We need some more pics of Traditional knives

[Gus Kalanzis]

I know a lot of you have seen this one before. It is a hodgpodge of factory doctor patterns old and new.
(there is a Gene Shadly in Black Pearl at the bottom).
Top left is a Cattarragus which was made around the turn of the century. That is my oldest Dr knife. There are Robesons in here, a Keen Cutter (lower right), some more modern Schatt and Morgans, a Queen, Winchesters, Case Classics as well as some older Cases a couple of which have been "worked on", by the late Jack Woods.

Jack did some great filework as well as rehandles and action jobs. I met him very early on in my teenage years and he died about 4 years ago. I still miss him. He was pretty well known around this area of the U.S.

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

I used to deal in knives as a hobby. Been writing software for 25 years for a living, so obviously I was not into knife dealing for the bucks . It was just a way to meet friends and hang around knife nuts on the weekends.

The last real inventory I had was mostly in the Case Classic series and I kept some of the nicer ones for my collection. My favorite patterns were the 55's (big wharncliff whittlers, Dr. (of course) and Sunfish and 91's).

The top one was never produced for the regular series. The 5 Blade sow-belly is one of 10. The Black-lip wharncliff is one of 5.

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

Some more Case Classics.
Swing Guard lockback (50L).

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

A few clasp knives (72) in buffalo horn and bone.

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

Sunfish.
The white pearl one is one of two original Salesman Samples that was purchased before the pattern was produced. The other one belongs to a friend and long term customer of mine. (I kinda wish I had kept it too, but at least I know it is in good hands.)

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

Wharncliff Split back-spring Whittlers of various sizes. (There were three.)
All Case Classics.

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

I guess a pic of those Wharnies would help.

I will try to get some more done over the weekend.

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

I really liked the Case Classics. These are carbon steel blades that will "pepper" (small black spots on blade) if you look at them wrong. I use Renn Wax on the ones I want to keep in mint about once a year.

I use a few and they sharpen-up on a Norton India to a scapel like edge that I can not get on any type of stainless steel. The Stainless can get shaving sharp, the ones I carry are too sharp to shave with. Granted that edge does not last as long, but on a 2 or three bladed knife you are set for a while .

Are ya getting bored yet. Only a dedicated collector would get down this far. It takes a while for this thread to load .

I will start another one later on.

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

Tool Head,
Just about every one of those looks traditional to me .
What a beautiful collection. Some of those bowies are about as traditional as you can get.

 

[mckgreg]

I wasn't too sure about the Case Classics at first. NOw, I believe they are one of the best things to happen to traditional production pocket knives. Nice knives Gus!!
Greg

 

[komondor]

Those are beautiful, Gus. Thanks for sharing them with us.

 

[Don Adelfson]

VERY nice collection, Gus! I am also impressed with your photography skills...do you have any secrets you would be willing to share?

 

[ToolHead]

"Just about every one of those looks traditional to me .
What a beautiful collection. Some of those bowies are about as traditional as you can get."

Gus,
Aren't they pretty? I'm the very proud owner of the bottom knife on this page:

http://64.176.180.203/photo21.htm

As soon as I am able, I'm going to try to buy one of Tim's bowies. He's 2 years backordered now, so that gives me 2 years to get the money for the knife .

Tim

 

[3nails]

Now that's what I'm talking about. Traditional knives fixed blades, slipjoints, man you all have brought this thing ALIVE.

Gus, I could look at those whittlers all day.

There's not a bad knife in the bunch. It takes a while to load but it's well worth it. Keep'em coming boys. Keep the tradition alive. My whole family is wanting to start thier own collection of traditional knives now. Makes dad real proud.



Once again THANKS and keep them coming.

Dean

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

"I am also impressed with your photography skills..."

A secret - all of those were done on a scanner. $80.00 IBM with minor and not too expert use of Photoshop.

 

[willhunt]

Here's a traditional fixed blade. Didn't turn out to bad for a scan. Hope ya like it. Will
Marble's 8" Ideal, Prototype 1 of 50

 

[Don Adelfson]

I received these two Queen MOP's in the mail today...got them on Ebay.

This one is a traditional "peanut" pattern:

 

[Don Adelfson]

Not sure exactly what pattern this is called:

 

[nifrand]

Don the second one might be a Tuxedo.
Nice pieces

 

[Daniel Koster]

Originally posted by Gus Kalanzis
A few clasp knives (72) in buffalo horn and bone.

Beautiful knives!

Thanks for the pictures.