The old, old knife thread!!

Great Winterbottom, this one ain't old as some but here's a WW2 military contract

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Well, maybe not as old as some of these, but I've always had a soft spot for this particular knife. Older Imperial Barlow, not too sure when it was made though.

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I bring this old fella out about 2 or 3 times a year to rub a little oil on it and gently try to work some of the tar off the blades. It took close to a 100 years for it to build up and I don't see any rush in trying to take it off. This old iron bolstered war horse has seen it's working days fade away along time ago.
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I've gone back to this post several times Greg, but the "tarry" picture won't come up! Can you edit it out, and back in??
 
Bernie Levine told me this is the only Hudson's Bay stamped pocket knife he's ever seen! Likely approaching 100 years old also! And it's a Harness Jack to boot!! Am I a happy camper :confused: ?? :D :D
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I like these old knives. Will try to post some more this weekend. Does your knife have any maker's marks duckman1?
 
Wowwwwwy, what a thread! These are all beautiful old knives of the rarest kind. We have got our own little virtual knife museum right here in the traditional forum.:thumbup:

Here is a knife that dates back to 1941-42 and although not being as old as some here, it does have some significant American history attached to it. It is a 4 blade equal end scout type knife used by the US Army's 10th Mountain Division in WWII.. The 10th was made famous by the battles they won in Kisca, Alaska and the mountains of Italy. The knife has a special snow ski binding key that is basically a phillips head type tool along with the other four blades.

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Buck268 said:
Well, maybe not as old as some of these, but I've always had a soft spot for this particular knife. Older Imperial Barlow, not too sure when it was made though.

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Oh man, Buck! Those were the knives that were probably the most popular when I was a kid down on the eastern shore of Maryland. The Imperial barlow was in the pockets of alot of bay watermen.

Great stuff on this thread. Sunny's right, we have a virtual knife museum here with all these outstanding pics you guys are posting!:thumbup:
 
sunnyd said:
Wowwwwwy, what a thread! These are all beautiful old knives of the rarest kind. We have got our own little virtual knife museum right here in the traditional forum.:thumbup:

Here is a knife that dates back to 1941-42 and although not being as old as some here, it does have some significant American history attached to it. It is a 4 blade equal end scout type knife used by the US Army's 10th Mountain Division in WWII.. The 10th was made famous by the battles they won in Kisca, Alaska and the mountains of Italy. The knife has a special snow ski binding key located on the left in the first picture just in front of the punch along with the other three blades, the punch, can/bottle opener and classic spear blade.

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A very nice 'slice' of history sunnyd. Thanks for sharing that. Belated very happy new year to you by the way. Here is another WWII knife. Very heavy and virtually indestructable. The handle is made from a material called Bexoid... a hard plastic like substance.

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.. Belated very happy new year to you by the way..
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Yes, and a belated Happy New Year to you as well!. We have been missing you and your knowledgable quotes, as well as your wonderful knives around here for a spell, I am pleased to see you back s-k..:D

What a wonderful vintage piece that is. Bexiod!. I haven't heard of Bexiod before?. Now I recognise the marlin spike, but what is that interesting looking tool at the top marked with the date 1942 used for?. Also, this knife appears to be a sailors knife, is that what it is?
 
Here are a few that I picked up recently. Top one is a Coir knife, probably early 19th century, but maybe older. Next is a Russell Spatula knife that I have been after for a while and just got. I have no idea of the age if anyone can help me out. Last is an advertising knife by Syracuse(Camillus) for W.L. Douglas Shoes. It isn't as old but the article in knife world this month made me think about it.
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I will put more up later, I think this is going to be a long, great thread

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sunnyd said:
Yes, and a belated Happy New Year to you as well!. We have been missing you and your knowledgable quotes, as well as your wonderful knives around here for a spell, I am pleased to see you back s-k..:D

What a wonderful vintage piece that is. Bexiod!. I haven't heard of Bexiod before?. Now I recognise the marlin spike, but what is that interesting looking tool at the top marked with the date 1942 used for?. Also, this knife appears to be a sailors knife, is that what it is?
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Hi Sunnyd. Thank-you for your kind message.

The attachment stamped 1942 is an opener for ration tins. It does have a marlin spike but I believe this is an army knife rather than a navy knife. Note also the flat head screwdriver integral to the frame on the right side.

Rivit those are very interesting old knives. Thanks for showing them.

At risk of being a repetitive bore ( I posted this once before), here is what I believe to be an old Victorian military knife. It has the 'Broad Arrow I' mark which I think, based on my research, means that this was government issue for use by troops in India in the 1800s. I bring it to your attention again in hopes that someone might have more info for me. Due to its size (over 5 inches) and weight it is definetly not a pocket folder. I think that the bolsters are cast as part of the frame and not pinned or welded on which maybe useful in helping to id the age. As far as I know so far, this knife has travelled at least once around the world from Sheffield to India to Alaska to Texas and back to Bedford. Maybe with stops in between.

The arrow with three equal lines is the official British government issue mark. It dates back to the very late 1600s and is also know as the Admiralty Arrow. In the past, it could be found on anything GI from tent pegs, knives, bayonnets, rifles, and even some individuals bound for the new found colony of Australia in the 1700s. There are many variations: Arrow within a C for Canada, N arrow Z for New Zealand, Arrow N for Navy, Arrow WD for war Department etc.

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Hey s-k, glad to see you back!
I think this one may have been in another thread as well, but since it is reminiscent of your knife, I thought I'd bring it back. Harrison Brothers & Howson, 1847-1959. Anyone know where it fits in that time frame?
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Thank-you waynorth. One of my favourite firms. In my opinion, stag handle and copper bail with the clam shell design places your knife early 1900s or earlier. Any mark on the reverse tang? Dare I show the Alpha knife again?
 
Here are a few more. The top one some of you may have seen before. It is a Union from around 1915. Just a very unique pattern. Next is an Wostenholm lockback with an odd style of jigged bone. Anyone know what it is called? Bottom is an old doctors knife marked Korff & Honsberg.
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I will put up pics of all my Buhl Sons knives later.
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Very cool knives rivit. I really like your I*XL lockback. Is there any mark on the reverse side of the tang?
 
No marks on the reverse, s-k. And of course, show the Alpha!
 
Nice oldies!
That's right, you are the Buhl Sons guy!! Bring 'em on Rivit!! I'll find my lonesome one and add it too!
Here's an older Ellenville Ulster, a descendant of your I*XL in style!
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Thanks Waynorth. I can't help showing one of my favourites again. Harrison Bros & Howson from the late 1800s. I'll put it away now.
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