Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 11:41 pm
Looks like your gonna corner the market on this brand Joe! 
Yes, they have a few warts but I'm mighty glad to have them.
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Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 1:17 am
Dimitri, I can't believe it, I've got eight of them plus a H-Ville. The seller put several on the famous auction so wudaya gonna do?
Yes, they have a few warts but I'm mighty glad to have them.
Yes, they have a few warts but I'm mighty glad to have them.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 1:46 am
Joe - You're on fire buddy - nothing like a nice run of Am Shear & Knife - NICE ...
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 3:28 am
Thanks Lee.
And thanks for the heads up on the first one.
And thanks for the heads up on the first one.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 11:09 am
Like Dimitri said and congratulations.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 12:06 pm
Thank you, Lyle.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 11:55 pm
Here's a pretty neat old work horse. No brass on this thing at all. All steel. 4 3/4" closed.
It's a hand full. Yes, it's kind of rough, but I'll take these old Connecticut knives all day if I had to sweep them up in a dust pan.
Thanks for looking.
It's a hand full. Yes, it's kind of rough, but I'll take these old Connecticut knives all day if I had to sweep them up in a dust pan.
Thanks for looking.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:37 am
A beauty Joe
I almost specialized in collecting this brand at one time, I like them that much
I almost specialized in collecting this brand at one time, I like them that much
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:43 am
Good old knife Joe.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:44 am
Nice knife Joe ... They did make nice knives for sure as Dimitri said 
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... They did make nice knives for sure as Dimitri said ...Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 1:37 am
Thanks for the nice comments guys. Much appreciated.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 9:11 pm
I love the history and craftsmanship of 19th Century American Pocketknife Firms. Many of the members here in AAPK feel the same way, I enjoy viewing your pictures and fascinating history and stories that accompany them.
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 pocketknives until 1870.
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 pocketknives until 1870.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:48 am
That is a very nice knife, Dan. Love the covers in two tone. And that is a unique clip blade too. Love that design.
Thanks for showing that knife.
Thanks for showing that knife.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:50 pm
Thank you Joe.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 8:00 pm
Very nice knife Joe, I always enjoy looking at the old knives, thanks for sharing.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:40 am
Here is another great old American Shear & Knife Jack. My caliper reads 4 1/16" closed.
What a nice old knife this is. I love that old smooth white bone.
What a nice old knife this is. I love that old smooth white bone.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:29 am
That's a beauty Joe ... Got to love that old bone when it takes on that mellow yellow aged color - and the blades look great too ...
... Got to love that old bone when it takes on that mellow yellow aged color - and the blades look great too ...Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:56 am
Thanks so much, Lee.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:23 pm
That's a good looking knife Joe. Those handles are classic to me, thanks for sharing.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:28 pm
Dan that is a nice knife. I just noticed it today. I have the brother to it, except someone cleaned mine up somewhat. I only have the one but it is a really well made knife.Old Folder wrote:I love the history and craftsmanship of 19th Century American Pocketknife Firms. Many of the members here in AAPK feel the same way, I enjoy viewing your pictures and fascinating history and stories that accompany them.
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 pocketknives until 1870.
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Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 11:08 pm
Dan - Cool American Shear Coke-bottle JackOld Folder wrote:I love the history and craftsmanship of 19th Century American Pocketknife Firms. Many of the members here in AAPK feel the same way, I enjoy viewing your pictures and fascinating history and stories that accompany them.
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 pocketknives until 1870.
.. somehow I missed this when you first posted it probably because my life got somewhat interesting in not such a good way around that time 
).... anyway it looks like the knife was possibly repinned to me but you know better with knife in hand... but even given that Coke-bottle jacks are not easy finds...I also had read that their pocket knives started in 1870 - that actually coincided with Am Shear buying Hotchkissville Cutlery (H’Ville)
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:38 pm
Thank you Bill.BWT wrote:Dan that is a nice knife. I just noticed it today. I have the brother to it, except someone cleaned mine up somewhat. I only have the one but it is a really well made knife.Old Folder wrote:I love the history and craftsmanship of 19th Century American Pocketknife Firms. Many of the members here in AAPK feel the same way, I enjoy viewing your pictures and fascinating history and stories that accompany them.
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 pocketknives until 1870.
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Show a picture of your American Shear when you have time.
Always looking for pics of knife relatives.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:45 pm
Good eye Lee.LongBlade wrote:Dan - Cool American Shear Coke-bottle JackOld Folder wrote:I love the history and craftsmanship of 19th Century American Pocketknife Firms. Many of the members here in AAPK feel the same way, I enjoy viewing your pictures and fascinating history and stories that accompany them.
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 pocketknives until 1870.
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I also had read to me that pocket knives started in 1870 - that actually coincided with Am Shear buying Hotchkissville Cutlery (H’Ville)
I suppose the End rivet/pin has been Hand Hammered on the head bolster. Not uncommon for the year of manufacturer.
Perhaps the blades loosened up over the years? All other pins seem to be untampered with.
Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2018 10:15 pm
Don't get me wrong Dan - It still is a beauty and in the old days when the pivot pin got loose one would fix it anyway that they were able ... Knife mechanics were few and far between nor could many afford to have their knife fixed 
... It has character in my book and a story!!!
and in the old days when the pivot pin got loose one would fix it anyway that they were able ... Knife mechanics were few and far between nor could many afford to have their knife fixed ... It has character in my book and a story!!!Re: American Shear & Knife Co.
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:29 am
Went through this thread while I was waiting on this 3 1/2 serpentine jack to arrive from Roger. Lots of great knives and info here.