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Most Popular Old Brands

I've seen over the years various charts ranking "the most popular brands" for certain time periods, but recognized these ranking are actually very subjective to each collector's own preferences.

So, let me ask you- what are your favorite knife brands?

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on January 4, 2013 at 17:02

I'll be anxious to see what you get!

Brad T. said:

I am now in hot pursuit of Schrade USA OT's.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on January 5, 2013 at 18:20

Yes those are nice if you find them!

Brad T. said:

I am now in hot pursuit of Schrade USA OT's.

Brad Tinsman said:

Recently I am pursuing Shapleigh Hdwe, EC Simmons, John Primble/Belnap Hdwe, Robeson and Cammilus knives.

Have taken delivery of 2 Shapleighs, 1 Belnap and 1 Robeson this morning, I got what I paid for. Pics to follow.

Permalink Reply by Rick Hooper on January 14, 2013 at 23:36

Stag KA-BAR UNION CUT. CO. medium stock knives, , 1940-50's WINTERBOTTOM BONE STOCKMAN BY QUEEN STEEL, Case XX 5347, 5392 stockman, all slightly used! I carry them and I want good edge holding carbon steel for winter time use. Queen Steel 440 stainless for summertime use.

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Permalink Reply by Steven Matthew on January 18, 2013 at 22:21

Imperial is king!

Permalink Reply by Rick Hooper on January 29, 2013 at 22:17

RUSSELL GREEN RIVER WORKS! These were my great uncle's Russell barlows, the Razor/ cotton sampler, one he customized for his EDC. He was a WW2 Navy sub. mechanic, in the Pacific, and later a machinist and fabricator. Not only was he amazing , not considering his skill. He was a friend, fishing and hunting partner, when I was a boy and young man. The cotton sampler is marked RUSSELL, (ARROW) GREEN RIVER WORKS, the pen blade marked RUSSELL. The other is marked RUSSELL , R between diamonds, on both blades. These will go to my son, he already has the hunting and fishing stories to go with them!

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Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on April 25, 2013 at 16:31

I like small knives...recent ones of interest case,race bro's,,utica,challenge,wester bro's

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on July 1, 2013 at 11:57

That's interesting Rick, I have always contemplated a Russell Green River Works knife. Don't have it yet but I do know a member who has one that's old, been stored and may part with it!

Rick Hooper said:

RUSSELL GREEN RIVER WORKS! These were my great uncle's Russell barlows, the Razor/ cotton sampler, one he customized for his EDC. He was a WW2 Navy sub. mechanic, in the Pacific, and later a machinist and fabricator. Not only was he amazing , not considering his skill. He was a friend, fishing and hunting partner, when I was a boy and young man. The cotton sampler is marked RUSSELL, (ARROW) GREEN RIVER WORKS, the pen blade marked RUSSELL. The other is marked RUSSELL , R between diamonds, on both blades. These will go to my son, he already has the hunting and fishing stories to go with them!

Permalink Reply by Rick Hooper on July 1, 2013 at 15:51

Hi Steve, I would go for it. The Russell barlows have very good carbon steel and have retained their value, even as interest in them, has wained. The cotton sampler has always interested me, as my Uncle never sliced anything, but hoop cheese and boloney with it. Since the cotton bole weeval has been eraticated in the south, this is definitely an obsolete pattern.
Steve Hanner said:

That's interesting Rick, I have always contemplated a Russell Green River Works knife. Don't have it yet but I do know a member who has one that's old, been stored and may part with it!

Rick Hooper said:

RUSSELL GREEN RIVER WORKS! These were my great uncle's Russell barlows, the Razor/ cotton sampler, one he customized for his EDC. He was a WW2 Navy sub. mechanic, in the Pacific, and later a machinist and fabricator. Not only was he amazing , not considering his skill. He was a friend, fishing and hunting partner, when I was a boy and young man. The cotton sampler is marked RUSSELL, (ARROW) GREEN RIVER WORKS, the pen blade marked RUSSELL. The other is marked RUSSELL , R between diamonds, on both blades. These will go to my son, he already has the hunting and fishing stories to go with them!

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on July 1, 2013 at 16:12

You know thats interesting Rick, I never thought of it that way! It really was what they used back then. My Grandfather never harvested cotton, but a fair amount of tobacco in the day!

Rick Hooper said:

Hi Steve, I would go for it. The Russell barlows have very good carbon steel and have retained their value, even as interest in them, has wained. The cotton sampler has always interested me, as my Uncle never sliced anything, but hoop cheese and boloney with it. Since the cotton bole weeval has been eraticated in the south, this is definitely an obsolete pattern.

Permalink Reply by Rick Hooper on July 1, 2013 at 16:22

Well , those old knives are a link to our family's past occupations , just as the WW1 and WW2 veterans bring backs are our tangible link to their place in American history. I would think the tobacco industry is nearly so!

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on July 2, 2013 at 14:59