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The " Roosters " are crowing for the " Farmers"
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What a treat! Thank you for sharing these with us, Lyle.
Not too long ago, I put in a few bids on a Titusville farmer's jack, on the big, evil, auction site... but it went a hair too high for my budget. Love seeing yours! And would love to grab one of the newer-production farmer's jacks one day.
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Not too long ago, I put in a few bids on a Titusville farmer's jack, on the big, evil, auction site... but it went a hair too high for my budget. Love seeing yours! And would love to grab one of the newer-production farmer's jacks one day.
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No,but I would sure like too.
Thanks for all the nice comments guys.
Charlie you know how a pattern can take hold of you.
I was attracted to this pattern basically by two things.
One was the beauty of the frame and curve of the pruner,their uniqueness. When I see them,they remind me of my one true love ,beauty and grace that is so elegant,yet humble .There was also a lot more to them beyond their natural beauty. Both were literally and actually love at first sight!
The other was their scarcity. Being a man of modest means,I considered that this endeavor would not lead to many purchases,but I've been blessed,and in debt occasionally.
Thanks for looking.
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I'm afraid that, so far, I've only ever come across this beaten-up old Wostenholm 
I'll keep on looking though Lyle :thumbup:
I'll keep on looking though Lyle :thumbup:
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Jack Black
I realise you are a Yorkshireman and I have to ask if you have ever been to Thornton le Dale , or Pickering ?
That is where my family is from .
I've been back a couple of times to see my origins , but I wonder if you have any knife finds from that neck of the woods ?
Ken
I realise you are a Yorkshireman and I have to ask if you have ever been to Thornton le Dale , or Pickering ?
That is where my family is from .
I've been back a couple of times to see my origins , but I wonder if you have any knife finds from that neck of the woods ?
Ken
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Lyle, that 4" dark bone Ulster you just posted, caused me to grow short of breath for a moment.
The more you show these, the farther under my skin this pattern seems to crawl.
I've been satisfying my longings as best I can, by carrying a large-ish dogleg wharncliffe whittler with the main blade on the fat end... it's about as close as one can get, I think, without toting one that makes me think "I should be sending this to Lyle..."
The more you show these, the farther under my skin this pattern seems to crawl.
I've been satisfying my longings as best I can, by carrying a large-ish dogleg wharncliffe whittler with the main blade on the fat end... it's about as close as one can get, I think, without toting one that makes me think "I should be sending this to Lyle..."
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Lyle, that 4" dark bone Ulster you just posted, caused me to grow short of breath for a moment.
The more you show these, the farther under my skin this pattern seems to crawl.
I've been satisfying my longings as best I can, by carrying a large-ish dogleg wharncliffe whittler with the main blade on the fat end... it's about as close as one can get, I think, without toting one that makes me think "I should be sending this to Lyle..."
Wow Alex,I'm so flattered you think like that ,but please enjoy your knife.Don't get me wrong,I'm not too proud to accept generosity,especially if it's a farmer or rooster I don't have.
Lord willing,more to come.Thanks all for looking.
I wish I could spread some of these around,but it seems you only get one chance for acquiring a particular maker,mostly.
I'm glad that they are precious to me in almost any condition if a new maker,it allows me to accumulate and compare.
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Lyle Thank You for sharing these Beauties! I love everything about that Ulster!! :thumbup: The blade shape, the swedge, the color & jigging, MAN that baby sings!
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Lyle, yes that's a very similar pattern, although mine's quite a bit younger (1994 production, # 5355, by Queen for Case), and a hair smaller. The 55 frame is only 3 3/4" in length.
This pattern (is it the same that has been mentioned lately as the "true" Wharncliffe pattern?) is quickly becoming a favorite of mine as well. That one you've posted is really a sweetheart! Love that mellow bone!! :thumbup:
This pattern (is it the same that has been mentioned lately as the "true" Wharncliffe pattern?) is quickly becoming a favorite of mine as well. That one you've posted is really a sweetheart! Love that mellow bone!! :thumbup:
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Lyle,
How wonderful, to finally have a moment to more carefully peruse this subforum and and discover your unfolding array of Farmer Jacks. Thank you so much for taking the time to display your beauties and explain the pattern's history and distinctives, and your own pursuit of the same. As you know, I had never heard of Farmer Jacks until you mentioned your affection for them; subsequently getting to view and paw your incredible collection is an experience-- and education-- I will never forget, and from which I continue to gain.
As you also know, I am partial to the rooster comb, so I keep coming back to look at these pictures again. This knife has it all going on!
~ P.
How wonderful, to finally have a moment to more carefully peruse this subforum and and discover your unfolding array of Farmer Jacks. Thank you so much for taking the time to display your beauties and explain the pattern's history and distinctives, and your own pursuit of the same. As you know, I had never heard of Farmer Jacks until you mentioned your affection for them; subsequently getting to view and paw your incredible collection is an experience-- and education-- I will never forget, and from which I continue to gain.
As you also know, I am partial to the rooster comb, so I keep coming back to look at these pictures again. This knife has it all going on!
Cutsure Kruse and Bahlmann Hdwe Cincinnati c 1865-1962 4"(standard size for all farmers and roosters) . I think Camillus contract.
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~ P.
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Nick,
You are correct 730 is the general number ,that was the shortened number used last.I can't remember the time period Schrade dropped the last digit. EDIT 1956
1932 ,the first year this pattern is recognized in a Schrade catalog,listed as 7303.1932 also brought in the new industry innovation in these pruning knives , the flat blades.
Schrade's rooster bladed( the bark lifter blade ) pattern like the original 7303 was S7303,listed in the 1936 supplement.
Another very rooster( an exaggerated version of the bark lifter ) shadow pattern, handled in fibestos was S7309F.
Yet another that year in a shadow pattern, was bladed as the original 7303 but with ivory cell,the RS7303W
You are correct 730 is the general number ,that was the shortened number used last.I can't remember the time period Schrade dropped the last digit. EDIT 1956
1932 ,the first year this pattern is recognized in a Schrade catalog,listed as 7303.1932 also brought in the new industry innovation in these pruning knives , the flat blades.
Schrade's rooster bladed( the bark lifter blade ) pattern like the original 7303 was S7303,listed in the 1936 supplement.
Another very rooster( an exaggerated version of the bark lifter ) shadow pattern, handled in fibestos was S7309F.
Yet another that year in a shadow pattern, was bladed as the original 7303 but with ivory cell,the RS7303W
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Seems the later models (after 1956),in the Walden NY USAs ,are more scarce than the Schrade Cuts or Walden NYs.At this time Schrade was going away from natural materials and I do believe this pattern had a very short life thereafter.As stated prior,I had not seen,until just recently but a few in unnatural handle material on this pattern.I now know they made some in black composition, which may be more rare still.
`My information comes from Schrade historian ,Rich Langston.
Examples to follow,have to get to a ballgame.Thanks for looking all,and all pictures much welcomed.
`My information comes from Schrade historian ,Rich Langston.
Examples to follow,have to get to a ballgame.Thanks for looking all,and all pictures much welcomed.
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Here is a rare Schrade Walden NY USA in bone.As aforementioned,Schrade fazed out the natural materials in 1956,and only used up preexisting stock,therefore the rarity.
In my opinion ,less rare,but not as common as the Schrade Cuts is the Schrade Walden NY stamp,used only c 1946 - 1956. The Schrade Cuts were made in the heyday of this pattern (if there ever was one ), and at least 4 years longer.I believe there were more Schrade Cutlery marked knives in circulation.
In my opinion ,less rare,but not as common as the Schrade Cuts is the Schrade Walden NY stamp,used only c 1946 - 1956. The Schrade Cuts were made in the heyday of this pattern (if there ever was one
), and at least 4 years longer.I believe there were more Schrade Cutlery marked knives in circulation.