"GIMME AN ,"A"....................

[knife7knut]

Thought I would have a little fun today and start a post that anyone can post in;should they so desire.
In my document file I have a folder titled,"Alphabet Knives" that has a bunch of knives posted in alphabetical order. I started this awhile ago to see if I could go through the alphabet using a knife maker's name for each letter and how many times I could do it without repeating myself.(I know;I know;it sounds like fun for the feeble-minded).
So this post will deal strictly with knives whose maker's names start with the letter "A". Why don't we see how many DIFFERENT ones we can come up with? Here goes:
#1 AB Solingen (not sure if the manufacturer's last name starts with an A or a B)
#2 Adams & Brother Germany
#3 Ad-Nife.
#4 Advertising Spec.Co.Chicago(Germany)
#5 Aerial Cutlery Co.
#6 Aitor Spain
#7 Albacete
#8 Altenbach Swan Works Germany
#9 Ambassador Prov. RI
#10 Amefa KL-63 Dutch military knife.

[glennbad]

A.B.L.

A. Field & Co.

[glennbad]

Albers Cut Co.

[glennbad]

ATCO (Italy)

[glennbad]

Atlantic

[knife7knut]

"A" few more.............
#1 Ameike Japan
#2 American Blade AB-23 mini stockman
#3 American Knife Co. Plymouth CT with brass ruler as a secondary blade.
#4 American Knife Co. Winsted CT(a different company from #3)
#5 American Merchandise Co. Japan.
#6 American Shear & Knife Co. Hotchkissville CT
#7 ANT ball bearing release knife.
#8 Asbro Gertmany small rigger's knife.
#9 Aussner Germany tuxedo.
#10 Automatic Knife Co. Middletown CT.

[knife7knut]

Nice ones Glenn! Love that Albers!

[jerryd6818]

A.G.Russell (both of 'em)

[beresman]

I have Argyle...

Brent

[Ripster]

Thought I would have a little fun today and start a post that anyone can post in;should they so desire.
In my document file I have a folder titled,"Alphabet Knives" that has a bunch of knives posted in alphabetical order. I started this awhile ago to see if I could go through the alphabet using a knife maker's name for each letter and how many times I could do it without repeating myself.(I know;I know;it sounds like fun for the feeble-minded).
So this post will deal strictly with knives whose maker's names start with the letter "A". Why don't we see how many DIFFERENT ones we can come up with? Here goes:
#1 AB Solingen (not sure if the manufacturer's last name starts with an A or a B)
#2 Adams & Brother Germany
#3 Ad-Nife.
#4 Advertising Spec.Co.Chicago(Germany)
#5 Aerial Cutlery Co.
#6 Aitor Spain
#7 Albacete
#8 Altenbach Swan Works Germany
#9 Ambassador Prov. RI
#10 Amefa KL-63 Dutch military knife.

Sounds like a neat gig, do you want only makers that haven’t been mentioned. For example ,have some Aerials ,but you posted that maker,is this what you’re wanting ?
Also ,wonder how many we will see the most of in which letter ,anybody all ready working on that one? A couple come to mind .
Neat stuff posted so far.

[herbva]

A.W.Wadsworth & Son

[herbva]

Oops, how could I forget A.G. Russell, may he R.I.P..

[knife7knut]

I have Argyle...

Brent

Nice one too Brent! Thanks for posting it!

[knife7knut]

Sounds like a neat gig, do you want only makers that haven’t been mentioned. For example ,have some Aerials ,but you posted that maker,is this what you’re wanting ?
Also ,wonder how many we will see the most of in which letter ,anybody all ready working on that one? A couple come to mind .
Neat stuff posted so far.

You can post whatever you like.I would prefer one's that have not already been mentioned but it's not set in stone. I would like to clarify one point if I might:
When I suggested the letter A it was referring to the letter that began the LAST name of the manufacturer but if anyone wants to post a knife with the letter A as the FIRST name start that is fine with me.
I am currently preparing a list starting with the letter B and if anyone would like to start a post with another letter,please feel free to do so.It's all in fun.

[Old Folder]

"E.T. Allen S.F." (San Francisco CA)

Here is a 4 blade, pearl handled, swell center equal end, with tip bolsters. All four blades are marked.
2 & 1/2" closed.
There are a few "Allen" knife manufacturers, this one is from "E.T. Allen S.F." (San Francisco CA)
1878-1899. (Per Levine)
121 to 143 years old and still very snappy and firm.

Dan

[Old Folder]

You have an 'American Shear' knife in your second posting knife7knut. However, rules not being 'set in stone' I thought I would add my American Shear Ebony Jack.

My below American Shear & Knife Co. folder is a 3-1/2" Ebony Jack. Both blades have half stops. Match striker on master blade is cut in very tiny increments. Knife still has plenty of snap.
Ebony is a "Hard Wood" and many color variations exist, such as the two tone ebony handle on this knife.
I think it adds a little character in appearance.
American Shear & Knife Co. was in production from 1853-1914. However, they did not start producing pocket knives until 1870.

Dan

[knife7knut]

You have an 'American Shear' knife in your second posting knife7knut. However, rules not being 'set in stone' I thought I would add my American Shear Ebony Jack.

Dan

Nice knife Dan! Thanks for sharing it. As to my trying to clear up what I considered a manufacturer starting with the letter A: If it is a proper name(such as Joseph Rodgers which I would list under R) then the first letter of the last name should be an A.If in the case of a company name then the first letter of the name(American Shear & Knife)would fall under the letter A. As I said before;the rules are never set in stone;I just like seeing pictures of knives!
BTW That Allen 4 blade pearl is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing it!

[Old Folder]

Thanks;
Yes, the Allen knife is one of my favorites. Any knife this old with surviving Pearl handles is pretty remarkable.
Great thread.

Dan

[knife7knut]

Here is another different Allen: G& J.Allen Celebrated Cutlery. Wish it was in better shape. The pique work dates it to about 1840-1850.Note the tapered back spring on the top shot.

[Old Folder]

Here is another different Allen: G& J.Allen Celebrated Cutlery. Wish it was in better shape. The pique work dates it to about 1840-1850.Note the tapered back spring on the top shot.

WOW, look at all the workmanship to have produced that knife.
Could have possibly been carried and used by a 'soon to be' Civil War Soldier. (1861-1865)

Dan