Traditional push/T-handle knives?

puukkoman

puukkoman

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Hey guys, I'm sure you all will know more about this than I do... and maybe this goes in the "traditional fixed blade" thread... but I'm wondering about the advent, rise/fall, what-have-you of the push knife.
I've heard lots of talk about gamblers on river boats, spies, bandits, and the like, all very romantic, but nothing much in the way of actual history.
Did any "traditional" cutlers manufacture a T-handle fixed blade? Anybody know when they were popularized in the US? Does anyone have any photos of vintage examples?

Thanks! :)
 
Bernard is the person to ask. Certainly the best of the push knives were made in California I believe.There were a few great examples in a recent Blade mag.

Regards

Robin
 
puukkoman said:
Hahaha, I was waiting for the "Take it to Bernie's!!!" comments. ;)
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I think it was a suggestion that if you did a search in that forum you might find answers to your questions...nothing more, nothing less.

We do know they were made dating well into the 1800's in the US and likely push daggers were made in Europe well before that. As for actual use, I haven't heard much other than stories about Doc Holiday but considering that perhaps the most famous knife fight of all is much argued about separating truth from fiction is tough.
 
Yeah... So far today I've read a few threads over there. Lots of nice examples, too.
I've got a CS Urban Skinner (just came today!!!), but no old ones, nor any with "traditional" styling. Might be time to expand the scope of my collection.
Anybody here like them or have any?
 
A.G. Russell just came out with 2 push daggers.
Claims they're letter openers, but they are 154CM
Doc
 
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