My 3 rusty finds
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fanetem
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My 3 rusty finds
Hi,
New guy here down in Florida. I like knives and over the weekend this 3 rusty ones made their way in a box from a sale. Free.
First one is a rusted royal brand cut co. Sharp cutter. Missing tip and very rusted.missing a part of handle. On the opposite side from the name stamp on the small blade there is no." 46" stamp The second one has stamp Miller Bros. Cut co. Meriden. On the handle has stamp uncle Sam plug. Good shape. Good steel. Last one looks beautifull but I have no info about it.
New guy here down in Florida. I like knives and over the weekend this 3 rusty ones made their way in a box from a sale. Free.
First one is a rusted royal brand cut co. Sharp cutter. Missing tip and very rusted.missing a part of handle. On the opposite side from the name stamp on the small blade there is no." 46" stamp The second one has stamp Miller Bros. Cut co. Meriden. On the handle has stamp uncle Sam plug. Good shape. Good steel. Last one looks beautifull but I have no info about it.
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Re: My 3 rusty finds
On the last knife the IKCO stamp is for imperial knife co. I think that would be a pre ww2 knife, but not sure. It doesn't look like it was used much.
Welcome to the forum.
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Howdy, fanetem!
What part of the Sunshine State are you from? We are in Washington County, middle of the Panhandle.
Free is good and you got some interesting free knives worth carrying home.
Congratulations!
Treefarmer
What part of the Sunshine State are you from? We are in Washington County, middle of the Panhandle.
Free is good and you got some interesting free knives worth carrying home.
Treefarmer
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Welcome from id central west FLA!!
Knice haul pal!!
Knice haul pal!!
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Welcome to AAPK.
Miller Bro's knives don't show up frequently. Lucky find there.
The last one is a baseball bat figural with Celluloid handles. Keep it someplace dry and out of sunlight. (wait a minute!! Did you say Florida?) Celluloid has a reputation for outgassing (destructive deterioration) and taking near by knives with it. No one seems to know what causes outgassing. It just does. Your knife has lasted this long, maybe it will never outgas.
Miller Bro's knives don't show up frequently. Lucky find there.
The last one is a baseball bat figural with Celluloid handles. Keep it someplace dry and out of sunlight. (wait a minute!! Did you say Florida?) Celluloid has a reputation for outgassing (destructive deterioration) and taking near by knives with it. No one seems to know what causes outgassing. It just does. Your knife has lasted this long, maybe it will never outgas.
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The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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fanetem
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Re: My 3 rusty finds
Thank you so much for the info. I am in Charlotte county on the west coast of Florida. I want to learn more about old knives and how to take care of it.
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My ex-s-I-l lives just a little due east of the Rotonda West area. We've been down there a couple of times and stayed at their place. Nice area.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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fanetem
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I know that area. Good estates sales during this time of year.jerryd6818 wrote:My ex-s-I-l lives just a little due east of the Rotonda West area. We've been down there a couple of times and stayed at their place. Nice area.
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Great looking pocket knives ,Welcome to AAPK 
Paul,
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friendship is a rare and precious gift,
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Nice finds! If you decide to part with the Miller Brothers, please shoot me a message! My grandfather used to carry one, and I'd love to find one to keep (to remember him by). Thanks!
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Welcome aboard fanetem. 
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My Grandfather was older, and I loved him more... Just sayin'
Welcome from Franklin Co. Home of the worlds smallest Police Station!
Love the Miller Bros. Nice score!
Welcome from Franklin Co. Home of the worlds smallest Police Station!
Love the Miller Bros. Nice score!
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fanetem
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Thank you for the warm welcome.looks like over the weekend I will be busy but I soon as I have some time I would like to share with you some of my knives . Like this one:
Thank you