Knives Made Before The Year 1960

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American Shear and Knife Co. Made well before 1960 and possibly before 1900.It has steel bolsters, liners and pins.Also the shield is steel which is very unique.
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Nice Roger ::tu:: ::tu::
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Beautiful knife, Roger! ::tu:: ::tu::
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peanut740 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:52 pm American Shear and Knife Co. Made well before 1960 and possibly before 1900.It has steel bolsters, liners and pins.Also the shield is steel which is very unique.
That’s a beautiful old piece there ::tu:: ::tu::
Have never seen a steel shield. Like the grind on the blade .
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Thanks fellers! ::handshake::
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Got these in the mail yesterday, thanks again Roger. Two HS&B.
The cattle knife is probably Camillus and the jack New York knife.
Thanks for looking.
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BWT wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:56 pm Got these in the mail yesterday, thanks again Roger. Two HS&B.
The cattle knife is probably Camillus and the jack New York knife.
Thanks for looking.
Thanks for posting, those are beeeeeeeauuuuuuuuuttaaaaaaaaaaaaayys. Wow, gorgeous bone on those and the condition is fabulous. :mrgreen: ::tu:: ::ds::
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How about a 1910’s to early 20’s Union Cut Co with North Americain Shield “Boy Scouts” knife?
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Ivoryman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 27, 2022 3:08 am
BWT wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:56 pm Got these in the mail yesterday, thanks again Roger. Two HS&B.
The cattle knife is probably Camillus and the jack New York knife.
Thanks for looking.
Thanks for posting, those are beeeeeeeauuuuuuuuuttaaaaaaaaaaaaayys. Wow, gorgeous bone on those and the condition is fabulous. :mrgreen: ::tu:: ::ds::
Thanks Iman ::handshake::
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Nice knife , I own several of those and that’s the first I’ve seen with that style Utica / Camillus can opener , I believe the knife out dates that can opener by 20 years or so . How’s the fit and finish ?

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Whitneyrifle wrote: ↑Sat Aug 27, 2022 3:41 am How about a 1910’s to early 20’s Union Cut Co with North Americain Shield “Boy Scouts” knife?
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ScoutKnives wrote: ↑Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:08 pm Nice knife , I own several of those and that’s the first I’ve seen with that style Utica / Camillus can opener , I believe the knife out dates that can opener by 20 years or so . How’s the fit and finish ?

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Whitneyrifle wrote: ↑Sat Aug 27, 2022 3:41 am How about a 1910’s to early 20’s Union Cut Co with North Americain Shield “Boy Scouts” knife?
Everything is perfect! Decent snap, closed nicely, no slop or wiggle. Fit looks and feels like she just came out of the store. Even the square carbide lamp wrench is crisp around the corners.
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BWT wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:56 pm Got these in the mail yesterday, thanks again Roger. Two HS&B.
The cattle knife is probably Camillus and the jack New York knife.
Thanks for looking.
Those are beauties, Bill, there are some really nice HSB's out there, and those are 2 of the best that I have seen! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks Ike I appreciate your comments!
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A friend of mine and his wife went on vacation a couple weeks ago. He brought this to me last week!!! I know there’s a 40 year or so span on these being made. Anyone have any idea where this might be in that time span by looking at the photos?? Thanks for any help.
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Bill,it looks to have hammered pins,ca.1920.
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Thanks Roger,that’s what the previous owner told my friend when he bought it.
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BWT wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:43 pm A friend of mine and his wife went on vacation a couple weeks ago. He brought this to me last week!!! I know there’s a 40 year or so span on these being made. Anyone have any idea where this might be in that time span by looking at the photos?? Thanks for any help.
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BWT wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:43 pm A friend of mine and his wife went on vacation a couple weeks ago. He brought this to me last week!!! I know there’s a 40 year or so span on these being made. Anyone have any idea where this might be in that time span by looking at the photos?? Thanks for any help.
Beats the heck out of a souvenir T-shirt! Very nice, Bill!
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BWT wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:43 pm A friend of mine and his wife went on vacation a couple weeks ago. He brought this to me last week!!! I know there’s a 40 year or so span on these being made. Anyone have any idea where this might be in that time span by looking at the photos?? Thanks for any help.

Bill, that's a beaut, I would think 1920's or so also.
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Thanks Ike and John for your comments ::handshake:: He brought back a Terrier the summer before Covid. He wouldn’t tell me what it cost and wouldn’t take a penny from me. This time I got him to take some money for the VF. Definitely better than the t-shirt Ike.
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One of my latest, thanks Roger. New York Knife still has some Hammer Brand etching,with excellent snap!
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BWT wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:34 pm One of my latest, thanks Roger. New York Knife still has some Hammer Brand etching,with excellent snap!
Oh man, is that ever a beauty, Bill. That is a great pickup, love that bone, and love that big ol' spear. Congratulations on that one, sir! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks Ike for the comments!
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Bill ::tu::
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