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Van Sickle knife
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Hibar Jan 13. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I am a new member here, I inherited a new (never used or sharpened) Van Sickle knife with sheath…Continue
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"Why am I not surprised you "knew" Frank? Thanks for the extra detail Dennis...it helps turn information into a personalized history. That always enriches the story and adds value to the ownership of the knife. "
"Dang Lars .... haven't been able to drop by the site as much as I would like. Just saw this post. Hope you got the info you were looking for Jeff. If not .... there is PLENTY of info on Van Sickle Cutlery on the web. On…"
"Kevin - that extra loop on the sheath is for a scout-carry option. It's a simple and less costly way to provide that carry option over the two snap straps (like those seen on CFK and others). Sickle made all thier own sheaths as well.
Van…"
"Unfortunately, I cannot add much of anything to the information about your knife, but it does look clean and I like the looks of it.
I was a little surprised to see what looks like a rubberized handle material though. Do you know what the…"
"Hi Jeff - welcome to iKC! I don't think I know any more about your Van Sickle knife than you do - sorry.
I know of them, and about Frank. It's hard to live in Texas and not know about him if you hunt, fish, or collect knives. Your knife…"
Van Sickle knife
I am a new member here, I inherited a new (never used or sharpened) Van Sickle knife with sheathb036b1ed-84a8-4446-b52f-b249069c945b.jpg4d2ee369-ec83-483e-a5d2-b67cf2fe5aa3.jpg…See More
"I have a new, (never used or sharpened) Van Sickle knife that I inherited. I would love to know more about the knife. Thanks in advance!"
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- 56 to 60 years
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- At 11:18 on December 29, 2025,
J.J. Smith III said…
Welcome to iKC, Jeff.
It's good to have you here.
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