I wanted to be the first one to post an oldie. I already posted a pick of my Pocketeze on the American Knife Collectors Club so how about this Winchester 1932 to 42 Winchester for the Vintage American Knives.
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.
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.
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 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...
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!
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.....
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.
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Scott King
May 18, 2009
Kevin Fisher
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Scott King
Thanks for joining us.
May 18, 2009
Kevin Fisher
May 18, 2009
Kevin Fisher
May 18, 2009
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Scott King
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Wayne Revis
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Wayne Revis
May 18, 2009
DELBERT COVER
May 19, 2009
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Scott King
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.
May 19, 2009
Fred Feightner
Jun 11, 2009
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Scott King
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Fred Feightner
Jun 11, 2009
Fred Feightner
Jun 11, 2009
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Scott King
Jun 24, 2009
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Scott King
Jun 25, 2009
Jim Prather
Aug 11, 2009
Jim Prather
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...
Aug 11, 2009
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Scott King
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!
Aug 12, 2009
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Scott King
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Scott King
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Scott King
Aug 26, 2009
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Scott King
Thought you'd find that interesting.....
Aug 28, 2009
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Scott King
I know trying to nail down any fact with certainty can be a challenge sometimes.
Sep 8, 2009
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Scott King
Oct 12, 2009
Richard L Campbell (Dick)
Oct 28, 2009
Brad Hyde
The new Remington Scout knife is made under contract by Bear & SonsNov 1, 2009