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Vintage American Knives

Knives of days gone-by and the companies who made them

Location: yesteryear
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Vintage American Knives

Looking for a group of collectors who prefer older American-made knives? Then come on in and make yourself at home. Antique knife collectors prefer knives in original condition and if the blades sport natural patina, then all the better.

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What's your favorite old knife?

Started by Scott King. Last reply by George R Naugle yesterday. 33 Replies

Stampings of the Cutlery Industry.

Started by D ale. Last reply by Jan Carter Jan 27, 2018. 106 Replies

old kissing crane

Started by Jim Walker. Last reply by Jan Carter Oct 28, 2017. 3 Replies

Dating a Pocketknife

Started by Robert A. Olson. Last reply by Jan Carter Oct 20, 2017. 1 Reply

Any help on what I have here??

Started by jerry marr. Last reply by Jan Carter Oct 18, 2017. 16 Replies

Can anyone tell me about this knife set?

Started by Valerie Miller. Last reply by Jan Carter Sep 26, 2017. 6 Replies

What do you think about custom "Re-worked" knives?

Started by Jim Prather. Last reply by Andy Larrison Jan 8, 2017. 17 Replies

How about your favorite piece of knife history

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by Jan Carter Jan 6, 2017. 7 Replies

Would anyone consider this knife vintage?

Started by Charles Sample. Last reply by Jan Carter Jan 5, 2017. 13 Replies

Where do you find your vintage (antique) knives?

Started by Rick Cothren. Last reply by Jan Carter Jan 5, 2017. 24 Replies

Are vintage knife collectors a dying breed?

Started by Scott King. Last reply by Michael Squier Sep 9, 2016. 17 Replies

Favorite characters from cutlery history

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by Jan Carter May 15, 2015. 15 Replies

Still strong

Started by Larry Lucas. Last reply by Steve Hanner Nov 12, 2014. 8 Replies

A-Z index for discussions

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by D ale Jul 13, 2014. 1 Reply

Fire Hardening stone knives. Interesting article...

Started by Jim Prather. Last reply by Jan Carter Jul 12, 2014. 2 Replies

Camillus , A. Kastor & Bros. knives

Started by Clay Strong. Last reply by Clay Strong Nov 20, 2013. 7 Replies

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In Memoriam
Comment by Scott King on August 28, 2009 at 16:42
Did y'all notice the answer to iKC's recent trivia contest we ran? First the question was "What is the average age of iKC's membership?" I know lots of folks, including many members here in the group think it is possibly overpopulated with them young whippersnappers.....but do you know- the average age of the first 600 members as 39.55 years old? It is.
Thought you'd find that interesting.....

In Memoriam
Comment by Scott King on August 26, 2009 at 13:16
Hey- did y'all notice Max's 1933 World's Fair Knife was featured in a recent edition of Cutlery News Journal. Check it out.

In Memoriam
Comment by Scott King on August 23, 2009 at 8:39
This edition of KW has an excellent article by David on the cutlery tariffs. Get a copy

In Memoriam
Comment by Scott King on August 13, 2009 at 21:09
Hey Terry. Thanks for joining our group.

In Memoriam
Comment by Scott King on August 12, 2009 at 11:40
Heck yeah you do ("get out and explore the whole site") that is, cause its got really good stuff! You have some really good stuff too.
Thanks for the the pics!
Now take a stab at some of the discussions.
In fact, love to have you start a topic or two. That'd be great. Got some really knowledgeable members a part of this group who will chime in.
Thanks for joining us!
Comment by Jim Prather on August 11, 2009 at 22:48

Do I like really old knives? Oh YEAH! A box of office knives...


A really rare Jas. Sefton double Wharncliffe Jack. Made in Sheffield.


And finally, the Coupie DeGrassie... A prehistoric dagger weapon with Bart Simpson's skull carved on the pommel...

Comment by Jim Prather on August 11, 2009 at 22:33
I really need to start exploring this whole site. I didn't even know this Vintage American Knife forum was here. And it's the perfect place to show off one of the knives that will be buried with me. Well, maybe not actually BURIED with me. But it will stay in my posession 'till I pass on. It's a genuine Holley Mfg. Wharncliffe Whittler. Made, as near as I can find out, some time in the late 1800's. Holley was arguably America's first full time knife manufacturer. It is in original shape. Almost full, and has never been cleaned as far as I can see. You be the judge...


In Memoriam
Comment by Scott King on June 25, 2009 at 15:37
Welcome Brian. Look forward to your contributions here.

In Memoriam
Comment by Scott King on June 24, 2009 at 20:26
Welcome Richard. Glad you have you a part of our old knife collectors group :)
Comment by Fred Feightner on June 11, 2009 at 13:00
I think I've found it - this knife looks like an old '22 pattern, as seen in Sargent's 7th ed, p. 48...
 
 
 

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