The Old and the New - Teardrop Jacks

I just realized that I missed one of my teardrops in the opening post, and this is one of my favorites. Southington (1867-1906) with ebony scales
 
lambertiana said:
I just realized that I missed one of my teardrops in the opening post, and this is one of my favorites. Southington (1867-1906) with ebony scales
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That is a beaut. I think this pattern looks even better barehead.

Thanks again for such an tasty thread lt :thumbup:
 
This Belknap Hardware & Manufacturing Co. Teardrop Jack, dates to the pre-WWII era. OH

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SonnyJim said:
What a beauty! Are these out already?




~Jim
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I've gotten a few e-mails regarding that Teardrop...that's a Blade Show picture. The new TB/Case collaboration Teardrops are due in stores March 30th, and many internet stores are taking pre-orders, but most if not all, do not have pictures on their web sites. The picture above is the stag Teardrop. My observation is that all the Teardrops will have a street price of about $60 to $90, depending on whether it's bone, stag, or ebony.
 
The bone version of that CASE Teardrop is really catching my attention! Frustrating there are no real pix yet and I'll have to work out something so I can get one here in the Old World, but I'm really pleased CASE has decided to revive this fine pattern. If the quality is up to the Swayback level, it'll be an outstanding knife!

Thanks, Will
 
My question is... why do Case's interpretations so often come out so spindly-looking? A teardrop is supposed to be a full, meaty pattern, while the Case version posted here looks thin and weenie. Ehh, I'll pass.

These old ones posted here are really making me drool, though. I haven't ever met anyone in person who carried a teardrop, so it's coming as a little bit of a surprise to find that it was such a popular pattern, for such a long time. Making me reconsider my "decision" (or lack thereof) to omit one from my accumulation. :thumbup:
 
Thanks for the intro, Ed er. . . .Robin!!:D

That's a mighty fine Belknap, Old Hunter!!:thumbup:
 
puukkoman said:
My question is... why do Case's interpretations so often come out so spindly-looking? A teardrop is supposed to be a full, meaty pattern, while the Case version posted here looks thin and weenie. Ehh, I'll pass.

These old ones posted here are really making me drool, though. I haven't ever met anyone in person who carried a teardrop, so it's coming as a little bit of a surprise to find that it was such a popular pattern, for such a long time. Making me reconsider my "decision" (or lack thereof) to omit one from my accumulation. :thumbup:
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In this particular case (pun unintended but necessary) it's based on a Tony Bose pattern. Tony's customs are very elegant, in particular the single blade wharncliffe.

I don't recall seeing teardrops in the 50's and 60's. Perhaps because they were gone from the catalogs by that time?
 
Here's on by Mike Zscherny, based on Tony Bose's pattern. I wish it were mine. I can't imagine not wanting to put this in my pocket.

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The 3.5" teardrop is the perfect size, and a shape that feels great in hand. One of the classiest jack patterns, imo.

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