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A few more pics of the new ring turn
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Granton Midget fruit knife ring turn
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bronze4u wrote:Another ring turn win on eBay!

GEORGE WOSTENHOLM XL, Sheffield

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Another score in the mail!!! Christmas tree celluloid scales. Cool one!
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Another one in the mail! British silver, one bladed. Sheffield, of course. Looks like blade tip has slight bend... ::dang::

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Another knice one. Like the idea of a silver one. Also enjoyed your web site. Thanks. ::handshake::
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doglegg wrote:Another knice one. Like the idea of a silver one. Also enjoyed your web site. Thanks. ::handshake::

Yes, silver is cool right? Thank you! I am glad you liked the website. It has been something I made and have tended for over 18 years now.

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Great knives man! Really like the Canal Street... ::tu::
Your website is really nice! Real labor of love... 8)
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WillyCamaro wrote:Great knives man! Really like the Canal Street... ::tu::
Your website is really nice! Real labor of love... 8)
Keep up the great work!
Willy

Thanks! This Canal Street is not mine. But I have one for sure. Thanks for checking out my website.
It is a lot of work to make a bronze. (Definitely, has to be a love to do thing.)

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Some of the new ones are in.

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All nice ring turns Kirk ::tu:: ::tu:: ... Congrats on the silver one as I knew you were on the hunt for one... that one above you noted at top of page as a fruit knife with the serrations reminds me of a bread knife ::shrug:: but I am not at all a fruit knife expert.. is the blade solid or plated silver?
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LongBlade wrote:All nice ring turns Kirk ::tu:: ::tu:: ... Congrats on the silver one as I knew you were on the hunt for one... that one above you noted at top of page as a fruit knife with the serrations reminds me of a bread knife ::shrug:: but I. Am not at all a fruit knife expert.. is the blade solid or plated silver?
Thanks LongBlade! I have several silver now, all in the last few months for some reason?
I agree, however it even has 'Fruit' in script on the handle. As well, balde is solid just shiny -

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Thanks Kirk ::tu:: ::tu::
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Scored another Granton Fruit knife! Sellers pics.
Just missing it’s ring ::shrug::

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Very nice collection !
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The SR marked one is probably Southern Railway.
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Another fine Ring Opener example bronze ::nod::.
I have never seen that turn mechanism type before. Perhaps for a key chain?
(You are the "Ring Turn King")
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98src wrote:The SR marked one is probably Southern Railway.
Maybe! Thank you!

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Old Folder wrote:Another fine Ring Opener example bronze ::nod::.
I have never seen that turn mechanism type before. Perhaps for a key chain?
(You are the "Ring Turn King")
The ring helps turn open the blades. Many think it was designed so ladies wouldn’t break their nails? Or for the blind to open a knife....
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OSCAR wrote:Very nice collection !
Thanks OSCAR!
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bronze4u wrote:
Old Folder wrote:Another fine Ring Opener example bronze ::nod::.
I have never seen that turn mechanism type before. Perhaps for a key chain?
(You are the "Ring Turn King")
The ring helps turn open the blades. Many think it was designed so ladies wouldn’t break their nails? Or for the blind to open a knife....
I suppose I should clarify my original statement above.
I am very familiar with ring opener knives, I even own a couple.
I was referring to the "type" of your above recently posted knife with the "key-ring" hole in the turning mechanism.
I should pay more attention to my "Preview" prior to hitting "Submit" ::dang::
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B4U, I showed my ring turn opener knife to some of the kinfolks and several of the ladies mentioned they liked it as it would not break a nail. ::nod::
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Ok. I admit I’m ignorant. Been collecting nearly 45 years but never saw those before. What exactly is a ring opener? They look great btw.
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Oscar, they have a little 'key ring' on the side and that is used to open and close the knife. Several good ones posted on this thread. Interesting little knives.
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Hey knife friends, I know I haven't been on much lately... I haven't really been 'on the hunt', as before. But, I do check my hunting grounds from time to time... I just scored this unique looking ring turn on the Bay. Since I now have over 120 ring turn knives I am more select. Though actually there hasn't been anything out there lately. Anyhow, this is a vintage D. Peres ring turn. This old knife advertises the Boardwalk at Atlantic City The Absecon Lighthouse and Marlborough Blenheim Castle. None of which is familiar to me! I do like embossed or reliefs on brass though!

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