Wharncliffe Knives

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Nice rehandle job on that one, Dale, looks like a great user. ::tu:: Joe, those three are beauts! Really like the Miller Bros., nice swedge. ::tu::
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Umm Ummm,do I admire the lines and curves.

Too many gorgeous knives to comment on all.BEAUTIES...

Lennox Cutlery Co Germany early jigging. Split spring whittler
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That is a nice one, Lyle. ::tu:: Looked it up in Goins, it is an old one as well.
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Most of the Lenox knives I've seen were small pen knives. Goins says c. 1909-1914.

That Wharncliffe is a beauty Lyle!

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Very nice, Lyle! ::tu::
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Thanks fellas,Wayne there is no substitute for experience. I guess you surmised it was a somewhat larger knife by just being a split spring whittler and not a pen?

It is a very large whittler at 4". You're good. I grin.

Most I know also call these Wharncliffe frames without the Wharncliffe blade.
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A very nice 4" knife, Lyle. I hope to remember that jigging style.
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Joe - nice Wharncliffes and that MB looks like the big brother of mine :wink:

Lyle - I knew you would post something sooner than later - afterall those farmer jacks have that Wharncliffe frame ::nod:: That Lenox is awesome and extra special to me at 4" ::tu::
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Thanks, Lee. ::tu::
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wlf wrote:Umm Ummm,do I admire the lines and curves.

Too many gorgeous knives to comment on all.BEAUTIES...

Lennox Cutlery Co Germany early jigging. Split spring whittler
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Nice one Lyle, I think I have a daddy barlow marked Lenox ::nod::

Joe, beautiful Miller, that knife has my name written all over it! ::drool:: :lol:
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Nice knives everyone. Here's three H. Bokers added to the mix.
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What's the length of those Roger? 3 5/8"s ? Cool etch, of what significance is the Radium trademark?

First one looks like pressed stag again.

Has anyone seen pressed stag on an American made knife? All I can remember are European.
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Three more beauties, greedy. ::tu:: The pearl is interesting, could almost be called a swell centre wharncliff?
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Lyle: The stag is 3 & 3/4", pearl is 3 & 1/2" and the bone handled one is 4".

Boker trademarked Radium in 1904 and used that etch on some of their earlier knives. Here's some clearer pictures and variations of the radium etch.

Not sure if that one is patent stag; The consistency is different. I think it is just pocket worn stag.

Thanks Dan!
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Googled Radium Roger,might have been the heaviest known element of the time??

Just wondered why that trademark.
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Roger those are nice.The pearl is an unusual frame. ::tu:: ::tu::
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thegreedygulo wrote:Nice knives everyone. Here's three H. Bokers added to the mix.
...beautiful!!!!..love the 2 bone handled ones!!!..... ::tu:: .........
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Nice Bokers Roger... ::tu:: ... every one a beauty!
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Thanks guys, I'm glad you liked them.
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Here is a lovely, albeit well used American Knife Co. Plymouth (Conn, 1849-1875) whittler with a Wharncliffe master. The pen and coping secondary blades are marked in the old horizontal style. The ivory handles have a choice master side, showing excellent natural striations.
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Ah, the old ones. They sure show well. Quite elegant, there. Made right here where I live.
It sure is nice to look at. Thanks for showing that one, Beechtree.
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Your welcome Joe, glad you like it. The old ones are my favorite.
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Nice one Beechtree! ::tu::
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Awesome Wharncliffe Beechtree ::tu:: ... and a great old maker stamp :wink:
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