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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on October 6, 2013 at 18:52

SK,

You think that might be the same maker as

William Singleton & Co, Pound Hill, Directory of Sheffield 1893 (also listed in 'Whites Hardware Trademarks Aug 1892)?

Smiling-Knife said:

That looks like a beautiful set Jan. Lovely bolsters and mop.

IFound this one at an antiques fair yesterday. Based on the can opener, it dates to circa early 1900s I think. Has picnic companion marked on the fork.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on October 6, 2013 at 18:53

Not sure about any modification, but it is stamped approved USCG. No, I didn't do anything to it.

Permalink Reply by Jim Thompson on October 7, 2013 at 6:34

According to Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings John Watts knives were made from 1855 to 1953. This is an older knife (my guess between1920-1930) that has been well maintained. A good find for a collection.

Permalink Reply by Smiling-Knife on October 7, 2013 at 8:57

Thanks for the comments on the picnic knife everyone.

Jan, yes I think so. William Singleton died in 1892 and the company became Singleton & Priestman in 1895. Razor Steel was a trademark of theirs. As Jim points out, the tin opener was made by John Watts. It was common for many companies to buy in parts as needed. There was only a few makers of corkscrews in the city that supplied the industry. As Watts would have had its own blades, I suspect it wasn't the maker of the knife. The key might be in the Picnic Companion name. I'll need to do some more research and let you know. Any further comment greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Permalink Reply by Tom Radde on October 8, 2013 at 18:32

Local hardware store closed at 5PM, so went to, 'Fleet Farm', (20 min away). Need some nuts & bolts to finish a project I was working on, and as long as I was their, pick up some dog food, and other misc things. Always have to do a tour through the, 'gun/sporting goods' dept. Don't buy any guns or ammo their, (Far To Much Money), but go their, just, 'in case'. Lo and behold, Just as I was looking over all the China made knives the, Borg, transported down, and said: "Resistance is Futile", At the VERY same moment, I looked at the Victorinox Camper. My hand went out, plucked one off the 16' rack of knives, and I went to check out. I know, I am weak. It was 23.95 + 6.75% Tax. But the, BORG, 'made me do it'. So I guess I have a New EDC.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on October 8, 2013 at 20:26

The Camper is one fine Victorinox. A good choice!

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on October 9, 2013 at 8:51

Had these on before, but not opened:

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on October 15, 2013 at 14:35

The Case 640045R Camp knife. This is the Delrin handled one that was made under contract by Camillus. You can't get more 'Merican than that!

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on October 15, 2013 at 16:42

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on October 15, 2013 at 18:27

Ken that red one is jigged bone, correct? I'm pretty certain rhe story is that one was produced in house by Case. Should have a thicker main blade. I'm fairly certain the can opener and cap lifter were still out sourced, however. I'm sure a Case expert will correct me, if I'm wrong.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on October 15, 2013 at 18:51

Yes, I think you are right Tobias - its a Centennial model.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on October 24, 2013 at 18:42

My latest Camp knife. A nice little Richards Camp/Fish hybrid with faux stag handles.

The knife is approximately 3 5/8 inches (91 mm) closed with a stainless clip blade, cap lifter and bottle opener. In stead of a punch blade it has a short scaler, hook disgorger. I can't imagine trying to scale a fish with it and the hook better not be too deep either!

But the over all build is solid and the clip blade is out of the ordinary for a camp knife. The bail is solidly pinned and I think they did an exceptional job on the faux stag. I'm sure it is some type of celluloid/bakelite or thermal plastic. I estimate it to be from the 1960s-1970s era. What I like most is the lack of bolsters. Not bad for an inexpensive knife coming out of Sheffield, England. The shield is the coat of arms for the "House of Windsor". Most likely a souvenir knife.

Last pick below is the Richards Camp knife compared to my EDC Victorinox Spartan Lite.