Humason & Beckley Mfg. Co
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Great find, and an fine example of the cutler's art!
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Beauty of a H&B jack John ... looks like horn to me as well.... cool find!!
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Ken, Lee, thank you for the comments. This is the first H&B I've been able to find, based on this example they seem to be very high quality knives.
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Very nice knife, John. I like the bar shield and the matchstrike long pulls. Nice looking handle material, whatever it is. I personally think wood, however, if someone with your experience is unsure I think my 2 cents worth is worth just about that.
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I have a question about these "Bar Shields".
To ME they actually look like a match strike, yet the long zig-zag type nail nicks are referred to as "match strikes"
Is there a reason that so many old knives all share these "bar shields, and they are not used for or called a match strike?
Beyond that I have to say that those scales look like beautifully clean/clear buffalo horn. Great knife!
To ME they actually look like a match strike, yet the long zig-zag type nail nicks are referred to as "match strikes"
Is there a reason that so many old knives all share these "bar shields, and they are not used for or called a match strike?
Beyond that I have to say that those scales look like beautifully clean/clear buffalo horn. Great knife!
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The bar shields I have seen are smooth polished nickel silver - would be difficult to strike a match on them. As for the so called "match striker pulls", I don't believe those were intended for use as match strikers either. That's just what they're usually called. I'm sure any folks that disagree with me will be posting soon!americanedgetech wrote:I have a question about these "Bar Shields".
To ME they actually look like a match strike, yet the long zig-zag type nail nicks are referred to as "match strikes"
Is there a reason that so many old knives all share these "bar shields, and they are not used for or called a match strike!
Ken
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Thanks Ken
That is why I asked.
That is why I asked.
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After reading Ken's comment I took a closer look at the cover and changed my mind. When magnified, they definitely appear to be horn.
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Thanks Dan, I am now convinced it's horn and it does show some similarities to the horn on the whaler that Keith posted on the previous page.
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Mammoth Hunter H&B , Had a pic in a book and cannot for the life of me Find it again , K.C.
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That H&B Hunter is really NICE KC ... Blade looks very full and knife is in great shape - cool match striker long pull too - looks abit larger than some other classic hunters as well
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Got this one awhile back for $3 Solid brass handles and fairly full blade.
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That’s a beauty Ray - and for $3 - now that’s a nice knife for a deal given it still has good snap
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Thanks lee .. 1 1/8 Wide at the Pull /Swedge Area . I Just Grab The Blade to Open Its The Mammoth ( I Got The Name from The Picture I seen in Robert Maye's Book or So I ThoughtLongBlade wrote:That H&B Hunter is really NICE KC ... Blade looks very full and knife is in great shape - cool match striker long pull too - looks abit larger than some other classic hunters as well
Thanks Dan Its been stashed away for Far to Long ..danno50 wrote:I like that one, KleenCut!!
Oh My Ray , Probably a Saltwater Knife , Probably Rare as well JMO K.C.knife7knut wrote:Got this one awhile back for $3 Solid brass handles and fairly full blade.
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Thanks KC;I couldn't believe I found it in a box of junk knives.
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Nice ones Ray and KC that big hunter is a prize. I'm still looking for this one, right top :
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I’ll keep my eyes out Lyle but have seen only a couple in a few years - BTW - you said top left - top left knife is a Moose pattern - top right pattern a nice FJ - unless the photo flipped - nonetheless I personally would jump on either one
As I said nice knife Ray !! Based on background measurements is that 3 1/2 “ closed???
As I said nice knife Ray !! Based on background measurements is that 3 1/2 “ closed???
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You're right Lee . I'm having trouble knowing my right from my left these days. Grin'n
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If I Ever see a Fj I will know who To Call Lyle , And May I just say I share in your excitement on The Big Hunter , With That Fantastic Catalog Of Yours Cheers K.C.
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Lyle - I should say thanks for posting that catalog cut for H&B - in fact I have that hawkbill right below the Farmers Jack ...
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I borrowed that cut from the web. H&B had the farmers jack in stag and cocobolo.I need them and a Remington in cocobolo,and....
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- Lyle - I can use a Remington Hawkbill - just patiently waiting for the right one - honestly still have to find a Miller Bros (just never see many) and Holley Hawkbill too - I’m picky though these days ...
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Great pattern, great maker. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a H&B in the flesh.
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May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
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