Mckinley Tariff of 1890

[peanut740]

Here's an interesting little pearl New York Knife Co that kind of fits in this old thread.Etched McKinley & Roosevelt. This would have been 1900 campaign. Wonder if Mr.Bradley of NYKC was returning a favor to McKinley?

[FRJ]

That's a beautiful little knife, Roger.

[LongBlade]

Roger - Not only a really nice knife with great etch but a cool historical connection .. I became interested in the McKinley Tariff when I was researching out the Pocket Knife Blade Grinders and Finishers Union in that time frame - really interesting times for the cutleries.. Thanks for showing that one

[RobesonsRme.com]

Roger's knife, which is fantastic by the way, reminds of a mint, candle-end, four blade pearl handled lobster, I bought off Ebay several years ago.

I have actually forgotten the maker, but it was probably Schrade.

Master blade, a spear, was very nicely etched "HERBERT HOOVER".

I was the only bidder and bought it for just a few dollars. It was a no reserve auction.

I took it to the knife show in Dalton and sold it to a dealer for many times what I had paid.

I honestly believe no one else thought Herbert Hoover etched on the knife was a significant factor.

Charlie Noyes