Who made this slippie?

[newadventure]

Howdy all. Going through some odds and ends, came across this trapper type folder. The visible part of the tang stamp shows "Gartm" in what looks to be an arrowhead. Guessing it says Gartman, but can't see the last letters, nor the last part of the presumed arrowhead logo. I could not find anything on the web, my google-fu may be weak right now . Any idea of who made this, when, where? Maybe a custom, evidenced by the filework? Mods- if not in the right place, feel free to move or delete.

Thanks for any info or comments!

Fred
http://s1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc439/newadventure2004/ID%20This%20Folder/

 

[ron_m80]

Your photo album is password protected.

 

[SharpNJ]

Photobucket says it's a private album and is asking for a password.

 

[newadventure]

Thanks! I changed it to public, so hopefully can be viewed now. Strange, thought defaulted to public before. Appreciate any insights on the knife!
Fred

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

That looks custom/handmade to me (filework and the blade stamps). I have no clue as to who made it, but it looks like a pretty nice one, nevertheless. Maybe you could take another pic, with the marked blade at about 1/2 open position? That might reveal a little more of the maker's mark, I hope.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Found a reference to an 'M.D. Gartman' (apparently deceased) of Gatesville, TX, who made knives. Here's a link to another site, with pics of some of his knives. The jimping on the inside of the liners, as well as some of the filework, looks very similar. Can't see a maker's mark, though. Here's the link:

http://www.equationoftime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27225

 

[newadventure]

Thank you David - Obessed With Edges. Agree, likely handmade/custom. Will update with 1/2 open picture when can get a shot. Looking at it, can see next letter is probably "A" - 'GARTMA----' Does looks similar to maker you found, but stamp different and no filework on the blades. Has crisp half stops on both blades. Will post new photo. Thanks!!Fred

 

[newadventure]

Howdy. Added a photo showing tang stamp at half- stop. Still looks like next letter is "A" - "GARTMA-" . Thanks for any info / leads. Peace,
Out,
Fred

 

[Seals]

Yes,Its Gartman.Cant recall his first name at the moment.He was from south Texas.Did real fancy filework.Heat treated with a torch.( : Really nice f&f and tough quality.Real good man.Passed away back in the mid 90's maybe.I bought a few knives from him.One for my dad he still has.A single blade lockback.

 

[newadventure]

Thank you Seals! Good to learn a bit about the knife. It is nice. Thanks again!
Fred

 

[Seals]

You bet,I was happy to see the knife.He used to do the Charlie Jones shows in Ft.Worth and i would see him there.(the good old days)Sent you an email.

Thank you Seals! Good to learn a bit about the knife. It is nice. Thanks again!
Fred

 

[TJmensch]

newadventure,
Do you still happen to have that Gartman knife?

 

[Peregrin]

Since this is a 7 year old thread I'm going to close it. Go to his profile page and leave him a Profile Post. If he's around he'll get a notification.