Harness Jacks

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Thanks danno. One of my favorites. Probably never happened but is fun to think about a guy 100 years ago standing on the side of the road with a horse and buggy repairing a harness! I think Charlie also mentioned that this pattern number was used again in later years for a different style knife Guess they figured in the 50’s or 60’s not too much need for a harness style knife! But to avoid confusion I wish they had just retired the pattern number. Sorry Charlie I know I refer to you a lot but it’s your own fault for being such a wealth of info 🙂
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For such a fantastic knife model with a rich history, i found it amazing this thread went for 21 months without a post. :shock:
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I agree and hopefully some more of these really special knives will join in ,their owners can post too!
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I only have one, but I really like it.. My old Utica Harness Jack..
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toomanyknives wrote: Fri Mar 12, 2021 3:38 pm I only have one, but I really like it.. My old Utica Harness Jack.. IMG_1599 (2).JPG
If you can only have just one that one is a winner. ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:49 pm
toomanyknives wrote: Fri Mar 12, 2021 3:38 pm I only have one, but I really like it.. My old Utica Harness Jack.. IMG_1599 (2).JPG
If you can only have just one that one is a winner. ::tu::
Thanks Doglegg! I do like this one...
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I am with doglegg those handles are beautiful!!!
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Kevin11b wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 5:37 am I am with doglegg those handles are beautiful!!!
Thanks Kevin. They did a good job on this one...
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Added a decent Ulster harness jack to the collection, looks to have had little use, great swedge on main blade and really nice bone.
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Looks almost new JohnR. Decent falls short as to condition. Lovely bones. Wonderful.
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doglegg wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2024 1:27 pm Looks almost new JohnR. Decent falls short as to condition. Lovely bones. Wonderful.
Thank you sir ::tu::
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What a handsome knife! ::tu::
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JohnR wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2024 12:25 pm Added a decent Ulster harness jack to the collection, looks to have had little use, great swedge on main blade and really nice bone.
Very nice, John, great bone.!
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JohnR wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2024 12:25 pm Added a decent Ulster harness jack to the collection, looks to have had little use, great swedge on main blade and really nice bone.
What a great knife, John! ::tu::
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cudgee wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:08 pm For such a fantastic knife model with a rich history, i found it amazing this thread went for 21 months without a post. :shock:
It's surprising that such a renowned knife model with an incredible history went unnoticed for so long. Let's revive the conversation and appreciate its craftsmanship and legacy!
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My two CATTARAGUS 21169G harness jacks. At one time Cattaraugus had a round shield on all knives with a punch.
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Toomany, John R, jacknifeben, loved checking those out. Beautiful stuff. ::tu:: ::tu:: :mrgreen:

Thought of this one when I came across this thread. Wanted to give a shout out to Glennbad, and add something to the page. 2010 GEC Teamsters jack that used to have some plain, flat, faded red bone. Now it's anything but. Thanks Glenn.
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Ivoryman wrote: Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:36 pm Toomany, John R, jacknifeben, loved checking those out. Beautiful stuff. ::tu:: ::tu:: :mrgreen:

Thought of this one when I came across this thread. Wanted to give a shout out to Glennbad, and add something to the page. 2010 GEC Teamsters jack that used to have some plain, flat, faded red bone. Now it's anything but. Thanks Glenn.
Thanks. That's a real winner you have there, Iman!
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2wo good ones Jacknifeben.

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Thanks toomany, appreciate that.
And you too doglegg, that's funny. Although Glennbad deserves all the credit.
Thanks guys, nice of you two to mention it. ::handshake::
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Ivoryman wrote: Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:36 pm Thought of this one when I came across this thread. Wanted to give a shout out to Glennbad, and add something to the page. 2010 GEC Teamsters jack that used to have some plain, flat, faded red bone. Now it's anything but. Thanks Glenn.
Beautiful Harness Jack, Ivoryman. ::tu:: Hats off to Glenn. ::tu::
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Thanks a bunch FRJ, glad you like it and appreciate the feedback. ::handshake::
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Nice knives everyone ::tu::
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Ivoryman wrote: Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:36 pm shout out to Glennbad
Man that is one gorgeous knife!!! Some of the nicest amber stag I have ever seen ::drool:: Fantastic photos too! 8) ::tu::
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QTCut5 wrote: Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:29 pm
Ivoryman wrote: Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:36 pm shout out to Glennbad
Man that is one gorgeous knife!!! Some of the nicest amber stag I have ever seen ::drool:: Fantastic photos too! 8) ::tu::


Thanks bud, appreciate it. Glennbad dyed that himself, and picked the stag. I didn't try to guide him on this one, gave him full reign because he has the goods and the eye for it. He always puts it all together right to make a show piece. He rocked it and I couldn't be happier. Thanks too for the photography compliments. ::handshake::

You too Miller's Bro, thanks for mentioning it.
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