KNIFE FINDS OF THE DAY

[tvic]

Real nice, redrider! Good luck on the two blade search!

[1967redrider]

Thanks, gents.

[doglegg]

I'm a sucker for -65s and -47s, two of the first Case patterns I started collecting. When I saw this -47 Whittler I just had to have it. Now I just need the 2 blade version . . .

Excellent pick up.

[1967redrider]

I'm a sucker for -65s and -47s, two of the first Case patterns I started collecting. When I saw this -47 Whittler I just had to have it. Now I just need the 2 blade version . . .

Excellent pick up.

Thanks, dog.

[Ridgegrass]

Found today in Gumboro,DE., Fred. Herder & Son. I first thought it was a Hawkbill, but the edge is on the outside curve like a skinner. Aluminum pommel, 3/4 tang, ebony handle. Marked "Don Carlos" makes me think it could be part of a table or kitchen cutlery pattern. Herder has been around since 1623 with the spade mark since 1727. The pattern has a modern, almost Danish look. Any thoughts very welcome, Thanks. J.O'..

[Madmarco]

Wow, that's one interesting knife, J.O.', and all I can say is it looks like a solid, rough and ready for work fixed blade. That pommel could be used to bonk somebody on the head should the need arise.
It does have a Scandinavian vibe about it.
Cool conversation piece or user, buddy!

[cody6268]

Found today in Gumboro,DE., Fred. Herder & Son. I first thought it was a Hawkbill, but the edge is on the outside curve like a skinner. Aluminum pommel, 3/4 tang, ebony handle. Marked "Don Carlos" makes me think it could be part of a table or kitchen cutlery pattern. Herder has been around since 1623 with the spade mark since 1727. The pattern has a modern, almost Danish look. Any thoughts very welcome, Thanks. J.O'..

As I understand, these are used for making stained glass windows.

https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... ss#p590355

[Ridgegrass]

Marco, I found an old "conversation" on Blade Forums about the exact knife. 1) The Don Carlos was line of knives between '72 and '84 so that dates it.
2) Some say it's indeed a skinner. 3) Some say it's a "came" knife for cutting channels in the lead strips used in stained glass work. That would explain the disfigured pommel and some guy said his had lead residue on the blade. 4) Some said it's both. (not likely to be designed for two such disparate uses.) Anyway, it is a conversation piece. They are still available for $69.95 and I saw one on line for $110. I paid $10 for it. What fun! J.O'.

[Ridgegrass]

Thanks Cody. Our posts must have crossed in the ether. J.O'.

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Marco, I found an old "conversation" on Blade Forums about the exact knife. 1) The Don Carlos was line of knives between '72 and '84 so that dates it.
2) Some say it's indeed a skinner. 3) Some say it's a "came" knife for cutting channels in the lead strips used in stained glass work. That would explain the disfigured pommel and some guy said his had lead residue on the blade. 4) Some said it's both. (not likely to be designed for two such disparate uses.) Anyway, it is a conversation piece. They are still available for $69.95 and I saw one on line for $110. I paid $10 for it. What fun! J.O'.

Excellent find Ridgegrass! And a good deal!

[Ridgegrass]

[TripleF]

From the flea market today....

Look at that teenee weenee switch blade....yes it works!!

[tvic]

More great finds, Scott! Congrats!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Nice finds Scott! The kitchen cutlery looks new and the draw knife is in great shape.

[Madmarco]

From the flea market today....

Look at that teenee weenee switch blade....yes it works!!

Wow Scott, that flea market ought to open their doors as a retail store with items as nice as those, really nice score today.
Your grey folded knife at the bottom-far-right appears to be a Rockwell brand, and if so they sell at Arizona Custom Knives for $200.+ every day, so you might have a gem there, I hope so.

[TripleF]

From the flea market today....

Look at that teenee weenee switch blade....yes it works!!

Wow Scott, that flea market ought to open their doors as a retail store with items as nice as those, really nice score today.
Your grey folded knife at the bottom-far-right appears to be a Rockwell brand, and if so they sell at Arizona Custom Knives for $200.+ every day, so you might have a gem there, I hope so.

Thanks.....you mean the Stanley lock blade.? They sell for $10 on a good day.

[Madmarco]

Aww, that's too bad, it looked like a Rockwell.

[Ridgegrass]

Found this Russell-Green River Works set today. Beautiful, gnarly stag with sterling mounts. Blade is a little scratched but could be polished out or the stag re-purposed for a knife project. I don't want the set and only bought it to save the stag from the trash heap. Interested? PM me. J.O'.

[tvic]

Excellent find there, Ridgegrass!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Found these at the local flea market last weekend:
1979 Elk Horn The Plains Series Folding Hunter & Gunstock Set Matching Serial Numbers
Parker K452 Trapper With Unique Indented Stag On Both Sides
C.I. 519 Sportster Lockback Wood Covers

[toomanyknives]

Found these at the local flea market last weekend:
1979 Elk Horn The Plains Series Folding Hunter & Gunstock Set Matching Serial Numbers
Parker K452 Trapper With Unique Indented Stag On Both Sides
C.I. 519 Sportster Lockback Wood Covers

Another batch of beauties, Tony!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Found these at the local flea market last weekend:
1979 Elk Horn The Plains Series Folding Hunter & Gunstock Set Matching Serial Numbers
Parker K452 Trapper With Unique Indented Stag On Both Sides
C.I. 519 Sportster Lockback Wood Covers

Another batch of beauties, Tony!

Many thanks Kerry ... still on the Japan made theme!

[Madmarco]

Some fine knives you scored, Tony, congratulations! I'm partial to the "Gunstock" in the set, providing it only has the 1 main blade, like I'm certain it does.
There's an AAPK store, I believe it's "brotherskeeper", and he has a HUGE collection of Parker and other brands he inherited and is selling, you might find knives of interest to you in there. He has a few of the sets like the one you posted, and they have tempted me many times!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Some fine knives you scored, Tony, congratulations! I'm partial to the "Gunstock" in the set, providing it only has the 1 main blade, like I'm certain it does.
There's an AAPK store, I believe it's "brotherskeeper", and he has a HUGE collection of Parker and other brands he inherited and is selling, you might find knives of interest to you in there. He has a few of the sets like the one you posted, and they have tempted me many times!

Thanks Mark! Yep, the Gunstock is one blade. I am familiar with B-Keeper, and have looked at his Parkers. He do have some Nice ones!

[Madmarco]

Some fine knives you scored, Tony, congratulations! I'm partial to the "Gunstock" in the set, providing it only has the 1 main blade, like I'm certain it does.
There's an AAPK store, I believe it's "brotherskeeper", and he has a HUGE collection of Parker and other brands he inherited and is selling, you might find knives of interest to you in there. He has a few of the sets like the one you posted, and they have tempted me many times!

Thanks Mark! Yep, the Gunstock is one blade. I am familiar with B-Keeper, and have looked at his Parkers. He do have some Nice ones!