Farmer's Jacks

[wlf]

My latest two.The IXL is similar, I think in age as the bone example I posted previously.I believe it is pressed stag.It was hard for me to obtain. I am thankful to the previous owner at that.

The pruner has some scratches,but I think otherwise full,spey seems untouched but has a few spiders.

[wlf]

And the J A Henckels.Spey is down ,but pruner is pretty full,and it has nice stag handles.

[smiling-knife]

That's a beauty. Thanks for sharing your great collection of these very fine knives. I was antique shopping in Lincoln last week and found a good example of the Wostenholm knife with black simulated stag scales similar to one you posted earlier. Not as knice as yours though. Will post a photo in the near future.

[wlf]

Nice Bokers as usual, Greedy.

I think farmer's jacks are a great old pattern. I call them Rooster Combs. I guess they got that name from the profile of the master blade sitting atop the frame the way a rooster's comb sits atop his head.

I've never seen a Robeson rooster comb. That would be a fabulous find.

Charlie Noyes

Charlie ,Mike's example(Cutsure K&B Hardware)has what caused the name rooster comb.That bark loosener on the back of the blade does resemble a rooster's comb,and I guess the name stuck to all that pattern.I believe that is the origin,but I could be wrong.Look at this one (not my knife) and Mikes

[PA Knives]

Thought based on the previous post this group may find this knife interesting. It is stamp Luggit. Phila. Handles aren't original They were black smooth plastic type. Thanks to my good friend Fran Robb fir this one years ago.

[Miller Bro's]

Lets see the whole display David

[stockman]

Lyle Really nice. Glad you found those last two.

Stockman

[wlf]

Now that's a rooster comb David.Was it celluloid or just deteriorated?Thanks for showing.Thanks Harold,it's a chore to find them,but I've been blessed.

A friend of mine said he thought Knifeworld had an article on farmer jacks a while back.Anybody know anything about this?

[PA Knives]

MB. took this pic this morning for you all. Yup just like you I like knives. OK just a little to much LOL!!!

stupid cell phone pictures

The handle wasn't celluloid, it was a black material that reminded me of the old style plastic sewer pipe from the 50's. Suppose I am the only one that think of such a comparison It didn't harm the metal on the knife at all so that's why I don't think it was Cell. As much of it that was gone, had it been cell this knife would be ruined, but its not at all. .

[jerryd6818]

I was gettin' a creek (sic) in my neck, Steve.

[Miller Bro's]

David, outstanding display!

Thanks for the picture

[wlf]

Another I've been blessed to get. Composition 4 line Camillus,had a rough cleaning ,but still a nice knife.

My 1st Rooster comb,ya see it's top knot

[1967redrider]

Sweet find, Lyle!

Any luck with that one I sent you pictures of?

-John

[smiling-knife]

Thanks for sharing your fantastic collection with us Lyle. s-k

[wlf]

You are very welcome,my many friends have helped along the way,and continue to do so.John,Steve,Charlie,Bob,Hank(I'm not quitting ),Larry,Bret ,Tom,and I know I've left people out. This community we're in here.Rigwelder got me started with a bang.

The best thing I've got out of this hobby are the friends I've made.

[1967redrider]

Agree!

[cato]

got this 730 Schrade Walden in sat.

[wlf]

Nice one Cato ,those Schrades are one of my favorites.That bone on those is so distinctive and beautiful.

[wlf]

Sweet find, Lyle!

Any luck with that one I sent you pictures of?

-John

It's had handles replaced I think.I know there has been some work on it. It's still a nice knife. Another rooster comb.

A Field Progress (blades look like the last Camillus I posted )

[wlf]

I've shown an individual before ,but a family portrait of the C+ X Lockwood Bros.
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[Miller Bro's]

Lyle, that A. Field is a beauty!

Nice Lockwood Bro`s collection too

[wlf]

Thank you Dimitri,it's no fun unless you share.
Wish I had more to share.

[jerryd6818]

Lyle -- Of course you've seen the Remington Farmers Jack that's on the scroll today.

[wlf]

Some I have not featured.Different bone than the other I posted.

Ulster
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[thegreedygulo]

NICE Ulster Lyle!! I particularly like the big crest shield, bone handles, etc.............................heck, I just like it all.