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JohnR wrote: ↑Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:29 pm Jacks with 2 large blades are uncommom.
This is such a great knife.
Good for you, John.
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JohnR wrote: ↑Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:34 pm An unused NYK sheepsfoot jack, right around 3 1/2".
Another beauty, John, but you knew that. ::tu::
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JohnR wrote: ↑Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:29 pm An unusual curved New York Knife Co. 2 full blade jack, 3 7/8", sheepsfoot secondary. Thanks to Roger Cunningham. Jacks with 2 large blades are uncommom.
That is one beautiful knife! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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John ::tu::
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I am really happy with this addition, thank you, Roger.
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Waukonda wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:41 pm I am really happy with this addition, thank you, Roger.
Very cool Ike!! Nicely photographed!! :)
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Very nice, what size is that puppy???
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A beautiful Tobacco Congress, Ike, and as woodwalker says, great photos.
And yes, what is the closed length?
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Waukonda wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:41 pm I am really happy with this addition, thank you, Roger.
You should be happy with it. A congress I could vote for.
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Thanks, Kevin, Mike, Joe, and Floyd.

Closed length is 3 1/2"
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Incredible knife Ike! Congrats
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Wonderful NYK congress Ike!!
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Thank you, Mike and Lloyd. It is definitely in the upper tier of my favorites list..
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Waukonda wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:41 pm I am really happy with this addition, thank you, Roger.
Very nice NYK Tobacco Congress .!
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Thanks, JP!
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Waukonda wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:41 pm I am really happy with this addition, thank you, Roger.
That is a NICE one, Ike. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks, Skip!
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Missed that Congress Ike, that's a stunner! ::tu:: ::tu::

Decent ebony 3 5/8" New York Knife Co curved sheepsfoot jack. I'm thinking late 1800's, early 1900's.not marked Hammer Brand.
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WOW!
That's a good looking knife, John.
I'll bet it's got strong springs on it.
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FRJ wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:29 pm WOW!
That's a good looking knife, John.
I'll bet it's got strong springs on it.
Thanks Joe, yup it is still tight and snappy with strong pulls. I think this one will be a sometime user.
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John ::tu::
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FRJ wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:29 pm WOW!
That's a good looking knife, John.
I'll bet it's got strong springs on it.
Agree.
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Landed another NYK Co sheepsfoot jack, this one has had little use.
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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: ::tu:: ::tu:: J.O'.
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JohnR wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 3:33 pm Landed another NYK Co sheepsfoot jack, this one has had little use.
Exceptional! ::tu:: ::tu::
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