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Permalink Reply by D ale on November 6, 2016 at 19:25

Permalink Reply by D ale on November 6, 2016 at 19:43

Interesting source of matl would allow one to "duplicate" scale material.

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i have seen the material before

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not often.

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Good looking scale material.

beware of "gassing out".

'tis probably celluloid based.

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Enjoy

D ale

Permalink Reply by D ale on November 6, 2016 at 19:45

Is the second row from top on the left the Ulster ???

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on November 6, 2016 at 20:46

Mark,

I know that henry sears & sons company also used that same material and the oldest knife I can find with it being used is 1865.

Henry sears & son 1865 was purchased from Chicago manufacturer Henry sears & co.,1865-1878. in 1878 by farwell-ozmun-kirk & co., a Chicago wholesaler and furnished knives til 1959.

I also found a reference to  A mint pen knife with beautiful "abalone chip" celluloid handles, clear celluloid with real abalone chips embedded, made by Imperial circa 1920's to early 1930's, tang stamp is Keen Knife USA, it was a contract knife for a Boston company.

I also know that it was a popular material for Scheaffer pens in the late 30's

Permalink Reply by Mark klinger on November 6, 2016 at 21:53

D ale said:

Is the second row from top on the left the Ulster ???

Nope, the Ulster is third row down on the right. It has a match strike pull.

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Permalink Reply by Mark klinger on November 6, 2016 at 21:55

Jan Carter said:

Mark,

I know that henry sears & sons company also used that same material and the oldest knife I can find with it being used is 1865.

Henry sears & son 1865 was purchased from Chicago manufacturer Henry sears & co.,1865-1878. in 1878 by farwell-ozmun-kirk & co., a Chicago wholesaler and furnished knives til 1959.

I also found a reference to  A mint pen knife with beautiful "abalone chip" celluloid handles, clear celluloid with real abalone chips embedded, made by Imperial circa 1920's to early 1930's, tang stamp is Keen Knife USA, it was a contract knife for a Boston company.

I also know that it was a popular material for Scheaffer pens in the late 30's

Thanks Jan!

Permalink Reply by D ale on November 7, 2016 at 3:28

ULSTER

Permalink Reply by John Bamford on November 7, 2016 at 11:43

Really good looking handle material Mark and a great collection you have there .

Permalink Reply by D ale on November 7, 2016 at 17:56

What is the stamping on the fluted & slanted bolster one ??

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'tis a good looking knife.