Howard -

That's a beautiful example of the Marble's "Safety Hunter."

The Safety Hunter was actually designed by Milton H. Rowland, for which he filed a patent in 1902:

There is some great info here about the history of Rowland and Marbles, and the origin of the Safety Hunter (you may need to enlarge the font):

http://www.knifeworld.com/ahuyeofsahub.html

Thomas - I don't have an answer to your question, but I'm hoping somone chimes in soon... :thumbup:

 

[Bloefield]

I hope that this is the proper thread for these pictures of Marbles made in USA knives. If not please remove.
The blades are 1095 carbon steel from Marbles original stock according to the vendor. They have Kraton handles.

Like yourselves I am intrigued with the Marbles brand and history of such a fine American company.
Someday I hope to aquire vintage Marbles knives but I really like these for what they are.
Top to bottom, last pic= Plainsman, Woodcraft, an Ideal.
Thanks, Harold

 

[MT Damascus]

Not the best pics under my shop lights, but here is a stag Loveless approved Sport 99. One of my favorite knives, along with a Handy Hunter in stag, with Claude Scott sheaths and both in 52100. Both with original bobcat boxes and paperwork.

 

[Markesharp]

Those are beautiful knives Kris! Amazing stag and the Scott sheaths are perfect. :thumbup:

 

[Gevonovich]

Smashing knives and sheaths, Kris! Thanks for the look:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Double Ott]

Ideal Canoes made from the last of the Marbles bankruptcy blades that were from Blue Ridge Knives.

Tom

 

[Double Ott]

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Tom

 

[black mamba]

Some really great additions today, boys!

Kris, is the Handy Hunter the larger of the two, and the Loveless Sport 99 the smaller one?
I really like the large swedge and the "leaf" blade shape on the longer knife, though both are gorgeous.

 

[Bloefield]

Stunning.
Thanks for showing.

 

[Cory Hess]

Okay, let's see if this works.

Awesome looking knife. I love the creative designs that Marbles used as safeties.

 

[MT Damascus]

Those are beautiful knives Kris! Amazing stag and the Scott sheaths are perfect. :thumbup:

Smashing knives and sheaths, Kris! Thanks for the look:thumbup::thumbup:

Thanks fellas, I sure appreciate the kind words.

Some really great additions today, boys!

Kris, is the Handy Hunter the larger of the two, and the Loveless Sport 99 the smaller one?
I really like the large swedge and the "leaf" blade shape on the longer knife, though both are gorgeous.

Thank you Jeff, the Handy Hunter is the larger, I would say the Sport is more of a leaf shape and the Handy a clip, today's pics are poor at best. I will post better pics in the future. The Stewart era Marbles are just great knives to use and carry.


Good looking knives, Tom, thanks for sharing.

 

[tongueriver]

Here are two knives customized by Bob Young while he was the forging and grinding foreman at the Gladstone plant. He used older Marbles blades and re-handled them in buffalo horn. The sheaths came from somewhere else. These are available.

 

[Sam Dean]

Some really great knives here guys!

Can anyone shed some light on the newer folders that pop up on occasion? They claim to be recent USA made "factory buildouts". I'm guessing they're made by some other company, like Queen or Bark River? Please let me know if you know how these came about and who really made them!

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Peter Parker]

Stockman made by Queen with 1095. I don't know about my Marbles Trailcraft; the steel is stamped 2002 and 52100. My trailcarft is the only knife in my whole collection I've never used.

 

[Markesharp]

1905 Marbles Gladstone Michigan jigged bone fancy pocket knife

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[paulhilborn]

That is simply AMAZING Mark!!! Once in lifetime type of find there...