One of a kinds and Mongrels

[3030remchesterCOLO]

This unmarked knife was found in the rafters of an old train station in Canon City, Colorado. The depot was being moved @1960 and it fell from the refters. Bums used to overnight in the unoccupied building. Any clues to who and when?

[3030remchesterCOLO]

Once again going to pass this one under the noses of members to see if anyone recognizes the makers and vintage. Brass threaded bolsters and shield makes me think India. No markings of any kind.

[FRJ]

Here's an oldie.
All the way from France, I assume.
3 7/8" closed. Springs from hell.
Not much information on this one.
Only marking is on that sheep foot main.

[Waukonda]

Here's an oldie.
All the way from France, I assume.
3 7/8" closed. Springs from hell.
Not much information on this one.
Only marking is on that sheep foot main.

That is one awesome knife, Joe!

[FRJ]

Thank you, Ike.

[woodwalker]

Cool knives guys!! Maybe some answers will spring forth!!

[Ridgegrass]

Mouflom is an ancestral breed of wild sheep native to Cypress and the Caspian region of the near east, Iran, etc, from which many domestic varieties of sheep were derived.(Wikipedia). That is a cool knife.. J.O'.

[toomanyknives]

Here's what I assume to be an Imperial "Magic Knife". I know it's not a one of a kind, but it is a bit of a mongrel. I have never seen another like this in the wild, but I'm sure there are more.

[toomanyknives]

Mouflom is an ancestral breed of wild sheep native to Cypress and the Caspian region of the near east, Iran, etc, from which many domestic varieties of sheep were derived.(Wikipedia). That is a cool knife.. J.O'.

Some really interesting things popping up in this thread. What a great knife, Joe, and thanks for the education, J.O'.

[Ridgegrass]

O'.

[woodwalker]

Here's what I assume to be an Imperial "Magic Knife". I know it's not a one of a kind, but it is a bit of a mongrel. I have never seen another like this in the wild, but I'm sure there are more.Imperial magic knife 1.JPGimperial magic knife 2.JPG

Cool knife Kerry!

[FRJ]

Mouflom is an ancestral breed of wild sheep native to Cypress and the Caspian region of the near east, Iran, etc, from which many domestic varieties of sheep were derived.(Wikipedia). That is a cool knife.. J.O'.

Thank you, J.O' and thanks for taking the extra step to research the name.
I've been around sheep. I like knives much better than sheep.

[FRJ]

Mouflom is an ancestral breed of wild sheep native to Cypress and the Caspian region of the near east, Iran, etc, from which many domestic varieties of sheep were derived.(Wikipedia). That is a cool knife.. J.O'.

Some really interesting things popping up in this thread. What a great knife, Joe, and thanks for the education, J.O'.

Thank you toomanyknives.

[toomanyknives]

Here's what I assume to be an Imperial "Magic Knife". I know it's not a one of a kind, but it is a bit of a mongrel. I have never seen another like this in the wild, but I'm sure there are more.Imperial magic knife 1.JPGimperial magic knife 2.JPG

Cool knife Kerry!

Thanks, Kev!

[knife7knut]

Here are a few knives that you dont exactly see every day.
An old French knife with a marlin spike, pique work, and stamped BARNERIA with the image of a severed pigs head.
A SABRE SKELETON with see through handles.
A figural penny knife stamped with the image of a hatchet.
A CASE TESTED XX letter opener knife of unknown pattern advertising HANLEY FACE BRICK.
A SMITH & WESSON bowie with a custom stag handle.
An unmarked knife with hooked blade, pruner, saw, and combination cap lifter/can opener.

[woodwalker]

Here are a few knives that you dont exactly see every day.
An old French knife with a marlin spike, pique work, and stamped BARNERIA with the image of a severed pigs head.
A SABRE SKELETON with see through handles.
A figural penny knife stamped with the image of a hatchet.
A CASE TESTED XX letter opener knife of unknown pattern advertising HANLEY FACE BRICK.
A SMITH & WESSON bowie with a custom stag handle.
An unmarked knife with hooked blade, pruner, saw, and combination cap lifter/can opener.

Thank you for showing these knife nut!! You have some amazingly unique knives!!

[toomanyknives]

Here are a few knives that you dont exactly see every day.
An old French knife with a marlin spike, pique work, and stamped BARNERIA with the image of a severed pigs head.
A SABRE SKELETON with see through handles.
A figural penny knife stamped with the image of a hatchet.
A CASE TESTED XX letter opener knife of unknown pattern advertising HANLEY FACE BRICK.
A SMITH & WESSON bowie with a custom stag handle.
An unmarked knife with hooked blade, pruner, saw, and combination cap lifter/can opener.

Ahhh! I wondered when you would find this thread, K7K! I have always enjoyed looking at your amazing collection of knives. You have the most varied knives I've seen. These are just a few examples of rare one of a kinds and mongrels I was thinking about when I mentioned this thread idea to Woodwalker. Thanks for showing us these, and keep 'em coming!!
Kerry

[Ridgegrass]

Souvenir from Chile. One piece of solid bone. Anyone understand the inscription? RDO. De TEMUCO. J.O'.

[toomanyknives]

Souvenir from Chile. One piece of solid bone. Anyone understand the inscription? RDO. De TEMUCO. J.O'.

Temuco is a city in Chile, so de Temuco means "In Temuco". RDO. Is short for Reverend, but they also use it for radio. So, Radio in Temuco, or Reverend in Temuco.. Your choice, I guess.. Cool piece though, J.O'.

[Ridgegrass]

TMK: thanks. Probably a giveaway. Think I paid 50 cents for it at a yard sale, if I recall ? J.O'.

[Ridgegrass]

I'm posting this here because I can't figure out another place to put it. It's a PUMA fish knife that serves as a fish-knocker, scaler, cleaner, and scale.
It's the second one I've owned in 45+ years. To weigh a fish the knife is suspended from a ring in the tang and the fish is tied to a notch in the scaler/spine of the blade until the knife hangs level. The weight is then read from the etchings on the blade, from 10 oz. to 12 lbs.! It's an unwieldy operation, not a tribute to German engineering. It's heavy, hard to store, display, and carry, and 10 inches long, open. Both of the ones I've had were like new, probably for the reasons above. I've never seen a sheath if there is one. But, it is a conversation piece and probably worth some good money to a PUMA collector. J.O'.

[woodwalker]

I'm posting this here because I can't figure out another place to put it. It's a PUMA fish knife that serves as a fish-knocker, scaler, cleaner, and scale.
It's the second one I've owned in 45+ years. To weigh a fish the knife is suspended from a ring in the tang and the fish is tied to a notch in the scaler/spine of the blade until the knife hangs level. The weight is then read from the etchings on the blade, from 10 oz. to 12 lbs.! It's an unwieldy operation, not a tribute to German engineering. It's heavy, hard to store, display, and carry, and 10 inches long, open. Both of the ones I've had were like new, probably for the reasons above. I've never seen a sheath if there is one. But, it is a conversation piece and probably worth some good money to a PUMA collector. J.O'.

Cool knife!!

[knife7knut]

A few more in the fish category.
a double bladed knife/scaler.that comes apart for cleaning.
a scaler/tape measure/scale/hook disgorger/hex wrench/compartment with fire stick and band aids.
a floating fish knife.
a knife with a lure for a handle, less hooks.
a fillet knife with a clear handle and a picture of a fish inside.
A fish bonker with a knife inside.

[knife7knut]

Some more oddballs:
a backup divers Aknife.
A folding hunter/cleaver.
A golfers knife.
A couple of tool knives with lights built in.
A tool knife with a built in range finder and signal whistle.
An unknown function tool knife made in Canada.
An unknown multi blade with strange cyphers on all blades.

[knife7knut]

The last ones:
a money clip/knife/watch.
A watch/knife/key chain/compass.
A folding multi tool.