Shapleigh Hardware Co.

[JohnR]

A large simple jack 4 1/2", catalog scan is from the 1930's I think.

Cool knife John ... 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.

[jxr1197]

A 1950s Schrade 974

[FRJ]

Wow!
That's really nice, Jason.
And great photo too.

Thanks for putting it in this thread.

[jxr1197]

Wow!
That's really nice, Jason.
And great photo too.

Thanks for putting it in this thread.

Thanks - I've been working on taking better pics
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. ...Typical Schrade.

[doglegg]

Wow!
That's really nice, Jason.
And great photo too.

Thanks for putting it in this thread.

Thanks - I've been working on taking better pics
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. ...Typical Schrade.

Knife and photo are indeed exceptional.

[jxr1197]

Knife and photo are indeed exceptional.

Thanks

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.

[1967redrider]

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.

[jxr1197]

What'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 - that's the one calling to me!

[1967redrider]

What'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 - that's the one calling to me!

Thanks, I'll have to keep an eye out for those.

[Waukonda]

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

[jxr1197]

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

Thank you - and great avatar! I have a very similar knife:

[FRJ]

What a bunch of great looking knives added to this thread.
Good looking hardware, guys.
Thanks for the posts.

[Duffer]

Here is a unique Shapleigh Hardware DE bare head jack I recently acquired off eBay that went sort of unnoticed or overlooked so I got it for what I thought was a very good price. No bids so made an offer which seller accepted. It is 3 & 1/2 inches closed and has Ebony handles. The mark side front blade/multi tool knife has a can opener, bottle opener and a Presto-Lite-Tool. The second blade is a traditional spear blade with long pull. The action or W & T is quite exceptional with pull on both tool and blade being around 8-9 with very positive half stops (both tool and blade) and loud snap to full open on both. The tool and blade are all flush at closed, half and full. The build quality or craftsmanship is excellent. The spear blade has seen use/sharpened and as a result has some blade loss in the girth of the blade but the tool looks in excellent condition with sharp/crisp tool edges. The blade and tool has patinaed and has some frosting and very minor pitting. The handles are very well secured with no gaps between the brass spacers and no light penetration or bleeding from the bottom between the springs.

Now, I initially thought who could have made this folder? Certainly Empire made knives for Shapleigh as well as some others. The longer I looked at it the more Schrade it looked. So I did a catalog search and found a Schrade S2393 on page 28 of the 1926 Schrade catalog called a Campers’ knife. This catalog cut at the bottom shows it with stag handles (jigged bone) but everything else looks just like this Ebony handled Shapleigh pictured. Same exact tool(s) and spear blade, same handle and spring pin placement, same length, same nail nick on tool and long pull on spear and same shield. I think this folder was made in the late 19 teens to the mid 1920s given that the Presto-Lite acetylene headlight was pretty much gone by then. What do you all think? Any comments, thoughts or corrections are of course very welcomed Thanks for looking!

[knife7knut]

Hi all! I am originally from St. Louis MO and sadly, have only just discovered Shapeleighs, keen kutter etc. 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!
Jim
Bonez Custom Knives and Collectable Cutlery

I have a Sword Brand(Camillus Cutlery)with the exact same handle material:celluloid with abalone and pearl flakes inside.

[knife7knut]

Here are two knives and an unusual salesman's case. The D-E stockman is in incredible shape. The Norvell-Shapleigh fish jack was made in Germany and belonged to my sister-in-law's grandfather. The salesman's case was the first item I ever bought on e-Bay and came from a woman in St. Louis.

[peanut740]

A couple of really nice DE's guys!

[FRJ]

Here is a unique Shapleigh Hardware DE bare head jack Thanks for looking!

That is a real beauty, Lloyd, and great dialog.
Thanks for showing that special knife here.

Ray, you're right, that stockman is in great shape.
The German jack doesn't look too bad either and neither does the jack you posted previously.

I remember seeing that salesman case some time ago.

Thank you, Ray.

[Duffer]

Thanks Roger and Joe for your nice comments on my unique Jack!

[peanut740]

Shapleigh DE big moose pattern # B639.

[danno50]

Another great one, Roger!

[Waukonda]

Shapleigh DE big moose pattern # B639.

That thing is a beauty, Roger. Wow, that is really nice!

I see that tag marked 45. I will gladly give you 45 bucks for it, matter of fact, I will send you a Ulysses and you can keep the change.

Seriously, that is a superb knife.

[peanut740]

Shapleigh pattern # B632 4 1/4" cigar.

[peanut740]

Schrade made Shapleigh pattern 1110.4 1/4" cigar jack.

[danno50]

Wow Roger, you must have bought out a collection of cigar jacks!

[peanut740]

I did.74 of them.