Vintage Acid Etched & Stamped Blades

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peanut740 wrote: Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:58 pm Unused John Primble India Steel Works.By the construction I would guess pre 1920.Steel bolsters and hammered steel pins.
This is the best looking Primble that I've ever seen.
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Thank you David.
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edge213 wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:13 pm
peanut740 wrote: Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:58 pm Unused John Primble India Steel Works.By the construction I would guess pre 1920.Steel bolsters and hammered steel pins.
This is the best looking Primble that I've ever seen.
Roger, I could almost agree with what David said, but I once knew a girl by the name of Primble......so, I will say 2nd best looking I have ever seen! ::ds::
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Waukonda wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:36 pm
edge213 wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:13 pm
peanut740 wrote: Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:58 pm Unused John Primble India Steel Works.By the construction I would guess pre 1920.Steel bolsters and hammered steel pins.
This is the best looking Primble that I've ever seen.
Roger, I could almost agree with what David said, but I once knew a girl by the name of Primble......so, I will say 2nd best looking I have ever seen! ::ds::
Ike,I could say something about hammering pins and big bolsters..........but I won't.
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::clapping:: ::ds:: Good one, Roger. At least you didn't mention Sowbelly!
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Check out this 3" VF gunstock jack.....
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Waukonda wrote: Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:56 am Check out this 3" VF gunstock jack.....
Ike, simply put, it's just GORGEOUS! ::tu::
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Ike ::tu:: ::tu::
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Waukonda wrote: Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:56 am Check out this 3" VF gunstock jack.....
KILLER knife! Congrats. ::tu::
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peanut740 wrote: Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:58 pm Unused John Primble India Steel Works.By the construction I would guess pre 1920.Steel bolsters and hammered steel pins.
Excellent old Primble! ::tu::
A pocket knife is still an intimate personal possession of the individual who carries it and consequently deserves the best of materials, finish and workmanship in its production. (Quoted from Boker's 1928 cutlery catalog).
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That is a beauty, Ike! ::tu::
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Waukonda wrote: Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:56 am Check out this 3" VF gunstock jack.....
Great knife Ike. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thank you for the comments, appreciated!
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Wow. That’s a great knife
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Waukonda wrote: Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:56 am Check out this 3" VF gunstock jack.....
WOW ::groove:: There is no mistaking that knife for the real thing.
That is a great looking knife ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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What a great knife Ike, fantastic ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thank you, James, David and John.
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This is the best KOTW Catt I have had.Never resharpened.
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Wow Roger, what a stunning knife. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Whoooaaa! That's worth a couple of bushels of beans. Nice! That is Smithsonian worthy!
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peanut740 wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:20 pm This is the best KOTW Catts I have had.Never resharpened.
What an unbelievable knife ::tu:: ::tu::
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Average in Rogers roll. Harold
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::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu::
stockman wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:30 pm Average in Rogers roll. Harold
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Thanks fellers,appreciated. ::handshake::
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