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What is the oldest knife in your collection?? Not a contest and pics and input welcome

I thought it would be great to see some rare old beauties-- YOUR OLDEST KNIFE !! - This is not a contest by any means to see who has the oldest, rarest, or most valuable. Only rules here are to show a photo with a description and/or age if you know it-- If you don't know a darn thing about it other than if you believe it's old, tell us what you do or do not know about it. We have many folks here that might help you learn more. I don't care it it is 20,30, or a 120,130 years old. Just to get things started, I'll show mine-- An old Argyle Tuxedo pen knife- Germany- Circa 1910- 1930-- It was sold through Brown Brothers which was later called FW Woolworth- This one was my mother's ---

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Permalink Reply by Lars Ray on March 12, 2015 at 12:49

Ahh...here it is, my oldest knife. It is a circa 1875 Hawkbill pruning knife. A handmade knife by someone with some skills, it is believed to have its origins in Portugal. The letters AG were dot-stamped on the obverse blade. The handle is bovine horn.

If you hold this in your hand and close your eyes, you can actually taste the Port wine from the fruit this knife harvested.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on March 12, 2015 at 19:16

Holy, crap, Batman !!-- This is exactly what I was hoping for !!--- Rare old knives being seen and shared-- WOW !!Miss Sue, I am very interested in your Case & son-- Although, most of your pics are excellent, can't see much in this one. Can you share another pic?? Thanks to everyone posting, and let's keep this alive and ongoing !!

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Permalink Reply by Waggoner, Alan on May 7, 2015 at 12:36

The Case and Son era 1903-1904 is made up of very enchanting knives!

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Permalink Reply by Waggoner, Alan on May 7, 2015 at 12:38

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Permalink Reply by Waggoner, Alan on May 7, 2015 at 12:40

Ya gotta love em!

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Permalink Reply by Waggoner, Alan on May 7, 2015 at 12:42

Waggoner, Alan said:

Ya gotta love em!

WR Case and Son winterbottom with bomb shield

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Permalink Reply by Michael Squier on May 7, 2015 at 16:12

Very nice Case and Son knives Alan, you, Sue and I should have our own group.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on May 7, 2015 at 17:41

Not my oldest ..but.. a late 19th century w/ definitive dating. This stamping was only used for those 2 yrs.

Pearl handled quill knife.

HATCH CUTLERY CO.
BUCHANAN MICH.
Stamping circa 1898~1899

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on May 7, 2015 at 18:10

Very nice Dale!

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Permalink Reply by tim payne on May 7, 2015 at 19:25

knice ones dale

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Permalink Reply by Brian Martin on May 7, 2015 at 21:21

This is the oldest I can verify, 1928 to 1930 Boker script!

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Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on May 7, 2015 at 21:48

Dale,

Your pearl knife is just wonderful!................thanks for sharing

D ale said:

Not my oldest ..but.. a late 19th century w/ definitive dating. This stamping was only used for those 2 yrs.

Pearl handled quill knife.

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HATCH CUTLERY CO.
BUCHANAN MICH.
Stamping circa 1898~1899