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That's a fine looking shield Joe and a fine looking knife it's attached to.
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Miller Bro's wrote:Interesting shields posted here lately.

Here's another one, not my knife, I have no idea what the shield is supposed to represent.
MB,Looks like a paper clip on steroids.
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FRJ wrote:I thought this was a very good looking shield.
Thanks for looking.
The nail nick and the long pull that appears to taper in width from one end to the other and extend slightly past the shoulder grind line into the ricasso/tang are also interesting features...You may want to consider posting your photos on this thread as well.

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... 3&start=60

Very cool knife!
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Thanks so much, Jerry. It's one of my neatest knives. I bought it from Steve Pfeiffer.

Thanks for the suggestion, Q.
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peanut740 wrote:MB,Looks like a paper clip on steroids.
Sure does ::nod::
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I am reminded, by the shield MB posted, of knot-tying diagrams.

Wonder what we'd get if we pulled the ends taut?

And there are two separate ends detectable in the photo.

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You might be on to something there Charlie ::tu::
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Yes here my pair of Westerns .
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Not my knife, clipped off the bay.
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deltaboy wrote:Yes here my pair of Westerns .
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Is this what you were trying to show? Are you working off a Kindle?
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Yes Thanks. A Kindle a,pain at times.
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RobesonsRme.com wrote:I am reminded, by the shield MB posted, of knot-tying diagrams.

Wonder what we'd get if we pulled the ends taut?

And there are two separate ends detectable in the photo.

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Thar's Gold In Them Thar Knives!
1 Gram. 999.9 Gold.
I am a wealthy man. ::tease::
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Better not lose that one to the TSA :shock: :lol:
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This Simonds MFG Co. has an interesting saw tooth shield. Note that this is not E. C. Simmons.

Simonds Mfg. Co. was and still is a saw manufacturer. Began in 1832, Abel Simonds formed a scythe making business in Fitchburg, MA (See photo circa 1850 of the Simonds scythe makers). In 1868 the company incorporates as the Simonds Manufacturing Company and a new factory is built (Shown in the second picture). In 1878 the company begins manufacturing saws and by 1887 they have 200 employees. In 1922 the name is changed to Simonds Saw and Steel Company and by 1923 they have 2,200 employees. They stopped manufacturing handsaws in 1926. The still exist today as the Simonds Industries Inc.

Therefore, this knife dates from sometime between roughly 1878-1922. I would guess between 1900-1922. All blades are marked.

For more information on the company, http://sawnutz.galootcentral.com/simonds/
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Beechtree wrote:This Simonds MFG Co. has an interesting saw tooth shield. Note that this is not E. C. Simmons.

Simonds Mfg. Co. was and still is a saw manufacturer. Began in 1832, Abel Simonds formed a scythe making business in Fitchburg, MA (See photo circa 1850 of the Simonds scythe makers). In 1868 the company incorporates as the Simonds Manufacturing Company and a new factory is built (Shown in the second picture). In 1878 the company begins manufacturing saws and by 1887 they have 200 employees. In 1922 the name is changed to Simonds Saw and Steel Company and by 1923 they have 2,200 employees. They stopped manufacturing handsaws in 1926. The still exist today as the Simonds Industries Inc.

Therefore, this knife dates from sometime between roughly 1878-1922. I would guess between 1900-1922. All blades are marked.

For more information on the company, http://sawnutz.galootcentral.com/simonds/

Neat knife with a great shield and enjoyed the history link.
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Thanks Mason :)
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Everyone on AAPK is familiar with the below Shield: "E. C. Simmons / Keen Kutter"
The "Fancy Carver" below is 10 3/4" long with a Brass Keen Kutter Logo accompanied with Pewter inlay Fancy Bolsters.
Shapleigh Hardware adapted the DIAMOND EDGE as their brand name for a line of superior tools and cutlery in 1864. "KEEN KUTTER" was the name chosen by E.C. Simmons in 1870 for their high grade tools and cutlery.
The famous wedge and bar logo below was adapted after 1904.
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I don't think this one has made an appearance yet...
Camillus-made Remington commemorative from 2000 with a MOP bullet shield
Camillus-made Remington commemorative from 2000 with a MOP bullet shield
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Old Folder, it just seems to me that you have a really interesting and probably unique collection and information. Thanks for sharing that. ::tu::
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To my knowledge this is the only shield made of a real cartridge: .17. The cartridge of course was inert. This was made by Camillus for Hornady.
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Beechtree wrote:This Simonds MFG Co. has an interesting saw tooth shield. Note that this is not E. C. Simmons.
One of my favorite shields! Beautiful example most of these are worn out so you are lucky to find one in great condition ::tu::
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I posted this knife earlier in the Quality Chinese section, but the shield is very unique and thought I would share it here also.
Every time I look at the shield it screams to me: "Oh I'm a Long Tall Texan, and I'm for Justice For The Law" (That would make a good song)

Our Daughter teaches English at a University in Zhanjiang China. When she came home to visit last spring she gifted me with this Columbia Jinlang Co. folder.
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Quick Steel wrote:Old Folder, it just seems to me that you have a really interesting and probably unique collection and information. Thanks for sharing that. ::tu::
A belated Thank You "Quick Steel" I'm so all over the road I wear two seat belts.
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A couple that I haven't seen going through this thread...
Shield - Ducks Unlimited, Case 710098
Shield - Ducks Unlimited, Case 710098
Shield - Orange County Choppers, Case 6254
Shield - Orange County Choppers, Case 6254
Shield - Millennium edition, Case 6347
Shield - Millennium edition, Case 6347
Shield - "Carbon", Bear & Sons
Shield - "Carbon", Bear & Sons
I just enjoy the last one for the novelty of it. :lol:
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