The " Roosters " are crowing for the " Farmers"

[paulhilborn]

BEAUTY Lyle:thumbup:

 

[Gevonovich]

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.

Excuse me while I stare at that cutlery history....wow. It needed a carry over The roosters are blushing over that comb

 

[Pipeman]

Here's my Orchard Gem after a month of use. The bone just gets better and better. I'm in lovewith Farmers jacks.

Best regards

Robin

 

[waynorth]

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??

 

[Half/Stop]

Robin That OG is developing a wonderful character of its own

 

[supergnat]

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...

 

[Pipeman]

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 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
When I first saw Lyles collection (part of it) I fell in love with this amazing pattern. NOW the focus begins ;-)))
Best regards

Robin

 

[Pipeman]

Robin That OG is developing a wonderful character of its own

Thanks HS, a good part of the character comes for non stop coon fingering. and a touch of coconut oil.

Best regards

Robin

 

[Pipeman]

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

 

[wlfryjr]

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?

It's cousin.

 

[wlfryjr]

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.

 

[paulhilborn]

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:thumbup:

 

[blademan 13]

The Remington is simply stunning, congrats on finding that one!

I absolutely love the stamped blade on the Mitchell.

 

[Pipeman]

Lyle, the Remington is everything you said it was and MORE, congrats my friend, the knife is where it should be.
Best regards

Robin

 

[dave308ek]

Lyle, Congratulations on finding that magnificent Remington R3855 as well as your Wostenholm's and Wilbert Cutlery and thanks for sharing them with us.

 

[Half/Stop]

Lyle, thanks for sharing these latest beauties, they are amazing examples

 

[wlfryjr]

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.

 

[Gevonovich]

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!!

 

[waynorth]

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!!

 

[John L]

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...........................!