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Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 3:09 pm
by KnifeSlinger#81
Thank you all for the comments.
Charlie the mark on the blade is .35 written in ink. I assume that's the original price of the knife. If you were to look at the picture sideways with the edge of the blade facing upwards you can see the mark a little more easily.
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Wed May 22, 2019 7:49 pm
by Ivoryman
Carried, used, loved on.
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 1:13 am
by LongBlade
Great looking knife I-man

.. Nice rich bone... Who's the maker?
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 4:33 am
by Ivoryman
The stamp says:
DEPEND ON
MET CUT CO
N.Y.
Don't know who made it for them, year was 1945 according to the encyclopedia. Thanks, solid old knife.
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 9:04 am
by TripleF
Ivoryman wrote:Carried, used, loved on.
Love, love, love that knife!! Drooling everywhwere....

Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 11:33 am
by djknife13
Beautiful knife just the way you love to find them. ___Dave
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 9:21 pm
by Ivoryman
Amen djknife, you nailed it. Still tight and solid. Not to crow either, but if you're interested, the other side of the story was it was among hundreds of knives on a couple of large tables a seller had at the April OKCA show Eugene, OR. He didn't know anything about it, neither did his buddies or anyone we asked. The stamp is in Goins' encyclopedia sort of. The one they have says "DEPEND ON - ME TOO CO. Mine clearly says MET CUT CO. Never seen one like it and the stamp was off from Goins' so for sure I was interested. Not to mention flawless chip and crack free Rogers bone, so I low balled him down to thirty smackers and feel like I stole it. True story. Probably the best knife I have for thirty clams anyway, not to mention it's solid, old, and I think rare. Thanks for comments all. Glad you like. Money daaaaaaaaaaarn well spent.
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 10:21 pm
by Doc B
Wow, 30 bucks
is a steal! You've got some great knives, Iman!!!

Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 2:55 pm
by Ivoryman
Thanks Doc B, I know, the guilt won't leave me alone. Can't shake it.
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 3:51 pm
by doglegg
Iman, I've got $30 here to cure you of your guilt and heap it on me.

Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 6:03 pm
by JohnR
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 6:21 pm
by Ivoryman
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 10:22 pm
by KnifeSlinger#81
Today I received this nice ulster dwight divine & sons ebony jack. About 3 3/8" closed. Unused and uncleaned with factory edges. Very nicely preserved piece.
Now if I could only just trade it for an equivalent schrade cut...

Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Sat May 25, 2019 6:47 pm
by Ivoryman
Fabulous Devine and Sons, at a glance it looked like a new 15 Boys knife. Can't get over how crisp and sweet that one is, the stamp and blades are incredible. Scales look flawless too. Wow is all that comes to mind.
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 10:21 pm
by Ivoryman
CHALLENGE CUTL CO.
BRIDGEPORT
CONN
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 10:43 pm
by Doc B
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 11:21 pm
by JAMESC41001
Cool knife I-man. Bone is a bit furry, which is pretty awesome. Varies a bit from one side to the next. Always like the old challenge knives.
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 12:09 am
by LongBlade
Ivoryman wrote:

Sweet group of knives I-Man
KnifeSlinger#81 wrote:Today I received this nice ulster dwight divine & sons ebony jack. About 3 3/8" closed. Unused and uncleaned with factory edges. Very nicely preserved piece.
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Now if I could only just trade it for an equivalent schrade cut...

P
Stunner Paul in great condition

... Looks like a nice 2 blade boys knife

..
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:31 pm
by Corso
Two on their way as I type
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:05 pm
by JohnR
Got this decent Remington today.
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:17 am
by LongBlade
Nice Remington John

... Is it a salesman’s sample based upon marks on the pile side of blade?? At least I think I’m seeing writing

.. Just curious as the more important part is the nice knife all the way around...
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:26 am
by JohnR
LongBlade wrote:Nice Remington John

... Is it a salesman’s sample based upon marks on the pile side of blade?? At least I think I’m seeing writing

.. Just curious as the more important part is the nice knife all the way around...
Thanks Lee, the consensus is that it is a salesman sample, I have it in the Remington Collectors section also.
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 3:36 pm
by danno50
John, referring to that one as "decent" is a considerable understatement!

IMHO, Remington bone is some of the best.
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:52 pm
by Corso
My latest pair of old pals
Re: Vintage Barehead Jacks
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 3:42 am
by knife7knut
Here is one I bought today:Walden Knife Co.barehead dog leg jack.Ebony handles.$5