Ring opener knives

[LongBlade]

All nice ring turns Kirk ... 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 but I am not at all a fruit knife expert.. is the blade solid or plated silver?

[bronze4u]

All nice ring turns Kirk ... 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 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 -

Granton® is a trademark of the Granton knife company of Sheffield, England. But many knife companies tend to use the term Granton to describe a particular knife blade edge. A Granton blade has a row of identical dimples (or scallops) on both sides of the blade.

[LongBlade]

Thanks Kirk

[bronze4u]

Scored another Granton Fruit knife! Sellers pics.
Just missing it’s ring

Kirk

[OSCAR]

Very nice collection !

[98src]

The SR marked one is probably Southern Railway.

[Old Folder]

Another fine Ring Opener example bronze .
I have never seen that turn mechanism type before. Perhaps for a key chain?
(You are the "Ring Turn King")

[bronze4u]

The SR marked one is probably Southern Railway.

Maybe! Thank you!

K

[bronze4u]

Another fine Ring Opener example bronze .
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....

[bronze4u]

Very nice collection !

Thanks OSCAR!

[Old Folder]

Another fine Ring Opener example bronze .
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"

[doglegg]

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.

[OSCAR]

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.

[doglegg]

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.

[bronze4u]

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!

Kirk

[OSCAR]

A beautiful knife. Great find!

[bronze4u]

Thanks, OSCAR! Can't wait to check it out.

Kirk

[doglegg]

Very impressive Kirk. And in great condition.

[bighomer]

Looks brand new, knice.

[bronze4u]

Very impressive Kirk. And in great condition.

Thank you doglegg! Yes, it looks pretty minty to me.

Kirk

[bronze4u]

Looks brand new, knice.

Bighomer, it sure does, right? Cheers!

[bronze4u]

The latest arrived, today....

Like new!

Not sure how old it is? Sorry, not my best photographs... Slightly blurred today.

Kirk

[doglegg]

Another great one. I've never seen that bee hive mark before. Excellent!

[bronze4u]

Another great one. I've never seen that bee hive mark before. Excellent!

I thought it was a hive as well. I now believe, It is a keg with a tap. Either way both great images and things...

Cheers

[bronze4u]

Just scored another paper folding/letter opener one blades ring turn. I have just two or three of this type of ring turn, already. With a 5 inch letter opener! Though, this one has some breakage on the scales. I had to purchase it for my collection. This is a German maker “Bonsa” I’ll either leave it ‘as is’, or have Bill D. Rescale it...