Knives Made Before The Year 1960

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BWT wrote: Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:34 pm One of my latest, thanks Roger. New York Knife still has some Hammer Brand etching,with excellent snap!
Such a killer knife, man alive that is beautiful. Congrats, that's something that gets the drool going. :mrgreen: ::tu:: ::super_happy:: ::groove:: ::nod::
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Thanks Iman, I appreciate the comments.
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BWT wrote: Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:43 pm A friend of mine and his wife went on vacation a couple weeks ago. He brought this to me last week!!! I know there’s a 40 year or so span on these being made. Anyone have any idea where this might be in that time span by looking at the photos?? Thanks for any help.
BWT wrote: Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:34 pm One of my latest, thanks Roger. New York Knife still has some Hammer Brand etching,with excellent snap!
Beautiful knives Bill!
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Thanks Kevin!!
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Got this early Utica last week, thanks Roger. Really nice bone,alligator snap, and unusual tang stamp!! Thanks for looking and your comments.
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That UTK stamp's old
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BWT wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:23 pm Got this early Utica last week, thanks Roger. Really nice bone,alligator snap, and unusual tang stamp!! Thanks for looking and your comments.
Beautiful!
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Thanks Lyle and David. It’s a really nice knife!
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BWT wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:23 pm Got this early Utica last week, thanks Roger. Really nice bone,alligator snap, and unusual tang stamp!! Thanks for looking and your comments.
I think I like this one better than the NYK that you recently posted, but 2 awesome, quality pieces. I really like an old barehead jack with great looking bone/jigging, nice stamp too!!! Congratulations on a great knife addition! Roger comes up with some great stuff. You better get some dry ice, and overnight him some fresh Florida shrimp and grouper so you stay on his good list. :lol:
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Thanks Ike, I hadn’t thought about the shrimp and grouper. I always like the jumbo shrimp, but to catch snook! The grouper should work because Roger does come up with some good ones ::tu:: ::tu::
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Very nice knife Bill, unusual pattern. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks John!
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BWT wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:23 pm Got this early Utica last week, thanks Roger. Really nice bone,alligator snap, and unusual tang stamp!! Thanks for looking and your comments.
Beauty. Looks like great shape and killer bones. Great score.

I'm not sure the year this Robeson was made but after looking the pins over I think it is older than '60. 626240 stamp.
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Ivoryman wrote: Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:59 pm
I'm not sure the year this Robeson was made but after looking the pins over I think it is older than '60. 626240 stamp.
That is a beauty of a Robeson, Iman, classic jigging and really nice looking bone. The first 2 shots are great at showcasing the knife, but that 3rd one is my favorite, really nice shot!
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Waukonda wrote: Fri Sep 23, 2022 1:09 am
Ivoryman wrote: Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:59 pm
I'm not sure the year this Robeson was made but after looking the pins over I think it is older than '60. 626240 stamp.
That is a beauty of a Robeson, Iman, classic jigging and really nice looking bone. The first 2 shots are great at showcasing the knife, but that 3rd one is my favorite, really nice shot!
Thanks a bunch Waukonda, appreciate the comments and hearing which is your fave shot. Thanks again.
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Waukonda wrote: Fri Sep 23, 2022 1:09 am
Ivoryman wrote: Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:59 pm
I'm not sure the year this Robeson was made but after looking the pins over I think it is older than '60. 626240 stamp.
That is a beauty of a Robeson, Iman, classic jigging and really nice looking bone. The first 2 shots are great at showcasing the knife, but that 3rd one is my favorite, really nice shot!
That’s a really nice Robeson Iman, nice bone ::tu:: ::tu::
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BWT wrote: Fri Sep 23, 2022 5:04 pm
Waukonda wrote: Fri Sep 23, 2022 1:09 am
Ivoryman wrote: Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:59 pm
I'm not sure the year this Robeson was made but after looking the pins over I think it is older than '60. 626240 stamp.
That is a beauty of a Robeson, Iman, classic jigging and really nice looking bone. The first 2 shots are great at showcasing the knife, but that 3rd one is my favorite, really nice shot!
That’s a really nice Robeson Iman, nice bone ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks BWT, appreciate that and have a great weekend.
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Added a Hollingsworth recently, this is my 2nd, nice, solid knife. 3 5/8"
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That’s a beauty Ike,my kinda knife ::tu:: ::tu::
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Waukonda wrote: Sun Oct 02, 2022 6:37 pm Added a Hollingsworth recently, this is my 2nd, nice, solid knife. 3 5/8"
Very nice Hollingsworth . ::tu:: ::tu:: .
Here’s a couple of older Camillus knives that came by way of Roger . Extremely happy with both knives . Both in the 1916 to 1920 s period of knives and in great shape . The Sword brand at over 4 inches is a very solid knife with half stops that could bite you . The barehead will tote on occasion. It’s got some very nice bone and feels great in the hand .
Hope you’re enjoying the fall weather ? It’s a changing around here all of a sudden .
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Thanks, Bill.
Thanks, JP, that is some awesome bone on your knife, they are both great additions to any collection, especially nice for a Camillus man like you.
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Waukonda wrote: Sun Oct 02, 2022 7:14 pm Thanks, Bill.
Thanks, JP, that is some awesome bone on your knife, they are both great additions to any collection, especially nice for a Camillus man like you.
Appreciate it Ike ! They’re right at the top of the collection. Can’t remember what Roger called the bone ,think he said “
Pick bone “ . Am still learning about these older pieces and have to say it’s been interesting . .
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday down there .
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Waukonda wrote: Sun Oct 02, 2022 6:37 pm Added a Hollingsworth recently, this is my 2nd, nice, solid knife. 3 5/8"
Gorgeous bone, great looking knife all around. Mmmmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnn.


Ripster wrote: Sun Oct 02, 2022 7:08 pm
Waukonda wrote: Sun Oct 02, 2022 6:37 pm Added a Hollingsworth recently, this is my 2nd, nice, solid knife. 3 5/8"
Very nice Hollingsworth . ::tu:: ::tu:: .
Here’s a couple of older Camillus knives that came by way of Roger . Extremely happy with both knives . Both in the 1916 to 1920 s period of knives and in great shape . The Sword brand at over 4 inches is a very solid knife with half stops that could bite you . The barehead will tote on occasion. It’s got some very nice bone and feels great in the hand .
Hope you’re enjoying the fall weather ? It’s a changing around here all of a sudden .

Beautiful bone on that bottom one. Great looking pair.
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Ivoryman wrote: Sun Oct 02, 2022 8:43 pm
Waukonda wrote: Sun Oct 02, 2022 6:37 pm Added a Hollingsworth recently, this is my 2nd, nice, solid knife. 3 5/8"
Gorgeous bone, great looking knife all around. Mmmmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnn.


Ripster wrote: Sun Oct 02, 2022 7:08 pm
Waukonda wrote: Sun Oct 02, 2022 6:37 pm Added a Hollingsworth recently, this is my 2nd, nice, solid knife. 3 5/8"
Very nice Hollingsworth . ::tu:: ::tu:: .
Here’s a couple of older Camillus knives that came by way of Roger . Extremely happy with both knives . Both in the 1916 to 1920 s period of knives and in great shape . The Sword brand at over 4 inches is a very solid knife with half stops that could bite you . The barehead will tote on occasion. It’s got some very nice bone and feels great in the hand .
Hope you’re enjoying the fall weather ? It’s a changing around here all of a sudden .

Beautiful bone on that bottom one. Great looking pair.
Thanks IMAN .
That early Utica and those Red Bone Case you posted here are sure something nice on the eyes . ::tu:: ::tu::
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Nice JP ::tu:: ::tu:: Really like the bone ::tu:: ::tu::
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