Like older American knives then this is the place for you.

Thanks. Didn't want all of us who like the old ones to have to join the tactical group :)
Thanks for joining us.

Way to set the tone here, Kevin. Really nice Winchester. What is that pattern name, or is it just a #?

Vintage anything is hard to maintain and handle at same time. If finger oil wasn't so corrosive. I'd carry the new prize and clean it but miss a spot and then a year later there is that horrible pit. So I have drifted towards the Older Queen Steel for the Ametican Flavor and several of the German Rostfrei Soligens.

That is a nice looking Winchester. A very usable knife.

This looks like the kind of group i need. I had no idea my collecting of old pocket knives was such a minority in the knife business. Anybody interested in Cattaraugus, Winchester, or Jack Knife Ben knives give me a shout.

Delbert
What is going on in knife collecting is two things 1) many of the collectors of old knives are not active on the Internet, and 2) the next generation is very active and they don't collect old knives.

I am not a believer in the "old dogs can't learn new tricks," so let your friends who do collect old knives know about iKC and I'll help them learn this trick.

We have all seen here the Internet, and iKC, provides one heck of a way to connect and stay in touch, build on friendships and make new ones, so please get the word out to those you know who have yet to get active online.

What do you think of this ol' honey? It's an ancient Case Brothers - Little Valley Jack knife - any guesses as to its actual age?

Cool knife there Fred. Too bad the small blade is broken....just adds to its character, doesn't it? Other than the years reported as the years they were in existence, I couldn't narrow it down beyond that.

Yes character indeed! This knife is 3-1/2" in length; blade is 2-3/4". We're having trouble id'ing the pattern here. Kinda looks like a "skinny" balloon jack...any thoughts?

I think I've found it - this knife looks like an old '22 pattern, as seen in Sargent's 7th ed, p. 48...

Welcome Richard. Glad you have you a part of our old knife collectors group :)

Welcome Brian. Look forward to your contributions here.

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...

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...

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!

Hey Terry. Thanks for joining our group.

This edition of KW has an excellent article by David on the cutlery tariffs. Get a copy

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.

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.....

Hey Hog...that is good news.

I know trying to nail down any fact with certainty can be a challenge sometimes.

Want to see something interesting- David Mullins sent them to me. Here's what he had to say about them. "They are Case Brothers blades used by the machinists to check the tolerances. Each is stamped Tested XX below the swedge and engraved with a control number on the tang."

Does anyone know who manufactured the Remington Scout Knife? It is supposed to be a authentic reproduction, but in my opinion there is no comparison between it and the original. Very low grade knife in my opinion.

The new Remington Scout knife is made under contract by Bear & Sons

I have an Imperial pocket Knife with what it looks look black plastic handles, it have two blades: one about two inches and the other about one and a half, both oppening from the same side. It is not in mint condition: both blades seems to be blued by former owner and with a bit of wear, besides it lacks the ring at the end, but it seems a very good knife and well made.

I have a buck scoutlite, maybe not a vintage knife, but one with a very good blade. I will put images whem I get my new camera

Got me a real treasure at Parkers Show yesterday.
It's a Case Brothers wood box. Now have two. One if for their 1207 model and the other is for my fall time favorite- the 6250. Brad Lockwood estimates these to be from around c. 1907.

Very nice, Scott!
Was it a good show?

Ulf
I had fun. Interviewed a few folks for CutleryNewsJournal, one was a guy who loves Schrade history and the Safety Push Button knife. Also saw a large display knife made by New York Knife Co with a fantastic Hammer Brand etch. Notice the bails on both ends too used to hang it from.

Wow!
Never seen one like that..
Very interesting!

OK old knife guys/gals, I need some help.
http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/how-to-tell-the-difference

just registered...looks like a great plave to talk shop and look at some rare knives. Check out my thread to see if my pics were properly uploaded or you can visit my webste on mypage. cheers Jr

I just picked up this AW Wadsworth & Sons Germany "CATTLE KNIFE" at a flea market. First I have never heard or seen a knife by this mfg. The master blade is deep stamped (not etched) with 'CATTLE KING" stamped. IT measures 3 1/2 in closed. 2 long pulls and one short. Very good to excellent shape. Does not appear to have been used or sharpened. I looked up AW Wadsworth in Goins and the only thing I could find is that they were in business from 1905-1936 in Germany and were a trademark or A. Kastor & Brothers. If anyone could provide me with anymore info I would appreciate it. I am not looking to sell this knife but just interested in its value and/or anything else I can find out. Thanks in advance!

Well I just realized I posted this on Vintage "AMERICAN" knives but this knife was manufactured in Germany. Sorry for the oversight

Chris .. interesting old knives are interesting old knives .. I've some A. W. Wadsworth & Sons myself .. thanks for posting the pics !!!