The now & again, and seemingly unpopular, Lady Leg pocketknife...

[Will Power]

Old pattern certainly, but the novelty aspect has never really worn off

 

[Mass1632]

I always thought it started with a bottle opener at the tail and then designed to resemble a ladys leg when they realized how similar the shape became.

the old vintage ones are neat just because they exist. Newer ones dont have a place to me. Just a novelty. That being said, i would carry one if i had one but it would have to be quality and fully functional

 

[meako]

No, I don't really get the point of these. They might have been the 19th century's equivalent of the naked lady pen.

Yep...

Yeeeesh.
Its interesting that so many of us have hooked in here....I find them hideous and unappealing ..too oldy worldy...yet practical...its a conundrum for a traditional knife enthusiast of my calibre....I guess bad taste is traditional too...how very human.

 

[PocketKnifeJimmy]

My Gec/Tidioute ebony scaled French Kate is the best fit & finished of the three GEC/Tidioute knives that I own. I missed out on buying one of the French Kate' that were made with the ivory scales, and kind'a kick myself for having done so. I imagine if I were to run across finding a NIB specimen of one, it would likely be too pricey now for my consideration.
Since my French Kate has the ebony scales, an ivory version would have been a neat additional flair for my collection. GEC did a nice job in making this pattern.
If I am not mistaken, GEC modified some of their earliest shoe contouring design on them to have them better suited for the bottle cap removal task. Not sure if their first design of them did not include that function at all, or if they did, but needed the contouring change to simply do a better job at it..
In any case, they definitely did justice to the pattern.
The Chinese lady legs made for the SMKW in house brands are out there in amazing numbers, (almost mind blowing how many).
I own the single RR lady leg to have a representation of them.
Other currently made options from different companies, and from different countries, are practically non existent. But, the second hand market offers them from different companies, different eras, and different countries. I don't try to spend a lot of money on such things that give me a little pleasure in owning, but always keep my eyes peeled for a good deal to be had on possible additions to my collection. That careful hunting is part of the fun I get out of the hobby.
They are not an investment for me, just a fun hobby that also winds up being a big part of my dwelling' interior decor

 

[meako]

Here Here PKJ.

 

[btb01]

I just never could "like" those knives... they are sort of cheesy looking to me... reminds me of the lamp in "A Christmas Story".....

“It’s a major award!”

I think a Christmas Story/leg lamp themed Lady Leg knife might be the only one I would consider buying (and even then, probably not).

I did buy this little Rough Rider for a coworker once. She had commented on my “old timey” knives, and asked if they made any in pink. I got her the most ridiculous one I could find.

It was a tiny little thing.

 

[hornetguy]

“It’s a major award!”

I think a Christmas Story/leg lamp themed Lady Leg knife might be the only one I would consider buying (and even then, probably not).

I did buy this little Rough Rider for a coworker once. She had commented on my “old timey” knives, and asked if they made any in pink. I got her the most ridiculous one I could find.

It was a tiny little thing.

Did she like it, or was she offended?

That one is kinda cute, though... too bad there's no lanyard hole... might make a good keychain fob....

 

[brownshoe]

I just never could "like" those knives... they are sort of cheesy looking to me... reminds me of the lamp in "A Christmas Story".....

You're obviously not a "leg man." We are a special breed, forever running into things do to looking down.

 

[JOELSM]

I worry that my wife would get jealous if I started collecting these knives.

 

[Augie]

Picked up an original Remington Lady Leg, these were designed to open bottles as the springs have a little spur on them to grab the cap. Very hard to find in good condition and original, most are reproductions and don't have the spur.