The " Roosters " are crowing for the " Farmers"

A Wibert Cutlery Co rooster. Made for Sears by Camillus c 1916,which is now the earliest authenticated example of these.I got a Camillus 1916 stamped(per Goins)duplicate of this knife at the Blade Show,albeit not in this condition.

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Excuse me while I stare at that cutlery history....wow. It needed a carry over;) The roosters are blushing over that comb
 
That is a fine Wilbert, Lyle!:thumbup:

That FJ has a real life, Robin! It is working for its owner, and gaining street cred!!:)

Or is that bush cred??;)
 
Forgive my ignorance, but it is difficult to sharpen a concave edge like on the hawkbill blade?

I'm just sitting here looking at my diamond stones imagining the corners of the stone touching, but nothing else...
 
That is a fine Wilbert, Lyle!:thumbup:

That FJ has a real life, Robin! It is working for its owner, and gaining street cred!!:)

Or is that bush cred??;)

I think it's bush cred Charlie, sometimes kitchen cred :D the grafting blade is a perfect paring knife, the hawk is by far the best heavy leather cutter i have ever used and it prunes like a good thing. The bone just more and more beautifuler:D
When I first saw Lyles collection (part of it) I fell in love with this amazing pattern. NOW the focus begins ;-)))
Best regards

Robin
 
Forgive my ignorance, but it is difficult to sharpen a concave edge like on the hawkbill blade?

I'm just sitting here looking at my diamond stones imagining the corners of the stone touching, but nothing else...

I was using a stropboard I made with a curved surface until a friend dropped by with a massive ceramic chefs steel sized rod, an inch in diameter and with a soft feel to the surface. It was perfect and got it shaving sharp with a few licks. I have to find one.

Best regards

Robin
 
Robin has been bitten and I'm trying to help with the remedy.

I thought I had posted this one,but I guess I just sent pictures elsewhere.

A nice example of Wostenholm French ivory,stamped not etched, with Michell's Seeds. Although this knife is apx. 100 years old , the company is still in business.They have been a leading horticulture broker for over 125 years.

http://www.michells.com/company

Henry F Michell Company, 225 West Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
ph (800) 422-4678

I have another Wostenholm pressed stag that is etched Michell's Seeds ,this one is stamped on the blade.I thought I had posted it also,can't find it.

The French ivory also has the initials ALM,which might indicate someone in the Michell family,or not?

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It's cousin.

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Life takes and gives,at times more one way than the other.

I have been blessed in this endeavor and here is an example.Funny how things seem to come, timing is hard to figure.I just got this knife yesterday,another French ivory.

A marvelous example of a Remington R3855. R3853s are bone,R3858 are cocobolo.
This is the only example I have ever seen or heard of,except the one shown in Sargent's early books.Might be one in the same. A very fine and rare knife.

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WOW Lyle!!! just beautiful knives. Duncan and I talk from time to time and we are both taken by this pattern. I use mine almost daily in my work as Duncan does as well.

Robin, I really like how yours is aging:cool::thumbup:
 
The Remington is simply stunning, congrats on finding that one!

I absolutely love the stamped blade on the Mitchell.
 
Lyle, the Remington is everything you said it was and MORE, congrats my friend, the knife is where it should be.
Best regards

Robin
 
Lyle, Congratulations on finding that magnificent Remington R3855 as well as your Wostenholm's and Wilbert Cutlery and thanks for sharing them with us.
 
Thanks Paul,tell Duncan I kinda like 'em too.:)

Jamie,I know you like 'em too.

Dave and Ron ,it certainly is my pleasure.

Robin,well...........,thanks buddy.
 
Robin
Just keeps getting better and better!!

Kyle
The remington is a fantastic wonder...wow!! The Michells are outstanding as well. I always enjoy seeing your old beauties!!
 
Killer Remington, Lyle!! Makes me weak in the knees!!
I keep thinking it can't get any better, but it does.
That's a fine example of French Ivory's goodness!!
 
Lyle: Would you please put a pic of your favorite farmers jack, your favorite main blade, your favorite secondary blade and your favorite pr of bolsters? I want to see what the best lines are on the blades really and on the frame. I also know that the length can vary considerably and why you might choose one length over another.....tradtition, lines, combo of both, etc.? Fishing tomorrow here in Mexico...........................!
 
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