Trick Knife
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Interesting thread guys It looks like you might be able to open a bottle with that in a pinch. s-k
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Reckon why Case would do that? When C.F. Martin Guitar introduced the D-35, which is a 3-piece back vs a standard 2-piece back, they did it to use up the scrap Brazilian Rosewood that they had on hand. Is this why Case did it or is it as a novelty??
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TJ, is there a difference in quality of sound between the Martin's three piece and two piece backs?
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It's tough to say. Generally, the 3-piece back D-35 has a deeper tone, more bassy, but this is probably due to the fact that they have lighter top bracing. So, in order to answer your question, everything would have to be equal with the exception of the back, and I don't know if Martin makes that model.Knife Nut wrote:TJ, is there a difference in quality of sound between the Martin's three piece and two piece backs?
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Ramrod wrote:Hold knife with blade tip down, push blade closed, it will lock. Hold tip up, push down on the blade, and it will unlock and open.
I've never seen one with stainless handles.. Pretty cool TJ. I wonder if they are solid or shell handles? Mark
Well I got the knife today and it's a really neat piece. The handles are held on by tabs and are separate from the liners. I guess that makes them "shell"? though they feel very solid.
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From the newspaper, The Newburgh Telegram (New York), November 29, 1913.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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Cool find, Skip, and a nice, old thread. TJ & Johnnie are missed.
I've picked up a couple over the years. The top Imperial has the different colored shell scales.
I've picked up a couple over the years. The top Imperial has the different colored shell scales.
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That knife is part of a "magic trick" that was sold in the 1950's.Here is a picture of the box and the instructions with the knives as shown. I posted these in the other thread on secret knives.1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:44 am
I've picked up a couple over the years. The top Imperial has the different colored shell scales.
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Cool, Ray!
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I think I have 3 of those trick knives and I had fun frustrating the devil out of one
of my grand daughters one day. She finally figured it out on her own.
of my grand daughters one day. She finally figured it out on her own.
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these are pretty good stuff you all got. I wish I had 1 like that!
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This pocket knife was one in a group of nine that I recently purchased. This was the only one that the seller never pictured with the blade(s) open. I couldn't see any obvious signs of rust or any other kind of damage. But, since I wasn't buying the group for this particular pocket knife, I wasn't concerned. When they arrived, I went through each pocket knife to give a general inspection. When I got to this one, I couldn't open it. I then noticed that there was no nail nick at all. Then I figured that maybe this was a "trick" pocket knife. It turned out that I guessed correctly, it's a "trick" pocket knife. I went through the motions and it opened and closed again with no trouble. There is no maker stamp, but there are two patent numbers stamped on the tang. It was more than likely made by Imperial. It is in VERY good condition and needed no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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That’s pretty cool Skip, pleasant surprise to heh!New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:45 pm This pocket knife was one in a group of nine that I recently purchased. This was the only one that the seller never pictured with the blade(s) open. I couldn't see any obvious signs of rust or any other kind of damage. But, since I wasn't buying the group for this particular pocket knife, I wasn't concerned. When they arrived, I went through each pocket knife to give a general inspection. When I got to this one, I couldn't open it. I then noticed that there was no nail nick at all. Then I figured that maybe this was a "trick" pocket knife. It turned out that I guessed correctly, it's a "trick" pocket knife. I went through the motions and it opened and closed again with no trouble. There is no maker stamp, but there are two patent numbers stamped on the tang. It was more than likely made by Imperial. It is in VERY good condition and needed no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Thanks for sharing your pics and info,and bringing this old thread up, very interesting.
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Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
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These two "trick" pocket knives were in a group of pocket knives that I recently purchased. I did NOT buy the group to obtain these two particular pocket knives. I now have three of these "trick" pocket knives. The other one has been previously posted under this topic or thread. I didn't know that these two were in the group until I received the group and sorted through them. Both pocket knives have a single blade. Both pocket knives measure 3 1/8" closed. There is no maker stamp on either knife, but each knife does have "PAT. NOS." and two patent numbers stamped on the blade tang. The patent numbers are NOT the same on both pocket knives AND they're facing opposite directions. One knife is missing scales. I am 99.999% sure that these two, "trick" pocket knives, were made by Imperial. They are both in good condition, work fine and needed no cleaning. I took some pictures and here they are. The last picture is of a November 29, 1913 newspaper article, that I found in a New York newspaper, "The Newburgh Telegram." It was previously posted, by me, under this topic or thread.
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Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
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Skip I have two of those trick knives and they are fun to mess with the grandkids with. The littlest ones think I'm a magician.
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David, I haven't tried them out on anyone, yet.
But I'm going to.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
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Interesting little knives. I have had a couple of them, made by Imperial. I "tormented" my grandkids with them . After the novelty wore off I sent one off in the POS exchange a few years ago, to Philco I think. Not that it was a POS - I usually try to send along something worthwhile with the poo!
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Hi Folks,
I recived an Imperial Trick Knife from 1967redrider for Christmas this year. Fun to play with & right after I had it figured out, my Son asked me for a knife to open one of his gifts. Of course I couldn't pass up the opportunity to mess with him. Fun within 5-min. Thanks John!
I recived an Imperial Trick Knife from 1967redrider for Christmas this year. Fun to play with & right after I had it figured out, my Son asked me for a knife to open one of his gifts. Of course I couldn't pass up the opportunity to mess with him. Fun within 5-min. Thanks John!
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I thought you would get a kick out of it, Tom.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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Nice variety of colors in that collection David!
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I agree, very nice group...
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