Old Unusual Novelty Knives And Secret Knives

[jarvis]

I'm not sure what the official name of these knives is. I've seen 'em called funny folders and I always called 'em flip knives. I've been collecting them on and off for a number of years and I have a few friends who keep an eye out for them at flea markets, etc. for me. They come in various sizes, configurations, brass versus aluminum, stamps and brand names, etc. As far as I can tell, they were made from maybe the middle to late 40s to maybe the 70s? Having perused this thread, I now see that I need to find some with a letter opener.

A buddy in Florida just sent me this one, and it might be my oldest one. The blade has been well used, and it's cool to know that people actually did carry these knives and use them.

Season's Greetings '48 Fischer Lime And Cement Co.




This is my first flip knife. It originally belonged to Mrs. jarvis's father.



Here's that first one along with an unusual one that looks brand-new and is my only one that's brass plated on both the flip part and the frame, though it's hard to tell from the picture. "Compliments of Sam Cook"



Here are some group pictures with some other miscellaneous folders in the case. The two knives on the upper left in the first two pictures are new AG Russell Funny Folders. The black one is titanium with ATS-34 for the blade and the silver one is aluminum with AUS-8 for the blade.

[Miller Bro's]

That`s the biggest collection of these I have ever seen

You have some real rare and unusual ones in there

[vikingdog]

Man what a cool tray of knives! I've been looking for them for you and have yet to spot one. I don't recall seeing them in person before.

[Miller Bro's]

Its been a while since a post in this thread.

I found this one kicking around, a bit unusual and a novelty.

Folding key knife.

[knife7knut]

Great collection of funny folders!Here is one that is a bit unusual:it is a letter opener.

[smiling-knife]

This knife has turned metal scales and and internal springs; just like any other slip joint only circular in shape. It was made circa 1930ish. I think it would fall into the general lobster category. Not to be confused with a 'coin' knife. s-k

[RobesonsRme.com]

That's a nice one, SK.
I had not thought of the coin knives as being secret or novelty , but they don't really fit into any other category.

Here is a Robeson nickel-silver coin knife made in 1941 for the Rabhor Robe Company. It was made on the occasion of the firm's Silver Anniversary or "Jubilee".

Rabhor was a manufacturer of men's smoking jackets, among other things.

Click to enlarge.

Charlie Noyes

[Miller Bro's]

Sk & Charlie,

Nice looking knives

Never seen a Robeson like that one before

[smiling-knife]

Very interesting thread This bottle knife dates to 1920-30s.

[knifegirl888]

These are A friend of mine got this one at a gunshow for me. I have no info on the Martel Co. New York, USA tang stamp.

[gino]

Here is a fun one! I forget what these are called.

[Miller Bro's]

This is one by Hoffritz..............

[gino]

WOW, that Hoffritz is cool! I love it! ::envy::
Jarvis , holy crap thats some awesome collection!

[Miller Bro's]

Thanks Gino!

It only measures 3" long, so is easy & light to carry in the pocket.

It is also very precisely made, the Germans make a good knife

[gino]

I agree, I carried a H&R for years. I never saw a knife like that and I just think its really cool. I saw a knife in a book once that had a magnifying glass that pulled out like a blade and with me getting older and my eye site going I always wished I would come across one. LOL

[petesknives]

Interesting tie clip. Ken

[Miller Bro's]

Ken, that is neat!

Any maker marks on it?

[singin46]

I have really enjoyed pourin thru these old trick or novelty knives fellas. Here's the only ones I have.
I had 2 of these little letter openers but Kelab rebuilt one into this a few years back, out of burl.
I kept the green one cause I have a thing for green. The other one is a flipper that was my Dad's. Gotta get the rust off it now.

[Miller Bro's]

Nice ones Perry

Here is a real unusual knife. It is from Lebanon. The knife is made from one piece of Cow horn, it is carved into the shape of a Rooster, but you will find them in the form of other birds. The body is inlaid with round pieces of Coral, Tourquoise, Ebony, and Ivory. The back also has thin strips of Aluminum. The wings are Brass and are pinned on, the pin also serves as the pivot pin for the folding blade.

The most unusual thing about this knife is the two copper legs up front that fold down, so when the blade is closed the knife will sit upright! It took a lot of work to make this knife

[singin46]

Miller, that is the most unique knife I have ever seen. That took some work and thinkin to make that work. Thanks for showin it.

[paulsvintage]

Nice ones Perry

Here is a real unusual knife. It is from Lebanon. The knife is made from one piece of Cow horn, it is carved into the shape of a Rooster, but you will find them in the form of other birds. The body is inlaid with round pieces of Coral, Tourquoise, Ebony, and Ivory. The back also has thin strips of Aluminum. The wings are Brass and are pinned on, the pin also serves as the pivot pin for the folding blade.

The most unusual thing about this knife is the two copper legs up front that fold down, so when the blade is closed the knife will sit upright! It took a lot of work to make this knife

very nice

[Miller Bro's]

Here is another unusual knife.

It is a folding Farriers knife. This was used to clean the horses hoof out. Let me tell you it smelled bad when I got it

I washed it out with soap and water. No harm doing that with this folder, the blades are Stainless Steel, the body is Aluminum and the pins are Brass. These were meant to be washed.

There are no makers mark to be found on it. I think it may have been part of a Veterinarians tool kit.

I find that knives used by Doctors have Aluminum handles, probably because it is more sanitary and can be autoclaved. I have a Morticians knife with Aluminum handles

I like unusual stuff like this

[orvet]

Wow, it seems I have missed this thread- I haven’t seen it in a couple years.
Glad jarvis brought it back to life!

Here is a couple knives from Al Mar.
This first one is the Executive; super sharp blade and the case holds a Mini-Bic lighter.
GREAT cigar knife! The blade is so sharp you can get a flat cut or “V” cut on a cigar.

This next knife was given to me by Al Mar. It says Mil-Tech in the clip. Al sold them in his office, where he did sell a few knives not of his own design. We were just talking one day in his office and Al says, “Hey, I want you to have this. It doesn’t have much of an edge, it is only made to stab, but if you are ever in a real tight spot, it might make the difference.”

It is made from a very high grade aircraft type aluminum, and looks like a very nice pen…

until you take it apart…

and put it back together like this.

This last pic is some strange ting knives. I love the peanut knife. I don’t think it has great steel, but it looks cool. The red one looks like a little red pepper.

I have a few more I will have to post later.
This is a fun thread!

[Miller Bro's]

Nice ones Dale

Here is a real unusual one.

It is only 2" long closed has nickle silver handles, no back springs, to open/close the blades you flip the little tab on each end.

One blade is thin and sharp scalpel type blade, the other is like a tiny fork

Anyone know exactly what this was used for?

[RobesonsRme.com]

Vienna sausage?
C. Noyes