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by ratlesnake75
Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:44 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Napanoch Harness Jack? Is this punch correct or not?
Replies: 11
Views: 2006

Re: Napanoch Harness Jack? Is this punch correct or not?

Mark, When someone tells you "My friend bought the knife from a trusted source who says this knife was Made by the guy who made Honk Falls knives out of his garage using up old Nap parts." To me the guy in the garage is a cobbler. I would recommend to your friend to stay away from this &q...
by ratlesnake75
Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Napanoch Harness Jack? Is this punch correct or not?
Replies: 11
Views: 2006

Re: Napanoch Harness Jack? Is this punch correct or not?

I was hoping to see ya Harold & Roger at Tulsa but they cancelled on us
Mark
by ratlesnake75
Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Napanoch Harness Jack? Is this punch correct or not?
Replies: 11
Views: 2006

Re: Napanoch Harness Jack? Is this punch correct or not?

Hey YOU GUYS!!! I sure do miss ALL OF YOU. I had a wake up call a couple months ago because my career as a trucker is just over man. I tried it again this last year & it lasted 9months(I put myself back thru truck driving school etc and got an over the road job). A few months ago it hit me very ...
by ratlesnake75
Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:01 am
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Napanoch Harness Jack? Is this punch correct or not?
Replies: 11
Views: 2006

Napanoch Harness Jack? Is this punch correct or not?

Hey guys, I am posting this for a friend of mine & I say the punch is wrong era for the knife & is not original to the knife. My friend bought the knife from a trusted source who says this knife was Made by the guy who made Honk Falls knives out of his garage using up old Nap parts. What you...
by ratlesnake75
Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days
Topic: Wilbert Cutlery
Replies: 151
Views: 29643

Re: Wilbert Cutlery

Hey Guys, I don’t have a knife to show but I can offer another clue to keep in mind while we Continue our study of “Wilbert” knives. So far for me in looking at Wilbert knives it’s about 50/50 in contrast that many are NOT stamped with “Chicago”. As of now we have 3 different tang stamps that I am a...
by ratlesnake75
Mon Dec 16, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: Boker Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Sweet "KING CUTTER" Etched H. Boker
Replies: 5
Views: 2853

Re: Sweet "KING CUTTER" Etched H. Boker

Thank you ALL for the thoughts on this knife! I sure love the unusual "spear point" blade too.
Also, Thank you very much "Old Folder" for the images of the Boker book revisions. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for, Cant thank you enough Sir
Happy Holidays Everyone
Mark
by ratlesnake75
Wed Dec 04, 2019 2:22 pm
Forum: KA-BAR Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: HUNTER'S & COKEBOTTLE'S (Pre 60s)
Replies: 54
Views: 11934

Re: HUNTER'S & COKEBOTTLE'S (Pre 60s)

Very Sweet knives Guys, LOVE THEM!!!
Kind Regards,
Mark
by ratlesnake75
Wed Dec 04, 2019 6:51 am
Forum: Boker Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Sweet "KING CUTTER" Etched H. Boker
Replies: 5
Views: 2853

Sweet "KING CUTTER" Etched H. Boker

Hey Guys, I havent been able to buy the new Boker book that is available YET! I could use some HELP on identifying the approximate YEARS this particular knife was made? Thank you Kindly in Advance for the Help I am at loss to understand how to date the H.Boker & Co's Improved stampings according...
by ratlesnake75
Wed Dec 04, 2019 6:29 am
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Miller Bros Cattle..Fake or Not??
Replies: 8
Views: 2159

Re: Miller Bros Cattle..Fake or Not??

Hey Guys, Thank you all kindly for responding so quickly & for the votes. I hope & pray Mr. Smallwood finds your EXTRA info pleasing & informative to him.
Kindest Regards & Blessings to ALL!!!
Mark
by ratlesnake75
Wed Dec 04, 2019 3:25 am
Forum: KA-BAR Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: HUNTER'S & COKEBOTTLE'S (Pre 60s)
Replies: 54
Views: 11934

Re: HUNTER'S & COKEBOTTLE'S (Pre 60s)

Tom, That is an Amazingly NICE knife my man. Totally Awesome!! Please let me know if you want to part with it someday, lol.
Kindest Regards,
Mark
by ratlesnake75
Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:42 am
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Miller Bros Cattle..Fake or Not??
Replies: 8
Views: 2159

Miller Bros Cattle..Fake or Not??

Hey Guys/Gals, Buddy of mine is learning about antique knives & posted this knife on my "facebook group". I am trying to Help him out so please bear with us. Here is the link to my group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1177141782674010/ I very much appreciate you guys helping us out t...
by ratlesnake75
Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:46 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: True split back knives
Replies: 74
Views: 9860

Re: True split back knives

Mr. Roland, That is so very nice of you Sir & I appreciate that immensely! Anyone who knows me, Knows for a fact that I would give my shirt off my back to them or anyone who needed it. I have met so many Wonderful Gentleman thru old vintage knives & sometimes I wonder if its the people I mee...
by ratlesnake75
Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:42 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: True split back knives
Replies: 74
Views: 9860

Re: True split back knives

Thanks Mr. Dave for all the wonderful compliments! Believe it or not Sir, I was gifted my New Camera just this year by a Wonderful Gentleman named "Mr. Dan Watts" a Knife guy at heart whom is 80yrs old or so. I helped him sell his personal knife collection earlier this year. He had a Remin...
by ratlesnake75
Sat Nov 23, 2019 11:49 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: True split back knives
Replies: 74
Views: 9860

Re: True split back knives

Very Interesting!!
I put your Split spring next to mine & Thank you for the Extra pics. Cool huh! Lots of similarities
Kindest Regards,
Mark
by ratlesnake75
Sat Nov 23, 2019 4:02 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: True split back knives
Replies: 74
Views: 9860

Re: True split back knives

No Worries at all my man Dave!!! My knife could have had that coping blade also? Cant wait to see more pics of yours Sir
Kindest Regards,
Mark
by ratlesnake75
Mon Nov 18, 2019 2:19 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: True split back knives
Replies: 74
Views: 9860

Re: True split back knives

Mr. Roland, The knife is Sheffield made. We know this Sir because its very common to see the protrusion of the "Kick" to the blade. Most all early
Sheffield knives were made like that
HECK YA DAVE,,,WE GOTTA COMPARE BROTHER!!! Cant wait to see more pics
Kindest Regards,
Mark
by ratlesnake75
Sun Nov 17, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: True split back knives
Replies: 74
Views: 9860

Re: True split back knives

I thought you did Mr. Roland, I sure did love that knife even now knowing it wasnt a true split spring,,,Makes no difference too me at all. Its a lovely & Very special Lockback whittler & that in itself is Rare too me. Hey Guys, Here is my Newest Split Spring that I promised to show you guys...
by ratlesnake75
Fri Nov 08, 2019 4:32 am
Forum: Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days
Topic: Old Knives with Rare Tang Stamps
Replies: 537
Views: 105235

Re: Old Knives with Rare Tang Stamps

I agree about the Belmont! Great Score Scott
Kind Regards,
Mark
by ratlesnake75
Fri Nov 08, 2019 3:51 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: True split back knives
Replies: 74
Views: 9860

Re: True split back knives

Very sorry guys that I thought this lockback whittler had split springs. I unintentionally thought it did have. Oh well, Still a cool knife to look at huh, lol I did though happen to run across a "true split spring" knife last week on ebay. It went unnoticed & i got lucky on it!! Cant ...
by ratlesnake75
Fri Nov 08, 2019 3:45 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: True split back knives
Replies: 74
Views: 9860

Re: True split back knives

It is not a split spring. Springs have been buffed so the meeting of the 2 springs is hard to see. kj KJ - I assume you mean Mark's knife above as buffed? No doubt blades were buffed and possibly springs which mask the split but I wouldn't be able to determine that unless I had the knife in hand an...
by ratlesnake75
Fri Nov 08, 2019 3:41 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: True split back knives
Replies: 74
Views: 9860

Re: True split back knives

I apologize for not keeping better pics. The stamping was " XL All Parkin & Marshall Sheffield "
Kindest Regards & Blessings
Mark
by ratlesnake75
Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:15 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: True split back knives
Replies: 74
Views: 9860

Re: True split back knives

Hey Guys, Was just passing thru & noticed this blog so I thought I would comment. I owned a very nice lockback whittler in 2015 from the Estate collection of the late Dr. Emberton as I won many of the pearl knives that year from Mr. Voyles auction. This particular knife was one of my personal fa...
by ratlesnake75
Sun Oct 20, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days
Topic: Old Knives with Rare Tang Stamps
Replies: 537
Views: 105235

Re: Old Knives with Rare Tang Stamps

Recent pickup. Marsh Brothers and Co superior cutlery Sheffield. Looks like horn handles,5 inches long, probably mid to late 1800s. Thanks for looking! Awesome knife!! Can you guys Please help me learn what these "Round Circle Inlays" were designed for?? I have seen them many times on ant...
by ratlesnake75
Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:00 pm
Forum: Knife Repair and Restoration
Topic: CLEANINGS by Rattlesnake
Replies: 43
Views: 6814

Re: CLEANINGS by Rattlesnake

Thank you very much Mr. Scott
Kindest Regards,
Mark
by ratlesnake75
Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:03 am
Forum: Knife Repair and Restoration
Topic: CLEANINGS by Rattlesnake
Replies: 43
Views: 6814

Re: CLEANINGS by Rattlesnake

Hey Guys, Just got done cleaning up this 10dot for a good friend of mine. He has owned this knife for over 40yrs & skinned many a deer with it. I took good care of his knife for him & did this restoration as a Gift of friendship. This was what I been working on the last few days! He & I ...

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