All About Pocket Knives

What do you want to know? It was made by Mauro Mario for the US importer George C. Rose company prior to 1959. The handle is cow horn. Is there a way to date these more to a specific date? Also, what determines value on knives like this? Is it mostly size or materials? I'm assuming a larger knife l...

I took some better pictures of this knife.
It is a Rosco, Italian made switchblade with a closed length of 5 7/8". The handle appears to be horn, possibly buffalo. Any and all comments, insight to age or value is welcome.

Ive now got close to 150 axes in all sorts of stages of rehab. Does that count? Hey Scott, I have seen some of the axes you restored at the OKCA show. They were really awesome! Between you and Mike, you guys have gotten me interested in axes. Show us some pics of the axes you restored. I would espe...

Ive now got close to 150 axes in all sorts of stages of rehab. Does that count?

Ive been busy as heck since the last time I logged in. Haven't had much time to post anything except on facebook for family and friends and that's just because its easy thru my cell phone.... Anyhow, talked to Dale(Orvet) at both the 2016 OKC show and more recently on the phone last week. Because of...

Unfortunately this year, I wasn't shopping for knives, I was busy manning my very own table. I do have to thank Phin and Orvet for being at the show. Getting to see both of you again was a joy. I am hoping next years show will give me more of an opportunity to shop. Best picture I got is one of my t...

Fuel?...check
knives?.....check
axes?.....check
My pass to get in on Friday?......check


I know Im forgetting something. I wont know what it is until tomorrow Im sure when Im setting up.

Oh well, see you all down there!!!!

Stop by at table F05 and say hi!

Only five more days till I get off work for an entire three days to play amongst the blades!!!!

After talking it over with some of the guys in the Northwest Knife collectors as well as you guys, it is off my list.
Without the box an not in mint condition, $150 should be the max. Thanks guys.

Auction house only had those three pictures.

philco wrote:You don't by chance have a photo that would show the tang stamp do you ? That could be very helpful.

Sorry, forgot to post it.

A local auction house has a bunch of vintage pocketknives for sale including a Case XX Bulldog that looks great. Im planning on going to the auction tomorrow in person but you can bid via online as well. as of this moment, the bid is $150. Is it worth that much or is it worth more? 32.jpg 32-1.jpg

Table F5.....That will be me.

This is a reminder of the west coasts largest knife show which is coming up in two weeks in Eugene, Or April 10th, 11th an 12th. Friday is for member only and is setup day. I will have my first table and you can locate me at F5. I know Dale (Orvet) will have a table there as well, I just don't know ...

I was given enough ebony yesterday to scale up at least 12 pocket knives. I know ebony is a very dense wood. Does it need to be stabilized first or can it go on as is?

jerryd6818 wrote:MountainMan Scott. Good to "see" ya. You kinda dropped out of sight after the POS Roundtable. Life treating you alright?

Yeah, just been busy at home. Between projects involving the house, the kid and trying to get ready for the Oregon Knife Show in two weeks, it has been hectic.....

Antique store find today.... Cattaraugus single blade barlow with a bone handle. Blade is a bit short and I might have overpaid at $9.50

It is situations like this why I started asking my wife to ask me first before she buys any blade, new or used.....

carrmillus wrote:..colonel, I agree with you!!!...I love te "72's", but to me, a true whittler is the split-backspring!!!!....... ..............

No, a true whittler is a standard three bladed pocketknife, with or without a split backspring.....

Thanks guys. Im not familiar with old Russell Green river pocket knives. Didn't know if it was worth it.

I passed on an old pruning knife that I believe said "Russell" on it.....Not a pruning knife guy. It was at the bottom of a box in a local antique store for $12.99

Should I go back and get it?

Ok, I know you are all waiting with baited breath......The results are in and they are a resounding YES! It went well beyond my expectations. The whole process of electrolysis only effects steel. It didn't harm the plastic scales, brass pins or liners. What I did was open up all four blades, attach ...

Ive been using an electrolysis bucket system to remove rust on some of my metal tools and axes Ive been rehabing. Has anyone done this to a pocketknife, specifically one that still has the handles on it? From what I can see on the internet they have removed the handles from tools. If you have a poc...

Ive been using an electrolysis bucket system to remove rust on some of my metal tools and axes Ive been rehabing. Has anyone done this to a pocketknife, specifically one that still has the handles on it?

MTURBO, according to Mr. Hanky, your special gift arrived today.....