West Coast Beachcombing!

[waynorth]

Jason, once I oiled the joints, which flushed a bit of grunge out, what was reasonable snap became almost like new!
Actually, this is a lucky bunch; everything snaps nicely.
The only real flaw is the cracked Ivory front scale on the J. Beal & Sons. It's been firmly but obviously glued. Otherwise, it's a nice big, at 4 1/8", camper/picnic knife.
All four top blades are stamped, including the button hook.

 

[lambertiana]

I've been in a lot of antique stores around here and in the Bay Area, but I have never seen a selection like that. Good score.

 

[knifebob]

You better be bringing them to the next ABC meeting Charlie! Rick will want to buy them. Did you manage to get to the OKCA meeting?

Bob

 

[waynorth]

You better be bringing them to the next ABC meeting Charlie! Rick will want to buy them. Did you manage to get to the OKCA meeting?

Bob

Yes! I got to the Oregon Knife Collectors meeting!!
What a great bunch of seriously dedicated knife collectors!!
No wonder their show is always such a success!:thumbup:

 

[rprocter]

knifebob, nice to see you here.
hope you will post regularly and share your knife knowledge and experience.
roland procter

 

[neeman]

A black Tuxedo with a red Cumberband
The S&M is very elegant

 

[DennisStrickland]

i lived in portland 81 to 83 the Sellwood district had 13 blockks of antiques, charlie in 2 yrs. i found many items. looks like you guys did exceptionally well.
dennis

 

[KnifeHead]

Very nice finds there, Charlie. I'm happy to hear you had a nice vacation and made some fine purchases as well. Thanks for sharing.

 

[waynorth]

You better be bringing them to the next ABC meeting Charlie! Rick will want to buy them. Did you manage to get to the OKCA meeting?

Bob

I just realized that I've had the honor of your first post, Bob!!
Welcome to Bladeforums!!:thumbup:

 

[waynorth]

i lived in portland 81 to 83 the Sellwood district had 13 blockks of antiques, charlie in 2 yrs. i found many items. looks like you guys did exceptionally well.
dennis

Portland is a spirited, booming place Dennis! I wouldn't mind living there; for Powell's Bookstore alone, never mind the rest of it!