Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
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Very knice Lloyd
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Lloyd.
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Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Got this little Holley knife in an eBay lot, tiny little thing lol. I dont see that it is marked Salisbury but there's some grime on the tang I'll have to wipe off with oil. Looks like horn scales.
Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Well, you got a little beauty there, Pile Driver. Stamp, blades, pattern and covers.
You hit all the bases. Congratulations!
Thanks for entering it in this thread. It's really a nice knife.
You hit all the bases. Congratulations!
Thanks for entering it in this thread. It's really a nice knife.
Joe
Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Nice score PD ... That pattern knife from Holley is definitely popular - believe it’s called a Norfolk pen knife.. I’ve seen the pattern without Salisbury as well but perhaps can still be early ... My impression has always been that in general that pattern was made earlier than later in Holley production but I can no doubt be wrong...
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Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Lovely knife, Pile Driver! Did you know it was in the lot, or was it an very pleasant unexpected bonus?
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Yes it was the motivation for being in on the lot. It consisted of this knife, a small pre 1951 tipped KA-BAR stockman which I can reprofile and make for a decent coin pocket carry and a GM key knife probably Imperial or Colonial made with faux pearl. All to my door for about 50 bucks not the best deal I've ever had but not terrible and its my first and only Holley.danno50 wrote:Lovely knife, Pile Driver! Did you know it was in the lot, or was it an very pleasant unexpected bonus?
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Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Here is a Salisbury Holley I found on Ebay a couple of years ago. It is a tiny one. The blade is just over an inch.
Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
A nice contribution with the Salisbury stamp.
Holley was in Salisbury form 1844-1846.
In Lakeville from 1846-1930's per Goins.
Salisbury Ct. and Lakeville Ct. are 1 1/2 miles apart.
Nice old knife.
Thanks for the post dhillbilly.
Holley was in Salisbury form 1844-1846.
In Lakeville from 1846-1930's per Goins.
Salisbury Ct. and Lakeville Ct. are 1 1/2 miles apart.
Nice old knife.
Thanks for the post dhillbilly.
Joe
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Thanks.
Once I realized how unusual the tang stamp was, I figured I should post a pic.
Once I realized how unusual the tang stamp was, I figured I should post a pic.
Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Nice one D.
Really rare dHillbilly . From L hillbilly (me).
Really rare dHillbilly . From L hillbilly (me).
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Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
I have a similar Holley.Pile Driver wrote:Got this little Holley knife in an eBay lot, tiny little thing lol. I dont see that it is marked Salisbury but there's some grime on the tang I'll have to wipe off with oil. Looks like horn scales.
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About 2 1/4 closed.
Originally French ivory cell.
Now camel bone.
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Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Nice little knife, David. Thanks for showing it.
Nice upgrade.
Nice upgrade.
Joe
Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Thank you sir.
David
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Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Nice score dhillbilly ... Holley Salisbury stamps are no doubt rare ..
I like the bone on that Holley David ... Looks like a nice slim pocket carry in that knife slip...
I like the bone on that Holley David ... Looks like a nice slim pocket carry in that knife slip...
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Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Pretty knife David.
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
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May the Father and Son bless
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Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
My kryptonite is large ebony jacks, they will be the death of my bank account. This 3 3/4" Holley popped up this morning, looks to be in high condition, full blades and that clip has an awesome swedge. Probably overpaid but this will be the first Holley in my collection and it looks to be a pretty nice one.
Will post pictures when it arrives.
Will post pictures when it arrives.
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Thanks Joe, love that shield also, it seems to be unique to Holley although I may have seen it on some Russell jacks. I wonder what you would call that shield, not a propeller and I have been a swell bar shield that is close but the center is not round on a swell bar.FRJ wrote:OH YEAH!!
And love that shield.
Nice goin' John.
Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
That's one good looking knife John, and a Holley to boot!!!!! Great find
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Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
....that is one brand that is on my "bucket" list!!!!....great find!!!!.......... ..........
Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Great score John ... looks to be in great condition - not an easy find for an old Holley! Shield is cool and blade swedges are so crisp ...
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Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
FRJ wrote:Here's a nice old pearl sleaveboard whittler that has seen some time in the saddle. 3 9/16" closed.
Great looking knife--love the top-grind on the big blade! Thanks for sharing!
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That's a great one John!
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Re: Holley Mfg. Co., Lakeville, Conn.
Beautiful old jack.
The shield reminds me of a sliding volume control on some electronic devises, as well as on computer screens for digital music and video apps.
Of course, such things didn't exist when the knife was made, so we probably shouldn't call it a "Slider Bar" shield.
Charlie Noyes
The shield reminds me of a sliding volume control on some electronic devises, as well as on computer screens for digital music and video apps.
Of course, such things didn't exist when the knife was made, so we probably shouldn't call it a "Slider Bar" shield.
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