Shapleigh Hardware Co.

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Re: Shapleigh Hardware Co.

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I too like double ended jacks Lloyd ,and you knives are great , especially the moose. I suppose these belong in this thread. Top one is Schrade. Second is around 1890s Empire. The differences in frames are subtle, but most apparent in the small bolster. This is one way ;"sometimes" ; to distinguish the manufacturers of Hdwe. farmers jacks.
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Re: Shapleigh Hardware Co.

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Here are some more Shapleigh farmers jacks. Top one is Empire this time.
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Re: Shapleigh Hardware Co.

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One more ,but not a farmers jack, although the same Empire frame. Empire DE whittler. Also an 1899 ad I found interesting. " We are the sole agents of both. "
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Re: Shapleigh Hardware Co.

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Thanks guys for your enthusiastic comments on my DE Moose! Lyle those are some outstanding farmers Jacks!! I would like to find just ONE nice example ::nod::
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Beautiful moose, Lloyd, lots to love about that one! ::tu::
Another great batch of farmers jacks, Lyle! ::tu::
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Hi all! I am originally from St. Louis MO and sadly, have only just discovered Shapeleighs, keen kutter etc. ::dang:: But now that I've discovered them, im in Love! I picked up this gem on the Bay for $30. I like the knives that are stamped "St. Louis" especially. This one really caught my eye and the price was right so I popped for it! I have been researching this knife and can't come up with any specifics... model #, date range etc. I know it's pre 1960... obviously haha! One factor I thought might help is the punch blade. It's unique design and the fact it is stamped "spiral punch" seemed unique. The last puc shows the mark, but is all but unreadable. It says "Spiral punch" diagonally and in a cursive font. Now, I can find mention of spiral punches online, but I've yet to even see another knife marked this way. Any info is much appreciated, my research skills are running low. I'll post some more of my recent finds, when I have some time. Also, this knife will be in my AAPK shop once I get the lowdown on it! Thanks in advance for any info!
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Here is a recent aquisition of mine, nothing outstanding but a solid old knife. 3 1/4" closed
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I have overlooked this thread.
Thank you to every one who has contributed to it.

Nice knife, Ike.
There is a lot of life left in that old jack. ::tu::
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Thanks Joe, it was one I didn't want to pass up
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Sweet knives and a cool thread to revive. ::tu:: ::tu::
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A large simple jack 4 1/2", catalog scan is from the 1930's I think.
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John I like it ::tu:: Fits the era. Very utilitarian and practical. What’s the deal with the back spring? Filed or stippled?
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Duffer wrote:John I like it ::tu:: Fits the era. Very utilitarian and practical. What’s the deal with the back spring? Filed or stippled?
Thanks Lloyd, I thought the same thing. Back spring is raised and stippled, maybe for grip or Charlie suggested maybe matchstrike.
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Very nice ole knife John ::tu::
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JohnR wrote:A large simple jack 4 1/2", catalog scan is from the 1930's I think.
Cool knife John ::tu:: ::tu:: ... I have the boys knife in catalog cut which I posted before but never knew they made larger versions of the same design for other purposes.. Most likely made by Schrade who had the folded liner patent :) ...

BTW - I was wondering where you have been as I hadn't seen you post lately... hope all is well...
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LongBlade wrote:
JohnR wrote:A large simple jack 4 1/2", catalog scan is from the 1930's I think.
Cool knife John ::tu:: ::tu:: ... I have the boys knife in catalog cut which I posted before but never knew they made larger versions of the same design for other purposes.. Most likely made by Schrade who had the folded liner patent :) ...

BTW - I was wondering where you have been as I hadn't seen you post lately... hope all is well...
Thanks Lee, and thanks for the information on possible maker, it's simple but well made. I'm OK, just not been posting as much, still trying to recover from the knee surgery, taking longer than I expected.
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A 1950s Schrade 974
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Wow!
That's really nice, Jason. ::nod::
And great photo too. ::woot::

Thanks for putting it in this thread. ::tu::
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FRJ wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 4:30 pm Wow!
That's really nice, Jason. ::nod::
And great photo too. ::woot::

Thanks for putting it in this thread. ::tu::
Thanks - I've been working on taking better pics ::tu::
I should have mentioned in the post the knife has a quirk - the pattern number on the pile side is 974 but 2 bladed Shapleighs always start with a 'B'. Somehow this one ended up with the wrong stamp on it. ::shrug:: ...Typical Schrade.
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jxr1197 wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 5:07 pm
FRJ wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 4:30 pm Wow!
That's really nice, Jason. ::nod::
And great photo too. ::woot::

Thanks for putting it in this thread. ::tu::
Thanks - I've been working on taking better pics ::tu::
I should have mentioned in the post the knife has a quirk - the pattern number on the pile side is 974 but 2 bladed Shapleighs always start with a 'B'. Somehow this one ended up with the wrong stamp on it. ::shrug:: ...Typical Schrade.
Knife and photo are indeed exceptional. ::nod:: ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 5:26 pmKnife and photo are indeed exceptional. ::nod:: ::tu::
Thanks ::tu::

Here's a few more that are among my favorites. I began collecting Shapleigh as an extension of my Schrade addiction and my favorite pattern has always been the Washington jack so this group of knives here really check all the boxes for me.
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Re: Shapleigh Hardware Co.

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Those are really awesome, I like that pattern. What's the closed length?


I dug through my Keen Kutters and found 3 that qualify- a Cattleman and Serpentine & Barehead jacks. Similar bone color but different jigging on all 3. Nice etched blade on the Serpentine.
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Re: Shapleigh Hardware Co.

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1967redrider wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:08 amWhat's the closed length?
3.5" - the black ones are 2202-3/4 and the toilet seat covers is a 2204. Shapleigh calls them B376 and I think B375. It's the same Schrade pattern that was reborn as the 2OT a couple decades later.

The 3 you posted are great examples but that peach seed one ::woot:: - that's the one calling to me!
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jxr1197 wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:21 am
1967redrider wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:08 amWhat's the closed length?
3.5" - the black ones are 2202-3/4 and the toilet seat covers is a 2204. Shapleigh calls them B376 and I think B375. It's the same Schrade pattern that was reborn as the 2OT a couple decades later.

The 3 you posted are great examples but that peach seed one ::woot:: - that's the one calling to me!

Thanks, I'll have to keep an eye out for those.
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Re: Shapleigh Hardware Co.

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Those are beauties guys! REALLY nice knives posted by both of you.
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