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I think over the years there have been so many knife sites and info sites, that I have read from page to page...that never get passed on to others and you end up having to surf to find them later..So I thought a special area earmarked just for those would be great...Since I am an avid Case collector and collector of the coke bottle shaped knives of all brands, there will be those links that interest me.
I hope to see the sharing of other members favorite info links so we can all have fast clicks to the world Library of Knives.
Sue
I found this one today similiar to others I have read but a simplified quick overview of the Case family history
http://www.wrcase.com/interactive/timeline/index.html?keepThis=true...
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http://www.sha.org/documents/research/Parks_Canada_Resources/Tradem...
Interesting Read.
The Art of Manliness
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/04/01/every-man-should-carry-a-p...
Knife terminology
Thanks Miss Sue. I appreciate your knife history and info.
Chris Nolen’s incredible collection of Jim Bowie Knives: The Bowie Knife…Fact, Myth, Legend
![]() By Major Ian Humphrey Dan Certo asked me to contact Mr. Chris Nolen of Louisiana to write an article about his on-going quest to create historically accurate replicas of all the various knives attributed to the designs of Jim Bowie. Chris currently has 16 knives in his display and has two additional knives nearing completion.
![]() When most people think of the “Bowie knife,” an image of a massive clip point blade with double guard comes to mind. What I have learned over the years is that this may not be completely accurate. Chris’s display and hard work proves this point by showing numerous knife designs that can all be traced back to Jim Bowie. Chris has been collecting knives for over 40 years, and has always been interested in Bowie Knives. As a young man he would buy knives made by Case, Schrade-Walden, Edge, and the German made Knives. As he got older he was able to afford handmade knives by such great bladesmiths like Jerry Berry, John Fitch, Reggie Barker, Jimmy Lile, Daniel Certo, Bo Randall, Mark Banfield, Robert Blasingame, and many many more great artists. Chris always remained interested in the large Bowies and the history of the Bowie Knife and the Bowie family. In 2007 Chris had the pleasure of meeting Joseph Musso, and with his help, he decided to research all the known knives associated with the Bowie Family; and have close replicas made of each knife. Chris learned very quickly that investigating this project was like reading a good murder mystery without the final chapter.
In 2008 Chris had done enough research to conclude that there were 18 knives he would have built as replicas of The Bowie Knife...Fact ~Myth ~ Legend. There are currently 16 knives already made with 2 in the final stages of being completed. He started out with Robert Blasingame as his Bladesmith, and he built the first 11 replica knives. Sadly to say, Robert passed away in April 2010 with cancer. He was a dear friend to Chris and great artist. Chris is finishing the project using Tim Ridge of Swamp Fox Knives, Mark Banfield, and Rich McDonald who are all outstanding artists in their own right. *The Caiaphas Ham Knife: Ham was a known friend of the Bowies. He was with Jim and Rezin Bowie at the San Saba Indian fight and left Louisiana with Jim Bowie in 1830 to move to Texas.
*The Jesse Clifft Knife: *The Bart Moore Knife:
*The Jesse Robinson Knife: This big brass-back knife was given as a gift to Jesse Robinson from Jim Bowie according to the descendants of Jesse Robinson. *The Barrera~Campbell Knife: *The Noah Smithwick Knife: *The Musso Brass-Back Knife: *The Iron Mistress: This knife was built for the 1952 Movie of the same title, starring Alan Ladd. Chris included the knife in his collection because of its influence on collectors, and it brought forth the current Bowie craze
*The Searles~Fowler Knife: *The Bowie # 1: Very interesting knife made by James Black around 1830. This knife is believed by some experts to have been one of two knives made for Jim Bowie. It has a 13 inch blade, and is designed to fight with being held upside down. It is inscribed Bowie # 1 on the escutcheon, and has some very ornate silver work on the handle. The original is housed in the Historical Museum in Little Rock Ar. * The James Black Knife: *The Huber Steel Knife: This is the knife that Lucy Leigh Bowie described that Jim Bowie designed for his men in Texas. *The Schively~Perkins Knife: *The Edwin Forrest Knife:
*The Juan Padillo Knife: *The 2 knives being built that will complete the display are the Juan Seguin Knife, and the Lovelle Snowden Knife. *Juan Seguin Knife: Legend says Bowie gave it to Seguin as he left the Alamo with one of Travis' messages. There is a lot of controversy about the knife due to a test run by the Waco Ranger Museum which proved that the silver solder shield atop the spine of the blade with Searles mark was done after 1860 while Searles died in 1860. The owner retrieved the knife and will not discuss it futher.
* The Snowden Knife: This knife was described by John Bowie and Caiaphas Ham as being the blade Jim Bowie had with him early in his life, and at the Sandbar Fight...It will be completed this summer, and the original is long lost to the ages........
I cannot thank Chris Nolen enough for taking the time out of his busy schedule to provide the information on his incredible collection. You can tell he shares a true passion for the Bowie knife and wants to do his part to help explain the fact, myth, and legend behind one of the great symbols of American spirit.
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Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Famer Jimmy Lile is all smiles as Sylvester Stallone holds the Rambo Mission knife during Dan and Pam Delavana's California Custom Knife Show at the Disneyland/Sheraton Hotel in Anaheim in 1985.
First Blood Blades and Guards from the Lile Shop. |
Jimmy and Marilyn Lile were guests of President Ronald Reagan on October 18, 1990 in his Century City, CA penthouse. Jimmy presented President Reagan an ivory Lile Lock folding hunter. President Reagan reciprocated by presenting Jimmy and Marilyn with a large silver seal of the 40th President of the United States and individually giving Jimmy a pair of cuff links with his presidential seal and Marilyn a stick pin with his seal.
Jimmy Lile Certificate of Authenticity. |
Left to Right: Ed Wormser, Thad Buchanan & John Hill. Buchanan, an up and coming knifemaker, holds one of his custom fighters that Hill now owns.
Movie Still from Rambo First Blood where Jimmy Lile's knife is being used. |
General tips, maintenance, and care instructions for your new Ontario Knives.
Basic Knife Care Rules to Remember:
Knife performance and longevity are enhanced by regular care. Check out these tips:
Clean the entire knife regularly, including blade, pivot points and locking mechanism. If possible, clean it without immersing into liquid (spray cleaners work well). If you immerse in liquid (water, soapy water, or solvents), dry thoroughly after cleaning, then oil blade and moving parts. Regular cleaning and oiling should take care of sticky residue and light surface oxidation or beginning rust formation commonly found on knives.
As an alternative, chemical solvents such as Acetone, nail polish remover, MEK, alcohol or paint thinner may be used to clean your blade. Use care with these solvents, as some, such as acetone, nail polish remover, white gas, or brake fluid may damage some knife handles. Avoid harsh detergents that contain Chlorine (mostly powders, including some for washing dishes and clothes), which can accelerate corrosion of the blade steel.
Avoid prolonged immersion in liquids (water, solvents, etc.). This can have a detrimental effect on not only the metal parts, but handles made of wood or other porous materials as well. Before using your knife on food items, wipe clean with alcohol, or wash with hot soapy water and rinse clean. Remember to re-clean and lubricate your knife after the food job is done.
Periodically, and always after cleaning, apply a small amount of lubricant to the working parts of the knife, particularly the pivot points of a folding knife. Then apply a thin film of lubricant to the entire surface of the blade. This will help prevent surface oxidation and corrosion from moisture.
Store your knife in a dry place (out of the sheath). Lightly wipe the blade with clean oil 2-3 times a year to keep rust from starting (more often if near water).
History of the FORK
Morristown National Historical Park, National Park Service Museum Collection.
http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/design/2012/06/the_history_of_th...
Chuck,
That is a great find, and for a golfer...it would be pocket jewelry!!
Sue
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