Farmer's Jacks
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Re: Farmer's Jacks
Very nice Lyle! I've always liked goldstone handles. Congrats.
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Christmas came early, thanks Dale for thinking of me. What I call a rooster comb, although as Charlie N said ,most people ( who'd seen them) called all this pattern rooster combs until Levine.
Actually it's a Schrade Cut Co S7303 with a bark looener blade as shown below.
Actually it's a Schrade Cut Co S7303 with a bark looener blade as shown below.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
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That is indeed a beauty Lyle ... Classic Schrade jigging and bone with great looking blades .. Nice Christmas present too - you must have been good this year ...
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Lee
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Very nice Lyle... actually superb... Great timing too...
There's a knife being offered on eBay but the blades have been so altered that it had me wondering if it actually started out as a farmers jack until I saw yours... while it's a Schrade Walden... it must be an early one as the handles & bolsters are just like yours... just too bad about the blades... and now I'm thinking he's asking too much for the shape the blades are in...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-2-inch-close ... 4902.l9144
There's a knife being offered on eBay but the blades have been so altered that it had me wondering if it actually started out as a farmers jack until I saw yours... while it's a Schrade Walden... it must be an early one as the handles & bolsters are just like yours... just too bad about the blades... and now I'm thinking he's asking too much for the shape the blades are in...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-2-inch-close ... 4902.l9144
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Sweeeet!____Dave
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viewtopic.php?f=2&t=41658wlf wrote:The very first post in this thread comes full circle:
"This is a nice old pattern that you won't run across very often."
EDITED 9:42pm
As far as known, Case never manufactured this pattern.
Sorry guys I can't let it go on any longer, I don't know how long I have before I can't edit it. A repairman suggested and wanted to make a Case for fun. I guess the call for a Tested pruning blade is uncommon. The frame is Walden, I think the rest is authentic Case, even the goldstone.I didn't ask about the spey. I hope I didn't offend anyone, thanks for going along my friends.
Lyle
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Re: Farmer's Jacks
Lyle,I didn`t post on this knife because it was fake and didn't want to be the bearer of bad news.I`m glad you came clean.Wouldn`t want you to be known as lylegg202.wlf wrote:The very first post in this thread comes full circle:
"This is a nice old pattern that you won't run across very often."
EDITED 9:42pm
As far as known, Case never manufactured this pattern.
Sorry guys I can't let it go on any longer, I don't know how long I have before I can't edit it. A repairman suggested and wanted to make a Case for fun. I guess the call for a Tested pruning blade is uncommon. The frame is Walden, I think the rest is authentic Case, even the goldstone.I didn't ask about the spey. I hope I didn't offend anyone, thanks for going along my friends.
Lyle
Roger
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Actually the one I just posted does not have full blades either. Pruner blades ,like spear blades are very hard to judge as far as fullness.KAW wrote:Very nice Lyle... actually superb... Great timing too...
There's a knife being offered on eBay but the blades have been so altered that it had me wondering if it actually started out as a farmers jack until I saw yours... while it's a Schrade Walden... it must be an early one as the handles & bolsters are just like yours... just too bad about the blades... and now I'm thinking he's asking too much for the shape the blades are in...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-2-inch-close ... 4902.l9144
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
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Keith ,I haven't found a gun quite big enough yet.espn77 wrote:viewtopic.php?f=2&t=41658wlf wrote:The very first post in this thread comes full circle:
"This is a nice old pattern that you won't run across very often."
EDITED 9:42pm
As far as known, Case never manufactured this pattern.
Sorry guys I can't let it go on any longer, I don't know how long I have before I can't edit it. A repairman suggested and wanted to make a Case for fun. I guess the call for a Tested pruning blade is uncommon. The frame is Walden, I think the rest is authentic Case, even the goldstone.I didn't ask about the spey. I hope I didn't offend anyone, thanks for going along my friends.
Lyle
Roger , I would have thought you knew I was kidding.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
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Lyle, that Schrade from Dale is a great example, congratulations.
Was able to pick up the green bone Queen so NOW I only need the MOP to complete the set.
Was able to pick up the green bone Queen so NOW I only need the MOP to complete the set.
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Lyle your passion for Farmers Jacks finally convinced me. This one came up the other day and I was able to snag it. Great little knife. Thanks.
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Very nice looking FJ's you have there JohnR & doglegg.
Yes... Lyle had convinced me a while back, but I just have not found any yet in good condition at the right $$$ made by the mfg's I collect... that being from the Hudson Valley area of New York or a.k.a. America's "Little Sheffield"...
...the search goes on...
Yes... Lyle had convinced me a while back, but I just have not found any yet in good condition at the right $$$ made by the mfg's I collect... that being from the Hudson Valley area of New York or a.k.a. America's "Little Sheffield"...
...the search goes on...
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Floyd I’m glad you joined the group. I tried to buy the black camel bone that just sold on eBay, it went higher than I was willing to give though.
As I said in the mail call thread, GEC’s attendance to quality is unequaled in modern history manufacturing.
Seems they are more desirable and more expensive than when I began Ken, but patience and perseverance will be rewarded.
As I said in the mail call thread, GEC’s attendance to quality is unequaled in modern history manufacturing.
Seems they are more desirable and more expensive than when I began Ken, but patience and perseverance will be rewarded.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
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I think those handles are some of the prettiest of the Queen renditions John, congratulations.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
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This one popped up over on Blade Forums. And I thought at a reasonable price.wlf wrote:Floyd I’m glad you joined the group. I tried to buy the black camel bone that just sold on eBay, it went higher than I was willing to give though.
As I said in the mail call thread, GEC’s attendance to quality is unequaled in modern history manufacturing.
Seems they are more desirable and more expensive than when I began Ken, but patience and perseverance will be rewarded.
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Pressed stag Simmons Hardware hornet series. Their hornet knives were manufactured mostly overseas in Germany, although I can see no mark of country of origin. I expect this one is before WWI ?
What we call pressed stag, so far = overseas.Resembles the Wostenholm (although it's not a Wostenholm) pictured ( top) together in the first scan.
What we call pressed stag, so far = overseas.Resembles the Wostenholm (although it's not a Wostenholm) pictured ( top) together in the first scan.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
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Very nice, Lyle! I am sure you have looked closely, but is Germany perhaps obscured by the bolster?
Dan
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I just noticed that the hornet stamp on your knife is different from the normal hornet on the Germany knives. I also have a couple of Simmons knives with the same tang stamp as yours (I suspect that a "Co" is hidden by the bolster on yours), however neither of mine have a hornet stamp. Very interesting. Below is a pic of the usual Germany made stamp and the usual hornet.
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Beautiful Simmons Farmers Jack Lyle, congratulations!
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Thank you John for first pointing it out, shortly before Roger C notified me also. Thanks my friends. Thanks Jerry for your input too.
Thanks Dan, I thought this knife would interest you. I looked as close as I could, but couldn’t see any country. Could our knives have been manufactured prior to 1890,it’s possible with my knife ? Almost certainly overseas manufactured.
Thanks Dan, I thought this knife would interest you. I looked as close as I could, but couldn’t see any country. Could our knives have been manufactured prior to 1890,it’s possible with my knife ? Almost certainly overseas manufactured.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
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Wow Lyle, what a great old knife. And in great condition. That one is a winner all the way around.
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Awesome FJ Lyle ... Nice score for your FJs - Excellent condition all the way around and great look to it !! ... Somewhat of a mystery too ...
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Lee
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I would believe it could be possible with your knife. The more realistic hornet, as opposed to the triangular hornet on the Germany stamped knives, may indicate earlier manufacture?? Although, if it is indeed that old, where has it been stored to be in such fantastic condition? I assume you are saying your's is overseas manufactured due to the pressed stag handles? Mysteries aside, it is a beautiful knife and a great addition to your collection.wlf wrote:Thank you John for first pointing it out, shortly before Roger C notified me also. Thanks my friends. Thanks Jerry for your input too.
Thanks Dan, I thought this knife would interest you. I looked as close as I could, but couldn’t see any country. Could our knives have been manufactured prior to 1890,it’s possible with my knife ? Almost certainly overseas manufactured.
Of the 3 "Simmons Hardware Co" knives I have, two have fancy scrolled Keen Kutter etches and I believe were US (likely Walden?) manufactured. The one without an etch, has bone handles, which I believe are from the Walden Cutlery Handle Co., also indicating US manufacture.
Dan
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Knice addition to your exquisite FJ collection Lyle! ... and always neat to add another facet of an old brand's offerings...