Terrier Cutlery Company

[ratlesnake75]

Hey Charlie, Very interesting history and my appreciation as I knew you would know the dates this stamping was used. As per the pattern,,,I call it a senators congress w/ nail file and its rather normal in other brands,,,1st I have seen in Robeson though.
Thank you very much
Kind Regards,
Mark

[RobesonsRme.com]

For anyone interested in owning a nice example from The Terrier Cutlery Company, circa 1910 to 1916, there is a four blade scout/utility for auction on Ebay.

Not mint, but easily "Excellent"

Only the second one I've ever seen, as far as I can recall and my recall gets shorter all the time.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-TE ... SwrtVZtH-V

Not My Knife, Not My Auction, I'm Not Bidding.

Charlie Noyes

[ratlesnake75]

Hey Guys, Thought I would post my Terrier Barlow. I have found for the most part(The NORM) that the "Bone" handles used on the "Barlow" pattern is always different looking than on other patterns by the same company. I not sure why though. For example,,Take a dog leg jack, Whittler or Folding hunter knife by Terrier,,,it will not have the same looking bone handles as their BARLOW!! This has always fascinated me for some reason.
Kind Regards,
Mark

[RobesonsRme.com]

I agree and I suspect we can thank J. Russell Cutlery Company for that. I think most manufacturers sought to have their Barlow knives look as much like a "genuine Russell Barlow" as they could.

We could probably take that premise all the way back to Obadiah Barlow. He used what appeared to be "saw-cut" bone, Russell followed suit and so did most everybody else.

Charlie

[ratlesnake75]

Hey Charlie, I completely & totally agree with you 100%. That is very fascinating to me.
Kind Regards,
Mark

[Duffer]

I was the lucky one to score the Terrier Utility/Camp knife that Charlie posted an alert about above. Nothing can beat the one Charlie owns but this is a very nice vintage Terrier. It has patina, some spotting, blade loss on main spear and has been sharpened but overall in very nice non messed with condition and was well taken care of. I don't think the other three blades have been sharpened at all. I am very pleased with this 100 plus year old vintage folder! Thanks Charlie for posting the "heads up" much appreciated!!

[FRJ]

Congratulations, Lloyd.
That's a nice clean Camper and a great stamp.

[philco]

Lloyd I'm glad to see you got that one. I put in a bid but had to step over to the sidelines after I was outbid. I know it's in a good home.

[danno50]

Great pickup, Lloyd, lovely knife!
Dan

[Duffer]

Thanks Joe, Phil and Dan for your kind comments on this recently acquired Terrier--much appreciated!

[RobesonsRme.com]

Congratulations Lloyd. I thought that was a nice knife. Glad you are pleased with it.
Charlie

[RobesonsRme.com]

Bumping this thread due to "Coming Attractions".

Waiting for sunshine......

Stand by.

Charlie Noyes

[Duffer]

Charlie, anxiously standing by for the big reveal!! Come out bright orb that rules the day--usually

[RobesonsRme.com]

A couple of weeks ago, this huge five inch Terrier Cutlery Co. EZ Opener appeared on Ebay with a very hefty Buy-It-Now price; not as an auction.

I really wanted this knife, but I could not afford it.

Just to make sure I had seen the knife, Lloyd Duff sent the auction to me and we discussed it back and forth.

There was no question in my mind the knife was genuine.

Robeson made a similar five inch EZ Opener with a massive spear and large pen blades and they made it as a Robeson and as a Terrier.

But, I still could not afford it.

Lloyd suggested I try to trade for it.

Duh! Why didn't I think of that?

I have known the seller since 1997, when I met him at a knife show in Waterbury, CT and bought several nice Robeson knives from him. And I have bought knives from him on Ebay from time to time since then.

I sent him an e-mail stating that if the knife did not sell, I'd like to attempt a trade. He agreed.

The knife did not sell.

He told me what he was most interested in and I sent him about a dozen photos of nice Robeson knives. He picked out a few and we traded.

So now, I own this really impressive Robeson manufactured Terrier Cutlery Company EZ Opener horticulture knife.

I have never seen a knife like this before. It has the same pattern number as the knives with the large spear and pen, 622092, although on a Terrier they reversed the number groups, so it's 92622.

But this knife has a massive hawkbill blade and a sheepsfoot secondary.

Both blades are stamped TERRIER / CUTLERY /ROCHESTER, N.Y. There is a dog's head logo on the back of the master and the pattern number 92 / 622 is on the back of the secondary.

The blades don't show a lot of use and appear about full. They do have marked patina and no original luster left.

The handles are worm-grooved jigged bone that show some pocket wear and some fading.

The bail is probably not original to the knife and appears to be made from a brass rod, possibly a welding rod.

Every one of these big EZ Openers I've seen, however, were drilled for a bail or lanyard.

In the first couple of photos, I've included a standard 3 5/16" long Robeson EO Jack for comparison.

The photos should expand with a couple of left mouse clicks.

I'm quite happy to have gotten this one and I want to thank Lloyd for suggesting I try to trade for the knife.

Charlie Noyes

[philco]

Wow Charlie, that thing is a Hoss. Lots of class and character on display with that knife. I'm happy for you that you were able to add it to your collection. Congratulations.

[RobesonsRme.com]

Phil, a Terrier in this pattern has been my Holy Grail for a long time, but I've been looking for one with spear and pen, wasn't expecting this variation to even exist.

Charlie

[peanut740]

Well done Charlie!

[BWT]

A couple of weeks ago, this huge five inch Terrier Cutlery Co. EZ Opener appeared on Ebay with a very hefty Buy-It-Now price; not as an auction.

I really wanted this knife, but I could not afford it.

Just to make sure I had seen the knife, Lloyd Duff sent the auction to me and we discussed it back and forth.

There was no question in my mind the knife was genuine.

Robeson made a similar five inch EZ Opener with a massive spear and large pen blades and they made it as a Robeson and as a Terrier.

But, I still could not afford it.

Lloyd suggested I try to trade for it.

Duh! Why didn't I think of that?

I have known the seller since 1997, when I met him at a knife show in Waterbury, CT and bought several nice Robeson knives from him. And I have bought knives from him on Ebay from time to time since then.

I sent him an e-mail stating that if the knife did not sell, I'd like to attempt a trade. He agreed.

The knife did not sell.

He told me what he was most interested in and I sent him about a dozen photos of nice Robeson knives. He picked out a few and we traded.

So now, I own this really impressive Robeson manufactured Terrier Cutlery Company EZ Opener horticulture knife.

I have never seen a knife like this before. It has the same pattern number as the knives with the large spear and pen, 622092, although on a Terrier they reversed the number groups, so it's 92622.

But this knife has a massive hawkbill blade and a sheepsfoot secondary.

Both blades are stamped TERRIER / CUTLERY /ROCHESTER, N.Y. There is a dog's head logo on the back of the master and the pattern number 92 / 622 is on the back of the secondary.

The blades don't show a lot of use and appear about full. They do have marked patina and no original luster left.

The handles are worm-grooved jigged bone that show some pocket wear and some fading.

The bail is probably not original to the knife and appears to be made from a brass rod, possibly a welding rod.

Every one of these big EZ Openers I've seen, however, were drilled for a bail or lanyard.

In the first couple of photos, I've included a standard 3 5/16" long Robeson EO Jack for comparison.

The photos should expand with a couple of left mouse clicks.

I'm quite happy to have gotten this one and I want to thank Lloyd for suggesting I try to trade for the knife.

Charlie Noyes

Now that is a good looking knife, love the old classic ones, you did really good on that one. Thanks for sharing it with us. Bill

[Duffer]

Charlie I am thrilled you were able to add that example to your Terrier collection!! It is one impressive and extremely rare Terrier variation! Most of these were probably heavily used/abused unlike the smaller Jacks and pen knives and most probably did not survive to our day. Maybe the only one still out there but now nicely nestled in your collection. It has everything going for it and really broadens the scope or breadth of your Terrier collection! Again I am very pleased you got it my friend

[woodwalker]

Charlie: so happy for you! It could not have happened to a nicer person! Great knife. Very impressive! Keep after them! Kevin.

[philco]

Phil, a Terrier in this pattern has been my Holy Grail for a long time, but I've been looking for one with spear and pen, wasn't expecting this variation to even exist.

Charlie

Charlie I'm reminded of the words the great Forrest Gump so eloquently said, ""Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.".

[galvanic1882]

I am so glad you got that knife Charlie!!

[sextonknifeworks]

Not a bad old knife. Love the reverse gunstock stockman pattern. I can almost see this knife cutting a plug of tobacco.

Another question, Did Terrier make several dog grooming knives??

[KnifeSlinger#81]

Charlie, that knife is YUUUGE!

Congratulations

[RobesonsRme.com]

I have learned that the big Terrier EZ Open Jack came from the collection of the late Joe Seale. It was purchased by Tony Foster and sold to the man from whom I acquired it.

An AAPK member suggested that was the case, so I made inquiries.

Some of you might not know Joe Seale. He was an very nice older man from Texas that had been a knife dealer from the earliest days of the hobby and he managed to acquire some of the most fantastic knives you will ever see.

He also wrote great stories/articles for Knife World Magazine.

I'm sure his many old uncles, who he wrote about often, welcomed him into Paradise.

For me, knowing this knife came from Mr. Seale's collection, enhances its value and significance.

Charlie Noyes