Jay Bigler: His pocket knives

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Another burl-handled knife...

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Some knives weren't "fancy" at all...

[Dan In MI]

That last one really speaks to me...I like it!

[Madmarco]

My goodness, me too! What a beautiful knife!

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Thanks, guys, I'm glad you like that last knife. Here's the next one. Simple, too, but a little bit "fancier" with the antler handle. (The difference in color between the two photographs is that the camera's flash went off on the first photo.

[Madmarco]

Spectacular M.J.! Good looking knife regardless of the photography circumstances.

[MaryJayn Bigler]

This is a very early pocket knife. However, it is not signed, but its mechanics are like so many of those early knives -- very similar to Dad's other work during that time when he first began making folders.

[Madmarco]

Really unusual knife M.J. Would it be classified as a friction folder? Thx!

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Really unusual knife M.J. Would it be classified as a friction folder? Thx!

"Friction folder"... I had never heard that term before. I had to do a search to find out what that was. (Always a good day when one learns something new. ) Yes, I think you are correct. It is a friction folder. Here are more pictures showing more of the knife.

[Madmarco]

What a cool and unusual knife M.J.! Thx for the additional pictures. I am by no means an authority on friction folders, but due to seeing the extension of the spine that's what made me ask. Rare, cool, and unusual what more can you ask for!

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Another wood combo on the handle of this knife...

[Madmarco]

That's a beauty M.J.!

[MaryJayn Bigler]

That's a beauty M.J.!

Thank you!

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Something a little different from Dad. He got the idea for the presentation box and knife from a manufactured knife that he had bought and added to his small collection of pocket knives. This is the only box that I know of that he made for a knife; however, once in a while he made wooden sheaths.

[zed6309]

Mary your dad made some nice knives , they have a more rustic look that I like , I've just joined your FB group

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Mary your dad made some nice knives , they have a more rustic look that I like , I've just joined your FB group

Thank you, Zed! I just approved your request. Welcome to the group!

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Once in a while Dad attached a pocket clip to his folding knives...

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Dark wood with a black blade...

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Brass with faux mother-of-pearl...

[MaryJayn Bigler]

This knife found a home with a young woman who collects pocket knives.

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Another one with the leaf/feather on it...

[zed6309]

Mary your dad made some nice knives , they have a more rustic look that I like , I've just joined your FB group

Thank you, Zed! I just approved your request. Welcome to the group!

Thank you

[1967redrider]

Awesome display of your father's knives, I'm sure he would be proud.

[MaryJayn Bigler]

Awesome display of your father's knives, I'm sure he would be proud.

Thank you! Dad was not online, but I feel that he is pleased that his knives are being showcased on such a great forum, and he would be very humbled by the appreciation all of you have shown for his work.

[MaryJayn Bigler]

This one, I think, is a very nice looking knife...