Old and Obscure Brands

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Clark23 wrote: Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:32 am NATENBERG STRAUSS CO. GERMANY The Natenberg-Strauss Importing Company was at 170 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois. They imported knives from Germany. c 1922-1924
Both really sweet knives.____Dave
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djknife13 wrote: Wed Jun 08, 2022 10:18 am
Clark23 wrote: Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:32 am NATENBERG STRAUSS CO. GERMANY The Natenberg-Strauss Importing Company was at 170 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois. They imported knives from Germany. c 1922-1924
Both really sweet knives.____Dave
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Wing & Co., W. Goshen, Ct.

Not my knife but had to show it on the forum.
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That is a sweeet and very rare knife!! Thanks for posting it👍👍👍
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FRJ wrote: Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:35 pm Wing & Co., W. Goshen, Ct.

Not my knife but had to show it on the forum.
A classic beauty, Joe! Thanks for showing.
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Thank you, Ike. ::tu::
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Reworked Ray Platts Congress from 1920-30!
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Here is a very rare group of knives that were owned by Mark Zalesky owner of KnifeMag, he did the video. I was able to make a deal with a friend to purchase the knives. I own the lockback and the others went to my buddy. He has one up for sale now on ebay, Mason & Son quill knife very rare!!

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3 Old ones, from the top

J Ward Bronxville NY 1860's

Coquanoc Works, Howard Shipley 1876

Pittsburgh Cutlery Co 1866-1868, this one came from the group that I showed the video above.
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DITTER & CO. - Not even mentioned in my knife book.
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TripleF wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 11:34 am DITTER & CO. - Not even mentioned in my knife book.
Now that is cool! I don't believe that I have ever seen a fold-out shell puller before now, only those integral to the bolsters.
Beautiful handles on it! Are they stag?
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Reverand wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 11:52 am
TripleF wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 11:34 am DITTER & CO. - Not even mentioned in my knife book.
Now that is cool! I don't believe that I have ever seen a fold-out shell puller before now, only those integral to the bolsters.
Beautiful handles on it! Are they stag?
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3F: That's a cool piece! German ? J.O'.
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TripleF wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 11:34 am DITTER & CO. - Not even mentioned in my knife book.
Wow, Scott. What a great knife. She'll puller. Bones, amazing!!!
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TripleF wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 11:34 am DITTER & CO. - Not even mentioned in my knife book.
Cool knife Scott.
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Ridgegrass wrote: Sun Sep 04, 2022 1:20 pm 3F: That's a cool piece! German ? J.O'.
Not sure.....
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Just has that German/Austrian look, high pin and curved bolster. ::shrug:: I couldn't find it either. I like it. J.O'.
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Picked this up last week. Thanks Roger!! Lawton Cutlery Chicago, 1890-1895. Has aluminum engraved bolsters. Blades really good condition and like new snap.
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BWT wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:59 pm Picked this up last week. Thanks Roger!! Lawton Cutlery Chicago, 1890-1895. Has aluminum engraved bolsters. Blades really good condition and like new snap.
Another big score, Bill, that is awesome. That is a very nice knife, in addition to being old and obscure. I bet it feels great in the hand...........I wish I knew for sure!! :lol: :lol:
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Hat's off to all the posts last couple pages. Reeeeeeeeeeally enjoyed surfing this thread. Fabulous knives everyone, and thanks for posting. Don't have a lot of obscure ones but to me there are a few in here. L to R

W. Bingham Cleveland
Ed K Tryon Philadelphia
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Waterville KC MO
Depend On MET CUT Co
Elder St Louis U.S.A
A.W. Wadsworth and Sons Germany
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Waukonda wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 7:36 pm
BWT wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:59 pm Picked this up last week. Thanks Roger!! Lawton Cutlery Chicago, 1890-1895. Has aluminum engraved bolsters. Blades really good condition and like new snap.
Another big score, Bill, that is awesome. That is a very nice knife, in addition to being old and obscure. I bet it feels great in the hand...........I wish I knew for sure!! :lol: :lol:
Thanks Ike for the comments ::tu::
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Very nice showing Iman ::tu:: ::tu:: Nothing not to like about those!!
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Thanks a bunch BWT, glad you like to see them and appreciate your comments always. Thanks and have a great start of the week.
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BWT wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:59 pm Picked this up last week. Thanks Roger!! Lawton Cutlery Chicago, 1890-1895. Has aluminum engraved bolsters. Blades really good condition and like new snap.
That's a real beauty! ::nod:: ::tu:: :D
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Ivoryman wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 9:31 pm Hat's off to all the posts last couple pages. Reeeeeeeeeeally enjoyed surfing this thread. Fabulous knives everyone, and thanks for posting. Don't have a lot of obscure ones but to me there are a few in here. L to R

W. Bingham Cleveland
Ed K Tryon Philadelphia
Ed K Tryon
Waterville KC MO
Depend On MET CUT Co
Elder St Louis U.S.A
A.W. Wadsworth and Sons Germany
Wow! :shock: Super show of beautiful & rare knives! ::nod:: ::not_worthy::
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