The sumptuous Swell Center - a traditional form within the pattern

Man I love these kind of threads! Here is my only swell center. Tuna Valley moose pattern.

 
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Alot of fantastic looking knives here!!
This 06 pemberton from GEC is one of the few swell centers I have.
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One of my favorites in my collection, Coffin Jack by Case/Bose!

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Gev Thanks for the pattern reference link, OT but that ANGLO-SAXON is a pattern I've never seen an example of but the Sleeveboard style, large size, cut-out, tip bolsters AND sunk-joints send me into a Knirvarna :D We all know that pattern 'names' are pretty promiscuous according to current usage etc but I was interested to see what are now termed TUXEDO (clearly a more recent term) were then regarded as SWELL-CENTRE PENS, some having tip bolsters too. The list of common and rare names for patterns at the end was particularly useful.

JP As always, thanks for your kind words and help, much valued.:thumbup:

Charles The bone on those Robeson Swell-Centre Jacks, pure beauty :cool:

Here's another that I like from recent times: Queen Cutlery No.48 Swell Centre Whittler in WCSB and D2 steel, a fine compact 3 blade.

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2005 Canal Street Swell Center Whittler. Great thread!
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Jeff
Three wondrous examples! The Robeson is a beaut' and the Buster is so unusual. The stag on it is tremedous !

Gary
What a gorgeous example! Thanks for sharing it. That is one outstanding CS and we don't see enough of them.

Joeradza

Great picture and those two are quite special

Charlie
It is always a treat when we get a look at some of your outstanding old Robeson collection...wow!!! Thank you so much for the pleasure:thumbup::thumbup:

Will
Glad to see you break out that beauty and thanks for sharing it with us. It was time it came out into the light...well maybe not the sunlight...lol. ( I'm referring to the 18 hours of darkness you are enduring ;) Thanks again, my friend ;):D )

bdev
All tremenous but that Elk just get me every time!! Thank you for the look at your beauties :thumbup::thumbup: Good to see you :cool:

leghog
The Camillus 49 is one I've not seen...so cool:cool::thumbup: Thanks for your fine contributions :D

Arathol
Wow..more greatnes!! The Case is sooo unusual :eek:

kperla
That coffin jack is drool worthy :D Thanks for you fine contributions.

Rookie
Great picture and super fine Tuna...as always :thumbup::thumbup:

The participation in the forum is what makes it so great!!!:thumbup::thumbup:Thank you all if I missed anyone! Carry on...I'll let the knives do the talking from now on...lol


Let us revel :D
 
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Mike That Hammer has impressive proportions and top bone! You have many fine knives, a treat to see some of them again.

Regards, Will
 
A great thread about a wonderful pattern!
Some fine knives, Mike!!
Here is a pair of Ulsters, with nice function and patina.

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(I can finally upload pics on the 'bucket - if this works!!)
 
There are some fantastic knives in this thread! I hadn't realized there was such a variety of swell centers out there. It's fun to see them all here side by side. Thanks for getting the ball rolling, Gev!

These are the swell center patterns that I'm fortunate to have represented in my collection:

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Camillus 72 Whittling/Carpenter's Knife

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GEC 33 Conductor Whittler

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Case 6383 Whittler
 
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