World War I Navy Issue Knife

waynorth said:
OMG!! All the way back to page 4!:eek:
See if you can follow this thread! I don't mean to string you along! The sailor's knives are in the works!!
I am hoping to get your knowledge and accord!
What was it like to be a sailor around WWI?
Leading up to that war, large steam turbine-driven steel battleships required less and less rigging and rope work. Consequently, the sailor's personal knife shrank in size, and changed purpose.
For instance, a grooming/manicure blade was added.
What do you think?
Have I roped you in? Do these questions tie in with your interests?

Help me whip this body of knowledge into ship-shape! Dance the Hornpipe!
Eat your Spinach!!:D
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Wow! Great pics! Enticing lanyards! If only they'd pulled the knives out to show them off. But then they were not likely knife nuts like us for the most part!!
 
RobbW said:
Great old photos Jack. Thanks for posting! Those were undoubtedly some hardy, hardworking men laboring intensely under all sorts of conditions.

The man standing second from left looks to be wearing a campaign hat, so I assume he's a Marine?

The man standing on the left looks like he has stitches along his left jaw. I'm sure ghastly injuries weren't only associated with fighting.
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The photo is taken at Brooklyn Navy Yard hospital Robb. The full pic is here: http://www.shorpy.com/node/8020?size=_original#caption

waynorth said:
Wow! Great pics! Enticing lanyards! If only they'd pulled the knives out to show them off. But then they were not likely knife nuts like us for the most part!!
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Re-creating those lanyards could be a great cottage industry for an enterprising forum member! :D :thumbup:

Much higher quality pic here Charlie: http://www.shorpy.com/node/13827?size=_original#caption

They don't look soft do they?! :D :thumbup:
 
waynorth said:
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Oh my golly, Charlie, you're doing it again.

What's not to love?! Your eye for "less is more" embellishments (the etch, the shield, the bolster and bail detailing) shines through once again, played out on the well-proportioned lines of the pattern.

... I'm loving the angled jig lines in that bone, too.

Unexpected, and yet somehow not a surprise, that you have once again brought forward an estimable pattern of yore, new.

Ooh, la. :)

~ P.
 
Any chance of a full sized version? :p
They sure look nice. How many could I get for my old Miller Bros? Probably a few if I traded by weight. :D




Seriously, Charlie. It's a pleasure to see old patterns resurrected. :thumbup:
 
Always a pleasure to see that old beauty r8shell :thumbup:
 
Great photos.

When I was growing up, my Dad had a copy of The Blue Jacket Manual in the bookcase in our living room.

After my folks died, I discovered the book actually had my Uncle Lloyd's name and info in it, so I gave it to his son.

I'm wondering if there might still have been some regs in the book re' official or non-official pocket cutlery.

In the larger photos, the men are from different ships, USS New Orleans, USS Newport, etc and the building looks very much like a hospital to me.

The man in white with the facial injury actually appears to still have a bandage on his face and head, covering his right ear, unless that's an illusion.

The Marine appears to have an injury on his lip and jaw.

I play old time five string banjo, so I like that photo of the ship's crew making music. The banjo in that pic is circa 1890's.
 
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Thanks for the further pics Jack, and thank you all for the kind words;
Jack, Rachel, Sarah and all others!

That Miller Brothers is a nice one, Rachel! I'd love to make one!!
 
Speaking of pics...

I keep checking the GEC website for production images. I was hoping to see something this week, but no. I get the feeling these are not going to be in anybody's house by Christmas. I'm not in a rush, just anxious to see some production images!
 
Gezzz Charlie, You're making it soooo hard to Focus :D Another sweet knife.


Best regards

Robin
 
lol Jack :) :thumbup: nothing beats old Stag does it - Oh ok...maybe Schrades Peach-Seed, and Cases 60's + 70's Red Bone come in an even top three :D - but the yellow Hue of aged Stag - Whew.

Another Great Thread, and another great knife a-coming Sir Charlie!
 
cbr1000 said:
Speaking of pics...

I keep checking the GEC website for production images. I was hoping to see something this week, but no. I get the feeling these are not going to be in anybody's house by Christmas. I'm not in a rush, just anxious to see some production images!
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I'd like to see some too!! I will wager that at least a few will make it before Santa gets Sooty!!

blademan 13 said:
I am planning on passing through Titusville on Monday, might just get a sneak peek at some parts?
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Production has started - if they let you, you should see something!!

Pipeman said:
Gezzz Charlie, You're making it soooo hard to Focus :D Another sweet knife.


Best regards

Robin
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Meditate, Robin!! Erase all thoughts, except Rope! Bail! Lanyard! Spinach!!:D

Campbellclanman said:
lol Jack :) :thumbup: nothing beats old Stag does it - Oh ok...maybe Schrades Peach-Seed, and Cases 60's + 70's Red Bone come in an even top three :D - but the yellow Hue of aged Stag - Whew.

Another Great Thread, and another great knife a-coming Sir Charlie!
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Beautiful buncha Antlers, Duncan! Nicely aged!!
 
Duncan Mythological Stag there, epic!:eek::D:D

I'm Roped in :D I think I may have a lead on a reservation.......

Thanks, Will
 
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