I agree 100%. I tried to inform the owner this is a cobbled knife and he lashed back at me rudely. I’d use caution if I were thinking about dealing with him.
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- Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:37 am
- Forum: Knife Related Q&A
- Topic: W.R. Case Bradford Pa. Knife Identification.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1550
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:47 pm
- Forum: Knife Related Q&A
- Topic: W.R. Case Bradford Pa. Knife Identification.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1550
Re: W.R. Case Bradford Pa. Knife Identification.
Good info Ken. The early Case years are quite confusing to say the least!
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:12 pm
- Forum: Knife Related Q&A
- Topic: W.R. Case Bradford Pa. Knife Identification.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1550
Re: W.R. Case Bradford Pa. Knife Identification.
What is the closed length? Ken Edit: Never mind. The stamp on the knife appears to be W.R. CASE & SON, which was used from 1902-1903. During which time the company did not make their own knives, but had them made on contract by others. Relatively few with that stamp exist and I know of no catal...
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 5:43 pm
- Forum: Knife Related Q&A
- Topic: W.R. Case Bradford Pa. Knife Identification.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1550
Re: W.R. Case Bradford Pa. Knife Identification.
In all of my years collecting, I have never heard of a Case knife made by Miller Brothers. If you look closely, you can see the blades have likely been swapped out as evidenced by the pin in the bolster not being finished properly. It's a Miller Brothers knife that had a blade swap many years ago.
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 5:36 pm
- Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Early Case Bradford made by Miller Brothers?????
- Replies: 1
- Views: 619
Early Case Bradford made by Miller Brothers?????
I've recently seen this knife on the bay. I have never heard of Case having knives made by Miller Brothers. I know in the early years, Case did contract out some knives, but Miller Brothers??? Hoping someone can enlighten me. It appears in the images that the blades have been swapped at some point (...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: Old, possibly Civil War vintage
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9348
Re: Old, possibly Civil War vintage
As I said in my earlier response: The practice of trade marks on Barlow bolsters was started in 1876 by John Russell so this knife must be after that. l The "q heart dart" trade mark had a complex life, coloured by litigation and inheritance covering more than 120 years , all of which I c...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2587
Re: The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
Thanks Colonel!!
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:00 pm
- Forum: Knife Related Q&A
- Topic: Kings Mtn....?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2954
Re: Kings Mtn....?
I work in Kings Mountain, NC and hit a small flea market near by from time to time. A couple of years ago, I met an older gentleman in his 80s named Charlie (can't remember last name). He collected pocket knives since he was 6 years old. He was selling off some knives to help put his granddaughter t...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: Old, possibly Civil War vintage
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9348
Re: Old, possibly Civil War vintage
I also found this on another forum (so wouldn't this information date my knife to 1875 at the very latest?): "Tweedale covers several cutlers from the Oates family, who seem to have originated in the Stannington District of Sheffield, which sits on the hill between the River Rivelin and the Riv...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:55 pm
- Forum: Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days
- Topic: The Venerable Old Barlow
- Replies: 1290
- Views: 212422
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: Old, possibly Civil War vintage
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9348
Re: Old, possibly Civil War vintage
Chevy, sorry I have to disappoint you. I last posted on this topic 5 years ago. Luke Oates of Stannington was my ancestor and since 5 years ago I have gathered hundreds of detailed documents from many sources about his businesss, his family and the Barlow knife business of Hallamshire. The Oates tr...
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2587
Re: The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
I picked up another 2OT the other day, but it's pretty beat up. Hoping to get it rebuilt soon. Will update with photos when done.
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: Old, possibly Civil War vintage
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9348
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:31 pm
- Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: Case Tested pecan budding knife 1202 D&B
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1650
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:27 pm
- Forum: Knife Related Q&A
- Topic: Ever heard of a Lewis Murray knife?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 791
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2587
Re: The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
lt632ret, thank you so much for the input. I always love learning more about these knives! Personally, I think the admins should block bladecollectorr from the group. Completely uncalled for. (And to all who have commented, thank you as well!). I just got another 2OT in, but it's in pretty rough con...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2587
Re: The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
It's an earlier Schrade Cut Co. Although pattern number isn't present (or is worn off), I'm pretty sure it's a 2863.
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:41 am
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2587
Re: The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
Covers are definitely pinned, just can’t see them well in the photos.
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Knife Discussion
- Topic: The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2587
The Old Timer 2OT Family Continues to Grow!
My Schrade Old Timer 2OT family continues to grow! I have researched these knives for several years. I recently acquired the knife on far right with Winterbottom handles. Although I know this could be a rehandle job, I do know at the beginning of production, Schrade experimented with handle styles a...
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:07 am
- Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: 6235 1/2 with low pull?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1864
Re: 6235 1/2 with low pull?
Thank you all for the input. Sure wish I knew what percentage were low pull knives. Has to be a small percentage I would think.
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:05 am
- Forum: Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days
- Topic: R J Richter Arlington MA
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10752
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 3:25 pm
- Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: 6235 1/2 with low pull?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1864
Re: 6235 1/2 with low pull?
I spotted this 65-69 model online with the following information: "You'll note from the photo's that the Clip Master Blade is positioned as blade number 2 (behind the Pen Blade when viewed from the front Shield side). Beside this, the clip also has a Low Nail Pull which was not common-place, or...
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 3:12 pm
- Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: 6235 1/2 with low pull?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1864
Re: 6235 1/2 with high pull?
So, researching further, it appears I got my "low" and "high" reversed. This 6235 1/2 would be a low pull. Again, the first I've ever run across on a 6235 1/2 pattern. Anyone else ever seen one? Another thing different about this knife is the master clip blade is positioned behin...
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:12 pm
- Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: what is the rarest case knife you have??
- Replies: 646
- Views: 131381
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:01 pm
- Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
- Topic: 6235 1/2 with low pull?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1864