The original knife thread.

[Replicant]

I went through a throwing knife phase........... Actually a renaissance a while back. I really got into throwing knives as a kid. Lost all but one, and then started to collect them again. At some point, I had an epiphany, and realized, that no one really needs them. Anyhoo, I bought the Randall below, under the assumption that the internet myth that there was no waiting time on Randall throwers was true. Not true. Over five years later, I ended up with a nicely grounded flat bar of steel. Sold it, but in hindsight, wish I had ordered a real knife like @Russell did.

 

[Replicant]

Threw the bic in for you.

Just caught this reference. Nice.

 

[Jim F.]

This is really nice. One of the better examples that I've seen. Are you able to make out the stamp on the blade? Anton Wingen? Othello?

I'm guessing "Wingen?" And after 75years just in my family and never carried or sharpened/honed, it still shaves effortlessly

 

[Replicant]

I'm guessing "Wingen?" And after 75years just in my family and never carried or sharpened/honed, it still shaves effortlessly


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Yup, that's it. Anton Wingen JR. Good stuff.

 

[Replicant]

Anton Wingen of Solingen - "Shell Puller" knife with stag scales, cork screw and a lockback master blade. Extractors for 12 and 16 gauge/bore shotgun shells. I picked this up at a flea market in Arezzo Italy, way back in the day.

 

[Dloy]

Rep, I am truly enjoying your posts, I am, don’t stop. But you are waaaay over the top Pal. I’ve learned a lot here, partially that my habit is tame by at least one standard. One thought is you might find other hobbies, but no. Then you’d be just another bland add on like most of us. No, I need/want someone who’s really studied this field and lived it. Power to you Bro. Keep on.
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[Replicant]

Rep, I am truly enjoying your posts, I am, don’t stop. But you are waaaay over the top Pal. I’ve learned a lot here, partially that my habit is tame by at least one standard. One thought is you might find other hobbies, but no. Then you’d be just another bland add on like most of us. No, I need/want someone who’s really studied this field and lived it. Power to you Bro. Keep on.
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[Replicant]

Here is another shotgun "shell puller". This one is a slightly cruder example of the previous one, but has a bit of everything. Cork screw, punch, can opener, small and master blades. Stamped "Maniago", the historical and current cutlery region of Italy. Horn scales.

 

[Replicant]

A more modern rendition of the shell puller. Instead of the bolster mount, they just created a blade with slots for 12 and 20 gauge. Beretta knives (depending on who makes them) run the gamut on quality, from the very cheap to the very best. This one falls in the latter category.

 

[Replicant]

A Westaco (Western States - value line) Stockman from the 30s or 40s.

 

[SKYKO]

Your vintage pocket knife collection is super cool to see, thanks for posting up the pics.

 

[Replicant]

Your vintage pocket knife collection is super cool to see, thanks for posting up the pics.

Thank you. I appreciate it. Other than a couple of close friends and family, I don't get to share them much, so this is fun. Would love to see more of what other's may have. I just like the history and diversity of it all.

 

[Jim F.]

You do have an enviable collection.

 

[SurfnFish]

A Westaco (Western States - value line) Stockman from the 30s or 40s.


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I spent one summer at age 11 on a working cattle ranch that summer'd their stock on meadows up in the Trinity Alps..every ranch hand seemed to have a Stockman knife, which actually started my fascination with blades

 

[Replicant]

I spent one summer at age 11 on a working cattle ranch that summer'd their stock on meadows up in the Trinity Alps..every ranch hand seemed to have a Stockman knife, which actually started my fascination with blades

I have a theory, based on zero scientific evidence that cowboys used the sheeps-foot blade on their stockman's to cut their plug tobacco.

 

[Replicant]

Something different - Wichard offshore sailor's knife (France) with sheeps-foot blade and shackle key, plus associated Wichard snap-hook.

 

[Replicant]

A pretty clean KABAR Barlow with Delrin scales.

 

[wanderingrichard]

Just found some of dad amd grandpa's old knives in a tin in the garage. Will share when I get time to sort them out

 

[Replicant]

A couple of old Jack's from the 30's. The top one is an Iroquois and the bottom one is a pre '37 Utica. Iroquois was a sub-brand of Utica, possibly a value line. Hard to believe, because other than the completely flat sides and bolster's, they are nearly identical in construction. I'm sure they exist, but I've never seen that kind of celluloid on the bottom knife. It's pretty striking.

 

[SurfnFish]

A couple of old Jack's from the 30's. The top one is an Iroquois and the bottom one is a pre '37 Utica. Iroquois was a sub-brand of Utica, possibly a value line. Hard to believe, because other than the completely flat sides and bolster's, they are nearly identical in construction. I'm sure they exist, but I've never seen that kind of celluloid on the bottom knife. It's pretty striking.


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amazing the condition those celluloid scales are still in for their age