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- Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:10 am
- Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
- Topic: A Special Young Man’s Special Accomplishment
- Replies: 36
- Views: 403
Re: A Special Young Man’s Special Accomplishment
Wade, there are a lot of resources available to give you ideas on ways to expand your work with your son. Here is just one about someone seeking advice about woodworking with a 14 year old with Cerebral Palsy: https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?293726-Woodworking-for-a-14-year-old-with-Cerebral...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:46 am
- Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
- Topic: Whatizzit?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1359
Re: Whatizzit?
It's a variation of the Jerusalem Cross, which is a Christian symbol that dates back about 1,000 years. See "Jerusalem Cross" in Wikipedia. The form has also been adopted as a variation on the traditional Celtic Cross (see photo below).
Dennis
Dennis
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: Mystery knife 24
- Replies: 3
- Views: 211
Re: Mystery knife 24
There is a knife from this maker for sale on eBay UK: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164731225574. The description says the knife is from India.
Dennis
Dennis
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:14 am
- Forum: Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days
- Topic: We read the knife, so let’s read the photo
- Replies: 12
- Views: 375
Re: We read the knife, so let’s read the photo
The photos I've seen of the Northfield factory show a large three story building. Any idea what this building is? Part of the same complex? Administrative offices?
Dennis
Dennis
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:41 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: New member from Grand Lake Over the Cherokees
- Replies: 8
- Views: 208
Re: New member from Grand Lake Over the Cherokees
Was your dad ever active on any of the knife forums? If so you might be able to learn about his knives by reading his posts.
Dennis
Dennis
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:25 am
- Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
- Topic: How Could I Resist for $20
- Replies: 6
- Views: 382
Re: How Could I Resist for $20
BryanJ, I have no idea if your Universal is German, LF&C, or some other maker, but for what it is worth I did find the following information on the website for Bernal Cutlery: “In 1909 LF&C purchased the trademark Universal from Levi Snow of New Haven Ct. and Universal branded knives were ma...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas everyone!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 400
Re: Merry Christmas everyone!
Merry Christmas to everyone here. Have a blessed day and a healthy and prosperous 2024.
Dennis
Dennis
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:35 pm
- Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
- Topic: FS or FT: Smith & Wesson USA, Parker, Henkle & Joyce, Ulster
- Replies: 2
- Views: 365
Re: FS or FT: Smith & Wesson USA, Parker, Henkle & Joyce, Ulster
Hi Scott. I enjoy checking out your eclectic collection of stuff every week, though it’s been quite a while since I’ve found something I couldn’t resist. I couldn’t help but smile when I saw again this week that $50 Entlemann’s cookie you’ve been trying to unload for ages. I guess the right Entleman...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 6:24 pm
- Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
- Topic: Trade Sign for Boker Collectors
- Replies: 1
- Views: 418
Trade Sign for Boker Collectors
I spotted this Boker carved knife trade sign up for auction in PA. 26 inches long. $200 starting bid. Do you think it is factory made or a one-off made to display in a cutlery store? Listed as mid-20th century; I wonder if that is accurate? https://www.auctionzip.com/auction-lot/lot_66D46A88A5 Dennis
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday deo-pa !
- Replies: 10
- Views: 396
Re: Happy Birthday deo-pa !
Thanks for the birthday greetings gents! Low key day planned with dinner at a Brazilian steak house.
Dennis
Dennis
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: Possible Knife Storage Chest
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1141
Possible Knife Storage Chest
I spotted this chest on Facebook. It’s advertised as a case for fly fishermen but would make a nice storage option for a smaller knife collection. I inquired and is 13 x 23 x 12. Located in Hazelton, PA. Asking $125 but listed as negotiable. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2324812501062426...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
- Topic: Whatizzit?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1359
Re: Whatizzit?
I’m pretty sure those are scalpel handles for replaceable blades. Google “Swann Morton Scalpel Handle No 3” and you wii see one quite similar to the top one in your photo.
Dennis
Dennis
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 8:20 pm
- Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
- Topic: Otter? Solingen Fixed - Boy Scout in Etch
- Replies: 13
- Views: 722
Re: Otter? Solingen Fixed - Boy Scout in Etch
Looks like the Scout / hiker is carrying a spear (not a hiking staff) in his left hand. Another oddball detail.
Dennis
Dennis
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: Holiday knives
- Replies: 12
- Views: 540
Re: Holiday knives
I have a 3 piece boxed Anton Wingen set around here some place . . . What do you mean “… around here someplace” red? :) How could you lose track of such a beautiful set? And it’s four pieces not three. I remember when you posted it some years ago because I’d never seen a matched set with poultry sh...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 3:42 am
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: Holiday knives
- Replies: 12
- Views: 540
Re: Holiday knives
If I tried to stuff these into my pocket Joe it really would be sagging, but this Landers, Frary, & Clark set with sterling embellishments will be on the table next week.With the upcoming holidays starting next week I’m sure our pockets will be sagging with multiple choices.
Dennis
- Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:13 pm
- Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
- Topic: FS or FT: Schrade, GESCO, Wayne, Ulster, Boker,
- Replies: 2
- Views: 437
Re: FS or FT: Schrade, GESCO, Wayne, Ulster, Boker,
Hey Scott there is a ton of history embodied in one if your knives this week: that unremarkable little German souvenir knife marked “Ricordo di Padova” (meaning Memory of Padua or Souvenir of Padua). That’s Saint Anthony, one of the most prominent Catholic saints, and his 12th century basilica shown...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:00 pm
- Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
- Topic: LionSteel Cutlery Jack
- Replies: 7
- Views: 468
Re: LionSteel Cutlery Jack
Nice photo. Are you also a conchologist?
Dennis
Dennis
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:16 am
- Forum: Military Related Knives And Tools
- Topic: Gallarauguse
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1074
Re: Gallarauguse
Guess I’ll add “Gallarauguse” to my eBay keyword searches!
Dennis
Dennis
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: Dads old pocket knife
- Replies: 5
- Views: 404
Re: Dads old pocket knife
Millsy, the crown means the knife was assayed for silver purity in Sheffield. The lion passant means it is sterling silver. The lower case “g” of that design means it was assayed in 1924, and thus likely made in ‘23 or ‘24. The T.M is the maker’s mark for Thomas Marples, a Sheffield silversmith. Goo...
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:08 pm
- Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Gent's Pen
- Replies: 4
- Views: 469
Re: Gent's Pen
Can’t go wrong at that price! A venerable Pennsylvania company that’s been around since the 19th century. Good find.
Dennis
Dennis
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:51 pm
- Forum: Want Ads
- Topic: Goins knife book
- Replies: 9
- Views: 632
Re: Goins knife book
Ray is right, a steal compared to the typical eBay asking prices. And don’t let a little cover damage deter you, as this book is used so frequently that everyone’s copy looks pretty ragged after a while.
Dennis
Dennis
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:33 pm
- Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
- Topic: Knife Storage
- Replies: 2
- Views: 316
Knife Storage
This auction in North Carolina has a number of old oak cases that originally held lead type for printing presses, such as the particularly nice example shown below. https://bid.highbidswin.com/ui/auctions/108164 . Lining the drawers with felt or anti-corrosion tool box drawer lining makes them a nic...
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: I Would Welcome Your Opinion on These Two Old Ones
- Replies: 1
- Views: 207
I Would Welcome Your Opinion on These Two Old Ones
While poking around the backroads of NH I stopped at an antique co-op and got into a knife discussion with one of the dealers. After we parted he sent me a photo of two old knives his grandfather brought back from France after WWI. They aren't the kind of knives that I know anything about but perhap...
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:15 am
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: 130 Years Old and a Hallmark Mystery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 379
Re: 130 Years Old and a Hallmark Mystery
Good point… Thanks Gene.
Dennis
Dennis
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: 130 Years Old and a Hallmark Mystery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 379
130 Years Old and a Hallmark Mystery
I recently purchased this 3" long English fruit knife with mother of pearl handles. It was made by James Fenton of Birmingham, who began as a silversmith in the 1850s. He made many different silver objects but was most famous for his silver sewing thimbles, which you can find quite frequently o...