Humason & Beckley Mfg. Co

[Mumbleypeg]

Great find, and an fine example of the cutler's art!

Ken

[LongBlade]

Beauty of a H&B jack John ... looks like horn to me as well.... cool find!!

[JohnR]

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.

[danno50]

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.
Dan

[americanedgetech]

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!

[Mumbleypeg]

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!

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!

Ken

[americanedgetech]

Thanks Ken
That is why I asked.

[danno50]

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.
Dan

[JohnR]

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.

[KleenCut61]

Mammoth Hunter H&B , Had a pic in a book and cannot for the life of me Find it again , K.C.

[LongBlade]

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

[danno50]

I like that one, KleenCut!!

[knife7knut]

Got this one awhile back for $3 Solid brass handles and fairly full blade.

[LongBlade]

That’s a beauty Ray - and for $3 - now that’s a nice knife for a deal given it still has good snap

[KleenCut61]

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 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 Thought

I like that one, KleenCut!!

Thanks Dan Its been stashed away for Far to Long ..

Got this one awhile back for $3 Solid brass handles and fairly full blade.

Oh My Ray , Probably a Saltwater Knife , Probably Rare as well JMO K.C.

[knife7knut]

Thanks KC;I couldn't believe I found it in a box of junk knives.

[wlf]

Nice ones Ray and KC that big hunter is a prize. I'm still looking for this one, right top :

[LongBlade]

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???

[wlf]

You're right Lee . I'm having trouble knowing my right from my left these days. Grin'n

[KleenCut61]

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.

[LongBlade]

Lyle - I should say thanks for posting that catalog cut for H&B - in fact I have that hawkbill right below the Farmers Jack ...

[wlf]

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....

[LongBlade]

- 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 ...

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming ...

[galvanic1882]

Just got this stag whittler!!

[wlf]

Great pattern, great maker. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a H&B in the flesh.