hardware and other store knives. - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T15:32:44Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/hardware-and-other-store-knives?groupUrl=odds-ends&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1448156&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noanyone have a way to date a S…tag:iknifecollector.com,2016-10-24:3181080:Comment:14481562016-10-24T00:51:15.629ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>anyone have a way to date a Shapleigh DE?</p>
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<p>anyone have a way to date a Shapleigh DE?</p>
<p><a href="http://iknifecollector.com/photo/shapleight-daimond-edge-3?commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1447887&xg_source=activity" target="_self">http://iknifecollector.com/photo/shapleight-daimond-edge-3?commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1447887&xg_source=activity</a></p> The awful truth about hardwar…tag:iknifecollector.com,2016-02-22:3181080:Comment:13996092016-02-22T00:09:56.569ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>The awful truth about hardware store brands is Frost has decided to buy some of these old store trademarks and are not churning out essentially "Steell Warriors" under these fabled names. Every Time they mention selling an Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett or E.C. Simmons, or Miller Bros. I cringe. They don't even attempt to release knives that were actually made by the company. They just churn out the usual patterns and stamp 'em with new markings. At least SMKW made an attempt to…</p>
<p>The awful truth about hardware store brands is Frost has decided to buy some of these old store trademarks and are not churning out essentially "Steell Warriors" under these fabled names. Every Time they mention selling an Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett or E.C. Simmons, or Miller Bros. I cringe. They don't even attempt to release knives that were actually made by the company. They just churn out the usual patterns and stamp 'em with new markings. At least SMKW made an attempt to stay true to the knives Marbles made when they bought the TM and moved production to China and El Salvador.</p> Thanks Howard. Though I like…tag:iknifecollector.com,2016-02-21:3181080:Comment:13997432016-02-21T23:23:50.610ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Thanks Howard. Though I like the looks of the grind on the blade, I just hate when it comes time to sharpen it, it is the single hardest knife I own to keep sharp, but I still like it because it is a good conversation starter, (not many people have ever seen one). <em>It is</em> in pretty good condition other than the pitting seen in the photos, but I keep it coated in Frog Lube these days so it should survive well into the future. I carry it occasionally, and it still snaps like a gator. I…</p>
<p>Thanks Howard. Though I like the looks of the grind on the blade, I just hate when it comes time to sharpen it, it is the single hardest knife I own to keep sharp, but I still like it because it is a good conversation starter, (not many people have ever seen one). <em>It is</em> in pretty good condition other than the pitting seen in the photos, but I keep it coated in Frog Lube these days so it should survive well into the future. I carry it occasionally, and it still snaps like a gator. I also frequently carry a 4" Craftsman 95232 Folding Hunter from the 70's, but don't have any photos of that one, (yet).<br/> <br/> <cite>Howard P Reynolds said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/hardware-and-other-store-knives?groupUrl=odds-ends&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1399740&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#3181080Comment1399849"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Yeah Syd I do n't like wedge grind blades either, but that's a looker, and marvelously well looked after from the '60s.</div>
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</blockquote> Yeah Syd I do n't like wedge…tag:iknifecollector.com,2016-02-21:3181080:Comment:13998492016-02-21T22:51:48.475ZHoward P Reynoldshttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/HowardPReynolds
Yeah Syd I do n't like wedge grind blades either, but that's a looker, and marvelously well looked after from the '60s.
Yeah Syd I do n't like wedge grind blades either, but that's a looker, and marvelously well looked after from the '60s. Great looking "pearl" fishing…tag:iknifecollector.com,2016-02-21:3181080:Comment:13997402016-02-21T22:47:13.883ZHoward P Reynoldshttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/HowardPReynolds
Great looking "pearl" fishing knife Charles!
Great looking "pearl" fishing knife Charles! I have a few Craftsman and K…tag:iknifecollector.com,2016-02-21:3181080:Comment:13997372016-02-21T22:39:32.031ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>I have a few Craftsman and Klein knives around here somewhere; looking for photos. Of course Case, Buck, Gerber, Bear & Son, etc, are still to be found in "local" hardware stores, (those few that remain), but true hardware "store brands" are a vanishing breed. I think a "brand" that used to be available in ACE stores is "Coast", but the ones I have are imports so I wouldn't include them in a list of vintage US hardware store brands. All I have seen at the local two Ace stores around…</p>
<p>I have a few Craftsman and Klein knives around here somewhere; looking for photos. Of course Case, Buck, Gerber, Bear & Son, etc, are still to be found in "local" hardware stores, (those few that remain), but true hardware "store brands" are a vanishing breed. I think a "brand" that used to be available in ACE stores is "Coast", but the ones I have are imports so I wouldn't include them in a list of vintage US hardware store brands. All I have seen at the local two Ace stores around here recently have been non "store brands".</p>
<p>In the meantime here's a Belknap Hardware Primble Jack, (made by Boker late '60's). Love the sword grind on the master blade of this knife, but it is totally flat on the pile side, (which makes it a bear to sharpen).</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2770531852?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2770531852?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p> I have this Shapleigh Hardwar…tag:iknifecollector.com,2016-02-21:3181080:Comment:13996882016-02-21T22:20:29.219ZCharles Samplehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/CharlesSample
<p>I have this Shapleigh Hardware fish knife.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2711204182?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2711204182?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2711233879?profile=original" target="_self"><br></br></a><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Brad T. said:…</cite></p>
<p>I have this Shapleigh Hardware fish knife.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2711204182?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2711204182?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2711233879?profile=original" target="_self"><br/></a><br/> <br/> <cite>Brad T. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/hardware-and-other-store-knives?groupUrl=odds-ends&groupId=3181080%3AGroup%3A517016&id=3181080%3ATopic%3A521074&page=1#3181080Comment889912"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am of the Shapleigh & John Primble hardware camp myself. I like the blade swedging of these older knives plus the Shapleigh tang stamp is in my mind the best one in their era.</p>
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</blockquote> Like that Craftsman knife. I…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-12-21:3181080:Comment:10362662013-12-21T22:50:47.287ZRicky L McConnellhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RickyLMcConnell
<p>Like that Craftsman knife. I have always liked their tools. As a mechanic and electrician they have always performed well for me. <br></br><br></br><cite>Ken Spielvogel said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/hardware-and-other-store-knives?groupUrl=odds-ends&#3181080Comment904597"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Sears Craftsman…<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2679546317?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2679546317?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a></p>
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<p>Like that Craftsman knife. I have always liked their tools. As a mechanic and electrician they have always performed well for me. <br/><br/><cite>Ken Spielvogel said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/hardware-and-other-store-knives?groupUrl=odds-ends&#3181080Comment904597"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Sears Craftsman<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2679546317?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2679546317?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p>
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</blockquote> I think those were the origin…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-12-21:3181080:Comment:10361832013-12-21T22:23:44.727ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>I think those were the original Diamond Edge brand! Very cool, Brad</p>
<p>I think those were the original Diamond Edge brand! Very cool, Brad</p> Awesome knives Bradtag:iknifecollector.com,2013-12-21:3181080:Comment:10360942013-12-21T18:51:03.878ZKen Spielvogelhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/KenSpielvogel
<p>Awesome knives Brad</p>
<p>Awesome knives Brad</p>