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The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:04 pm
by peanut740
Nilo Miori was president of Camillus Cutlery from 1963-87.He had worked for Albert Baer for over 50 years in his related companies. He had in his possession the Ulster factory collection among other things.Sometime after his death his family had the collection appraised and it was sold.Among the collection were knives made by Ulster for other companies including Maher & Grosh.There were also a couple of knives made by someone else for M&G for some unknown reason.
A few years ago I had a chance to buy the Maher & Grosh knives from the collection. I bought most and after thinking about it went back and bought the other 2.I liked the idea of keeping them together has they had been for many years.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:07 pm
by peanut740
Here they are.First up is an unequal end whittler.3 1/2" long.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:10 pm
by peanut740
Up next is a 3 3/8" jack.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:12 pm
by peanut740
Next is a 3" bone lobster.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:15 pm
by peanut740
Next is a 3 3/4 " small coke bottle.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:18 pm
by peanut740
Next is a 3 1/2" jack.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:20 pm
by espn77
I sure enjoy looking at those etches. Very nice Roger

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:25 pm
by peanut740
Next is a 3 1/2" swellcenter jack with rat tail bolsters.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:27 pm
by peanut740
Thanks Keith.Next is a big 4 1/8"jack.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:37 pm
by peanut740
This next one was probably Maher & Grosh's most common pattern sold.It is a 3 3/4" cocobolo jack.They had this pattern with several different etches and a couple blade combos.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:41 pm
by peanut740
Next is a the 2 blade Yankee Whittler.This was also offered as a 3 blade with the addition of a pen blade.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:44 pm
by peanut740
Next one is a 4 1/4" cigar "Indian Hunter "

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:49 pm
by peanut740
4" farmers jack.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:52 pm
by peanut740
Lastly,Nilo had a Miller Brothers made Colorado Stock Knife.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:06 pm
by FRJ
What a great show!!
Congratulations on owning all those fabulous knives, Roger.
I could look at those etches all day long on all of those beautiful knives. ::nod::
Thank you Roger. ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 5:16 pm
by bladebuddy
Roger, all I can say is you are one lucky guy to own those old beauties. ::tu:: And I am just a little :mrgreen: with envy and drooling. Thank You for sharing. Steve B.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:22 pm
by royal0014
Knice collection Roger!
::nod::
Good for you, keeping the 'set' together . . . ::tu::

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 7:09 pm
by Duffer
What a wonderful/gorgeous and historical collection! Congratulations to you on your focus and dedication to the M & G brand knives ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:24 pm
by Gunsil
Spectacular grouping of knives!! Thanks for sharing!! I had a mint Maher&Grosch wood handled hobo with perfect etch for a long time but financial matters made me sell it last year. I really like these Maher etched knives.

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 11:08 pm
by philco
Good showing Roger. You sure have rounded up some dandys.. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 2:06 am
by peanut740
Thanks everyone for the kind words.It is a passion :D

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 2:45 am
by RalphAlsip
Roger, very impressive group of knives and slice of history. The Colorado Stock Knife is amazing!

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 4:46 am
by Mumbleypeg
Those are fantastic Roger, I congratulate you on owning them! ::handshake::

Ken

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:18 am
by kootenay joe
WOW ! Everyone of those is a superb & mint knife. I doubt i even have one USA knife that is comparable to these.
How does an opportunity like this come about ? So far no one has contacted me asking if i would like to buy a group of mint knives.
kj

Edit to add: i hope some of these will be reproduced in your new M & G offerings, esp. the most popular "3 3/4" cocobolo jack".

Re: The M&G section of the Nilo Miori Collection

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 3:03 pm
by galvanic1882
Roger those are amazing knives and it's great that you have been able to keep them together!!