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Marble Hunting Knife

Can anyone share any information about this knife? The markings read: MARBLE-SAFETY AXE CO-GLADSTONE-MICH U.S.A. Measures just over 10", the sheath is about 9". I just picked it up today and love the look and feel of it. I would like to know any information such as date of mfg., value and rarity if anybody can help.
Thanks,
Mike.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Kennedy on December 2, 2010 at 20:07

It looks like a Sportsman's Ideal No.2 Could be between 1903 to 1928 I need to see Markings A little better If It W.L.MARBLE
GLADSTONE
MICH. thats 1900 to 1903

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M.S.A.CO
GLADSTONE
MICH. U.S.A. Thats 1903 to 1918

MARBLE'S
GLADSTONE
MICH.U.S.A. that's 1918 to 1928

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Permalink Reply by Michael Kelley Sr. on December 2, 2010 at 20:28

Here's a better photo, the wording is tough to read even though the knife is in good shape.
By your info it looks like
it would be the 1918-1928.
Which ever one it is I really like it.
Thanks for you help.
Mike.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Kennedy on December 3, 2010 at 7:05

That Stamping is mentioned as a special stamp maybe of a prototype any way the stamping is rare from what I have seen thanks for showing . The only one that I know that would know for sure would be Gordon White Of Cuthbert Ga. Phone #229-732-6982 he is the EXPERT !!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Michael Kelley Sr. on December 3, 2010 at 12:18

Wow, awesome info Gary, that's very exciting. Thanks for taking the time to research and share your knowledge.
Looks like I might get serious about knife collecting instead of it being an on and off again thing like it's been.

MK

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Permalink Reply by Gary Kennedy on December 4, 2010 at 21:51

Thats what it takes a hunger knife collector for knowledge. Glad your on board

Michael Kelley Sr. said:

Wow, awesome info Gary, that's very exciting. Thanks for taking the time to research and share your knowledge.
Looks like I might get serious about knife collecting instead of it being an on and off again thing like it's been.

MK

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Scott King on December 6, 2010 at 8:14

Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge and contacts Gary!

Gary Kennedy said:

Thats what it takes a hunger knife collector for knowledge. Glad your on board

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Permalink Reply by Gary Kennedy on December 6, 2010 at 21:51

That's what makes this fun questions and the answers

Scott King said:

Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge and contacts Gary!

Gary Kennedy said:
Thats what it takes a hunger knife collector for knowledge. Glad your on board

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Permalink Reply by Michael Kelley Sr. on December 6, 2010 at 22:32

Update,
You are right Gary about Gordon's knowledge, we talked several times and he is very gracious with his time. All I did was read the info on the tang and before I could get out another word he described it perfectly as if it was in his hand instead mine, very impressive. He thinks that it is pre 1910 and extremely rare, I sent some pictures to a friend of his since he doesn't have a computer.
I have already picked up two more knives, a Vendetta Corsa (not really my style but it's in exc. condition) maybe I'll put it on the trade board, and a Kabar with a knotting bar(?), maybe I'm drawn to unusual items.
Thanks.
Mike.
See what you've started!

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Permalink Reply by Trent Rock on December 7, 2010 at 0:06

Sorry not sure what year the catalog is...:(

I believe that type of pommel is called a "thistle top"?

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Permalink Reply by Michael Kelley Sr. on December 7, 2010 at 1:19

Thanks Trent for taking the time to share your book pages & knowledge.
This really is a friendly forum. The other two forums that I sometimes visit are hot rods and motorcycle but
it's real easy to get lost in that environment.
This is the third marbles knife that has found me in the last year.
The one on this page, a safety axe with black handle (which I only kept because I thought it
was so odd looking) and what looks like a yacht knife according to your picture, the one with the hole
in it.
Must be for a way to attach to your trousers.
Mike