Old and Obscure Brands
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Ivoryman, read this thread from page one all the way through. It should answer all your questions.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... hp?t=26036
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Reading 71 pages is a tall order. Any clues as to which pages would help to understand Iman's "Elder MFG. CO." knife ?Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:50 pm Ivoryman, read this thread from page one all the way through. It should answer all your questions.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... hp?t=26036
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Roland, what link are you clicking on?
The thread I posted only has eight pages.
The thread I posted only has eight pages.
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Sorry Dimitri. I read the first sentence: "Ivoryman, read this thread from page one all the way through" and did not realize that you were referring to the link posted underneath.Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:42 pm Roland, what link are you clicking on?
The thread I posted only has eight pages.
This has happened before. I need to slow down as i read so i will be less likely to miss something significant.
I did just read all 8 pages of the link.
So Iman's knife is a recently made fake similar to the ones shown in the linked to thread. Even though "fake", all these knives look to be very well made and are very 'eye-catching'. If the blades have been properly tempered then they would be a good user.
I have 3 of these recent fakes, all from ebay over the space of about 2 years (i.e. not from same seller at same time). I knew they were 'too good to be true' and so therefore almost certainly fakes. No one was bidding on them so i ended up paying about $25-$30 each.
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No problem Roland common mistake.
So yes, they are not originals, as I stated in that thread I think they were made by a knife factory for someone as they are too good quality and very consistent in their manufacture.
I would like to have one as I would carry it and use it on a daily basis and find out how good the temper is and overall how well it would hold up.
So yes, they are not originals, as I stated in that thread I think they were made by a knife factory for someone as they are too good quality and very consistent in their manufacture.
I would like to have one as I would carry it and use it on a daily basis and find out how good the temper is and overall how well it would hold up.
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Well i just happen to have one with your name on it ! It's a 3 1/2" Swell Center Jack with fancy bolsters and caps. 'Course a Miller Bros knife in this near mint condition is pretty rare so you might have to pay up for shippingMiller Bro's wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 11:58 pm No problem Roland common mistake.
So yes, they are not originals, as I stated in that thread I think they were made by a knife factory for someone as they are too good quality and very consistent in their manufacture.
I would like to have one as I would carry it and use it on a daily basis and find out how good the temper is and overall how well it would hold up.
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That looks just like a Bluegrass Cutlery Black Box Winchester.
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The Elder knife posted is a good example of looks new because it is new. Being there are few if any Elder knives to use as comparators is a reason such obscure stamps have been used for these more modern knives that are often passed for old. It is, as I said a nice looking knife with beautiful Rogers bone handles but it is not as old as the knife would like you to believe.
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Beautiful knife I-man. Loving the bone on that one.
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Agree!!!
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Thanks Papa, doglegg, appreciate it. Thought someone should see it besides just me. Thanks again.
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Thanks to you too Ike. Appreciate it, glad you all like.
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Stumbled upon this Crown Cutlery Sunday at the flea market.
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Beautiful knife Scott.
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Wowzers on that Bingham!
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Here`s an Old and Obscure Knife I acquired while pickin over the weekend. Richards & Conover Hardware Co. Not great condition, but it was cheap and its Rare.
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Cool find! Looks pretty nice! Nice handles! Congrats!Desert Golfer wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:53 pm Here`s an Old and Obscure Knife I acquired while pickin over the weekend. Richards & Conover Hardware Co. Not great condition, but it was cheap and its Rare.
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Anyone know who made this Richards & Conover Hardware Co. knife ? Maybe Schrade Cut Co. ?
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I like it too.
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Here`s an Old and Obscure Knife I was able to pick at a Garage Sale yesterday. Pacific Hardware & Steel Co. Not much left of the spear Blade and Pen Blade is missing but nice Bone and it only cost me 7 Bucks. What the Hay.
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Saw a counter felt on FB that someone posted for Hammer Brand New York knife Co and on the bottom was Richards & Conover.kootenay joe wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:53 pm Anyone know who made this Richards & Conover Hardware Co. knife ? Maybe Schrade Cut Co. ?
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