Hardware Store and Distributor Knives

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Fletcher Knife Co / Detroit. 1863-1913. 3 3/4"
I had been looking for a Fletcher for some time, Roger came up with this one for me.
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Waukonda wrote: Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:02 pm Fletcher Knife Co / Detroit. 1863-1913. 3 3/4"
I had been looking for a Fletcher for some time, Roger came up with this one for me.
He came up with a good one.
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Waukonda wrote: Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:02 pm Fletcher.....
Another score, Ike. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks, Floydster!
Thank you, Skip!
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Ike ::tu::
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Waukonda wrote: Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:02 pm Fletcher Knife Co / Detroit. 1863-1913. 3 3/4"
I had been looking for a Fletcher for some time, Roger came up with this one for me.
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Waukonda wrote: Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:02 pm Fletcher Knife Co / Detroit. 1863-1913. 3 3/4"
I had been looking for a Fletcher for some time, Roger came up with this one for me.
Very nice !
Bet it’s very satisfying to get that old knife in your hand after pursuing one for some time.
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Thanks, Roger.
Thanks, Dimitri.
Ripster wrote: Tue Dec 17, 2024 1:25 am
Waukonda wrote: Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:02 pm
Very nice !
Bet it’s very satisfying to get that old knife in your hand after pursuing one for some time.
Well, yeah, you are correct, but you know how that goes, now I want more!
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Congrats Ike . Why Fletcher, Is there more significance than just obscurity?
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]

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wlf wrote: Tue Dec 17, 2024 2:07 am Congrats Ike . Why Fletcher, Is there more significance than just obscurity?
In general, I have interest in any knife from the Midwest, but I also lived in Michigan for a few years. Going to shows, I would see Buhl, Olsen, Marbles, etc. But never seemed to run across a Fletcher.
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Waukonda wrote: Tue Dec 17, 2024 1:54 am Thanks, Roger.
Thanks, Dimitri.
Ripster wrote: Tue Dec 17, 2024 1:25 am
Waukonda wrote: Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:02 pm
Very nice !
Bet it’s very satisfying to get that old knife in your hand after pursuing one for some time.
Well, yeah, you are correct, but you know how that goes, now I want more!

It’s kind of like the potato chip commercial. Once you have one you can’t stop.
Take care my friend. ::handshake::
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3 1/4"
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Waukonda wrote: Wed Dec 18, 2024 8:40 pm 3 1/4".....
.....and the hits just keep coming.
You're on a roll, Ike. ::tu:: ::tu::
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👍👍 Ike.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]

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Waukonda wrote: Wed Dec 18, 2024 8:40 pm 3 1/4"
What an exceptional knife Ike. Blade, handle, condition all exceptional.
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Thanks, Skip, Lyle, and Floyd!
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Ike ::tu:: ::tu::
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Waukonda wrote: Wed Dec 18, 2024 8:40 pm 3 1/4"
Another great knife . You have been showing some very nice knives lately. ::tu:: ::tu::
What’s the stamp that looks like a branch w/ leaves on this one ? Taking a guess it looks like a olive branch.
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The more I look at that knife, the more I like it. That is one good looking clip blade on that knife.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]

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Ripster wrote: Thu Dec 19, 2024 5:05 pm
Waukonda wrote: Wed Dec 18, 2024 8:40 pm 3 1/4"
Another great knife . You have been showing some very nice knives lately. ::tu:: ::tu::
What’s the stamp that looks like a branch w/ leaves on this one ? Taking a guess it looks like a olive branch.
It's Heather.
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Here's an old Shapleigh Hdwy whittler I picked up on ebay. I love the handles on these old knives and also the swedge on the main blade.
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doglegg wrote: Thu Dec 19, 2024 9:09 pm Here's.....
Another FINE L👀KING acquisition, Floyd. ::tu:: ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: Thu Dec 19, 2024 9:09 pm Here's an old Shapleigh Hdwy whittler I picked up on ebay. I love the handles on these old knives and also the sedge on the main blade. 20241219_143215.jpg20241219_143038.jpg20241219_142923.jpg20241219_142912.jpg
Oh yeah, Floyd! That is one fine and dandy knife!!
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Thu Dec 19, 2024 10:06 pm
doglegg wrote: Thu Dec 19, 2024 9:09 pm Here's.....
Another FINE L👀KING acquisition, Floyd. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Skip.
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Waukonda wrote: Thu Dec 19, 2024 10:57 pm
doglegg wrote: Thu Dec 19, 2024 9:09 pm Here's an old Shapleigh Hdwy whittler I picked up on ebay. I love the handles on these old knives and also the sedge on the main blade. 20241219_143215.jpg20241219_143038.jpg20241219_142923.jpg20241219_142912.jpg
Oh yeah, Floyd! That is one fine and dandy knife!!
I really enjoy the stag on those old ones. Thanks.
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