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I have a stumper for you. I have this pocket knife passed down from my grandfather and from his father and maybe beyond. Cannot find out anything about it the manufacturer or date. I used to carry it but don't any more.

The shield looks like an elongated Winchester shield. The stamp is hard to read, except the second line that says CUT CO. Both lines are straight and the top line looks like it has about 7 or 8 letters, maybe an or at the beginning,  but maybe not the start. It was hard to get a good pic of the stamp.

I thought about using acid to bring it out but do not want to.

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well I am here to beg you NOT to try acid.  Try a simple eraser first and then get it under a magnifier.  Another thing we go after the eraser, clean it off with a paint brush to remove all the particles and then try a tracing with a light weight paper and a pencil

Could it possibly be a Camillus Cut Co.?

Thomas-- Sorry for the late reply-- I can't make out any of the letters on the tang stamp well enough to get a real starting point to research it for you-- If you can give me an idea of what you perceive them to be-- For example- O blank blank E blank blank, etc. with the number of letters, I might be able to figure something out. One other question-- The" R" on the shield- In your opinion, was the R a factory mark, or added because of your last name Robbins by one of your ancestors ??Also, are there any other tang stamps, etc. on the obverse side of the knife?? 

Still a mystery. I wish the tang was a little more clear to read.
I have another knife some may appreciate. It is a Clark Bros. as in the straight razors but instead this is a little hobby knife. I have had a hard time finding another example like it, but I'm sure they are out there.

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Thomas- That Clark Bros- Germany is a beauty-- Dates from 1895- 1929-- I would love to see a pic of the entire knife- I might be able to help you further in identifying it-- BTW, if you scroll up 2 posts,my offer still stands-- If you can give me your best guess as to what you determine the letters  to be, I am still more than willing to help.

I will try to send it. I thought I did but apparently I goofed up.



John McCain said:

Thomas- That Clark Bros- Germany is a beauty-- Dates from 1895- 1929-- I would love to see a pic of the entire knife- I might be able to help you further in identifying it-- BTW, if you scroll up 2 posts,my offer still stands-- If you can give me your best guess as to what you determine the letters  to be, I am still more than willing to help.

Looks like ORLITER or CRUITER or OBUITER or OBUTTERthe clearest letter is the second and it is an R or B

Second line is clear CUT CO. both straight

I certainly do appreciate the help.



Thomas Robbins said:

Still a mystery. I wish the tang was a little more clear to read.
I have another knife some may appreciate. It is a Clark Bros. as in the straight razors but instead this is a little hobby knife. I have had a hard time finding another example like it, but I'm sure they are out there.

Have no Idea

Jeremy B. Buchanan said:

Could it possibly be a Camillus Cut Co.?

Thomas sometimes rubbing an eraser over the tang will clear it up a little without harming the knife.  after that I use a dry paintbrush to get everything out of it and try thin tracing paper and a pencil to see if I can get a clear enough stencil to read it

I'll have to check my records this week and see what I have.  I have accumulated a good amount of information over the years, and enjoy trying to figure out these old knives myself.  Its going to be a busy week, but let me see what I can dig up.

In terms of Camillus, I have done an extensive amount of research on the early brands of Adolph Kastor and Camillus.  If you look on the KNIFE WORLD website and do a search, you'll find the spreadsheet I put together of the Kastor (i.e. Camillus) brands up to 1947.  I would recommend downloading the list and seeing if something matches from there.  You might just get a hit.  Enjoy!

Bryan,

I did not know that was your list!  Kudos and Thank you, I use it constantly!

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