The " Roosters " are crowing for the " Farmers"

[wlfryjr]

Although this knife has composition handles,made years later,it may be more rare than the Schrade Cutlery Co.s ? I have not seen any others,except the ones I have.

Schrade Walden NY USA 730

 

[Primble]

I am really enjoying looking at these patterns and especially the Ulster you posted earlier.
The frame reminds me of a Case seahorse whittler, as well.
Keep em coming !

 

[puukkoman]

Very nice, Lyle! $3.95? Sold~!

 

[wlfryjr]

Another very rare and special knife.

Rare because of the obscure mark,age,and pattern. These were made only in the late 1880s and early 1890s.

Special because I didn't know I had it until I opened the mail box a few days ago and found the package.

Thanks again for your thoughtfulness and generosity Mike Losicco (Galvanic), and this is not the first time..

Fabyan Knife Co, Germany c 1891 "This company was located at the corner of Reade and Church Streets New York City" Goins

3 15/16" ebony farmers jack

This is the trademark stamp on my knife's blade.

This is what it looked like originally. (not my knife)

 

[waynorth]

That knife looks like it did a lot of work during its existence, Lyle.
As well, the curves are slightly more refined than most FJs.
An artist penned the initial design IMO!
Cool trademark! I wonder how "Well Known" the brand was in its day!?
Nice going Mike L.

 

[wlfryjr]

Thanks Alex,Primble,and Charlie for looking.

Alex it had another old sticker on it that had $295 also (value increased...) You can still see the little square's shadow on the blade,I didn't try any cleaning except to remove the sticker.

I did a search at Worthpoint Charlie and they had about 10-15 Fabyan pocket knives listed . About that many Fabyan Bowie types also. ???

 

[wlfryjr]

Here is the latest. As with many of these,folks know my passion for this pattern,and alert me about possible purchases.I learned about this knife from our very own " genvonovich "and another friend.

It is a later Sheffield knife,marked W Saynor.It is also the smallest farmers jack I have at 3 5/8",unusual for this robust pattern. As stated before most are around 4".

 

[waynorth]

That's a fine FJ, Lyle! Pocket friendly, but effective I am sure.
Nice condition! Let's hope one of our faithful friends with a catalogue (British spelling!) can date it - unless you have already done that??

At first I thought they were worn down, but one sees so many Saynor blades with the main edge deeply ground toward the tang, one has to believe that the grind is the original finished grind! Makes for an exaggerated kick.

Nice score, Lyle!!

 

[Jack Black]

I don't know where you find all these Farmers Lyle, but that's a nice one for sure my friend :thumbup: I posted some pages out of an old Saynor catalogue in the sticky a while back.

 

[Gevonovich]

It's a beauty, Lyle!! Thanks for the look :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Primble]

Lyle, the knife looks splendid and it might even come close to fitting in a watch pocket.:thumbup:

 

[pertinux]

It is a later Sheffield knife,marked W Saynor.It is also the smallest farmers jack I have at 3 5/8",unusual for this robust pattern. As stated before most are around 4".

Lyle, what a wonderful addition! The size is especially appealing to me, relative to your others; would that I were near enough to click and clack it in comparison to your larger Farmer Jacks.

A stamped blade is always a nice touch. :thumbup:

Congratulations.

~ P.

 

[wlfryjr]

Thanks everyone for looking .

Charlie,as you commented a long while back in another place,Saynor's pruners seem to be leaner than most. It is unused,as far as I can reckon.

The size is contradictory for this pattern.

 

[RobbW]

I missed this thread because I wrongly assumed it referred to the GEC Farmboy. Boy, have I missed out on this gem of a thread!

wlfryjr, thanks for sharing photos of your wonderful Farmer Jacks, and sharing their amazing history. It's fascinating to see a pattern that had such a (relatively) short production lifespan. I guess like the Harness Jack, this pattern was developed that met the needs the masses, but not long after those needs were superseded.

Congratulations on such a fine and unique collection!

 

[puukkoman]

What a nice score! :thumbup:

 

[wlfryjr]

Thanks fellas ( and ladies,sorry Sarah)for all the nice comments.

Here's a Valley Forge,Boker's USA factory. 1916-1950,I'd say pre WWII.

 

[Primble]

Thanks fellas for all the nice comments.

Here's a Valley Forge,Boker's USA factory. 1916-1950,I'd say pre WWII.

Awesome Lyle - just awesome!!:thumbup:

 

[RobbW]

That is a stunning example of the cutler's art, and in stunning condition! Thanks for sharing these amazing knives with us.

 

[Jack Black]

Another fantastic find Lyle :thumbup:

 

[Gevonovich]

Thanks fellas for all the nice comments.

Here's a Valley Forge,Boker's USA factory. 1916-1950,I'd say pre WWII.

Magnificent!