Vintage Whittler Knives
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Vintage Whittler Knives
We need a thread here in Knife Lore for vintage whittler knives. I have been taking a liking to this pattern recently, in years past the old time knife collectors prized this pattern above all others, especially Wharncliffe whittlers. They were eagerly sought and high prices paid for them, however in recent times the demand has slowed and prices have dropped on this particular pattern.
The pattern was costly to make and was pricey when they were new, not to mention the very best cutlers made them as they were difficult to make, all the blades have to close exactly where they need to be when assembled. The old knife companies must have regarded them highly as well, because several old pocket knife boxes I have proudly display their whittler pattern on the label.
Here are a few I have in my collection, I would like to see many more posted in this thread
Here are a couple knife boxes with the Whittler on the label.
The pattern was costly to make and was pricey when they were new, not to mention the very best cutlers made them as they were difficult to make, all the blades have to close exactly where they need to be when assembled. The old knife companies must have regarded them highly as well, because several old pocket knife boxes I have proudly display their whittler pattern on the label.
Here are a few I have in my collection, I would like to see many more posted in this thread
Here are a couple knife boxes with the Whittler on the label.
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Re: Vintage Whittler Knives
Good topic MRB. Here's a few of my old H. Bokers.
A pocket knife is still an intimate personal possession of the individual who carries it and consequently deserves the best of materials, finish and workmanship in its production. (Quoted from Boker's 1928 cutlery catalog).
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More of the same.
A pocket knife is still an intimate personal possession of the individual who carries it and consequently deserves the best of materials, finish and workmanship in its production. (Quoted from Boker's 1928 cutlery catalog).
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Good Thread, and knice knives guys (& boxes) hey, Does anyone like BOKERS? lol j/k
Here's one oldie I had for a few weeks before someone talked me out of it. I didn't even have it long enough to get some good pictures taken. This is still my favorite pattern and I'm not OLD E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter
Here's one oldie I had for a few weeks before someone talked me out of it. I didn't even have it long enough to get some good pictures taken. This is still my favorite pattern and I'm not OLD E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter
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By the way, That's a Very Fine collection of BOKER Whittlers gulo. Now I know at least one guy who out bids me on ebay when it comes to older BOKER's.
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http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... f=2&t=9540Miller Bro`s wrote:We need a thread here in Knife Lore for vintage whittler knives. I have been taking a liking to this pattern recently, in years past the old time knife collectors prized this pattern above all others, especially Wharncliffe whittlers. They were eagerly sought and high prices paid for them, however in recent times the demand has slowed and prices have dropped on this particular pattern.
If it's meant for me to have it, it'll still be there.
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There are some nice whittlers in that old thread, Fran and Dmitri. Can a Moderator blend the two threads??
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Very nice knives being shown. This is the only older whittler I have. Any ideas what age it might be? It is an IXL Wostenholm without any "oil the joints" stamps (pretty sure that doesn't really help in determining age though).
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Hi Charlie, I seen that old thread in the General Knife discussion forum, I want to keep this thread separateupnorth wrote:There are some nice whittlers in that old thread, Fran and Dmitri. Can a Moderator blend the two threads??
I would like to see only antique/vintage whittlers posted here
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Some from my collection;hardly perfect but all unique to me anyway.
Harrison Bros.& Howson.Note the placement of the nail mark.
A strange one:master blade is Henckels;secondary blade is IXL.One stamped on back C.Langbein NY. Langbein was a wholesaler but also repaired knives so this is likely an old repair by them.
Three IXLs.The ivory one doesn't have a broken blade;that was the way it was made.Shield is dated 1870.
New York Knife Co with ivory scales.
A Remington.
Repeat Needham Bros.
Just markd Rostfrei.Don't know if this is really a whittler;especially with the corkscrew.
Harrison Bros.& Howson.Note the placement of the nail mark.
A strange one:master blade is Henckels;secondary blade is IXL.One stamped on back C.Langbein NY. Langbein was a wholesaler but also repaired knives so this is likely an old repair by them.
Three IXLs.The ivory one doesn't have a broken blade;that was the way it was made.Shield is dated 1870.
New York Knife Co with ivory scales.
A Remington.
Repeat Needham Bros.
Just markd Rostfrei.Don't know if this is really a whittler;especially with the corkscrew.
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A few more:
John Watts Platinoid.
A tiny Simmons Hardware with ivory scales.
Three Ulsters.
Wahconda Cutlery(?)
Wilson Bros Sheffield.
John Watts Platinoid.
A tiny Simmons Hardware with ivory scales.
Three Ulsters.
Wahconda Cutlery(?)
Wilson Bros Sheffield.
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Thanksthegreedygulo wrote:Good topic MRB. Here's a few of my old H. Bokers.
I really like that whittler knife with the grooved bolsters and matching Ivory handles
I have one just like it with mother of pearl handles! Need to find it and post pics here
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Here's a few more:
Unmarked integral bolster/loner w/file work and gold wash over engraving.Screws for pivot pins w/thin gold covers over bolsters.Beautifully made and very old.
An IXL w/stag scales.
A Robeson frame w/IXL internals.The original sides were junk.
Peters Bros.Celebrated Cutlery w/one piece liners/scales.
Yom Cleff stag w/broken small blades.
My pride:a Schrade Cutlery real whittler(2 pen blades;no file)that has never seen a stone and in it's original pouch.
Unmarked integral bolster/loner w/file work and gold wash over engraving.Screws for pivot pins w/thin gold covers over bolsters.Beautifully made and very old.
An IXL w/stag scales.
A Robeson frame w/IXL internals.The original sides were junk.
Peters Bros.Celebrated Cutlery w/one piece liners/scales.
Yom Cleff stag w/broken small blades.
My pride:a Schrade Cutlery real whittler(2 pen blades;no file)that has never seen a stone and in it's original pouch.
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Nice knife Ray!knife7knut wrote:My pride:a Schrade Cutlery real whittler(2 pen blades;no file)that has never seen a stone and in it's original pouch.
Thanks for posting pictures of your whittler knives
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I posted this S&M on another thread long ago. It is the most vintage whittler I have. I believe it is just shy of 40 years.
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Beautiful Quick Steel! That's a handfull of a whittler Slim
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Nice knives everyone! Hopefully more pictures will follow.
RDKnives: Thanks, I'm glad you liked them.
MRB: Thank you. Boker also made that same style knife in pearl, though I don't have one. What brand is the one you have in pearl?
RDKnives: Thanks, I'm glad you liked them.
MRB: Thank you. Boker also made that same style knife in pearl, though I don't have one. What brand is the one you have in pearl?
A pocket knife is still an intimate personal possession of the individual who carries it and consequently deserves the best of materials, finish and workmanship in its production. (Quoted from Boker's 1928 cutlery catalog).
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Wow Slim!
You pulled out the good stuff
Who is the maker of the stag handle whittler?
You pulled out the good stuff
Who is the maker of the stag handle whittler?
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It`s a Boker toothegreedygulo wrote:MRB: Thank you. Boker also made that same style knife in pearl, though I don't have one. What brand is the one you have in pearl?
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OK. For posterity and in the spirit of Dimitri's Vintage Whittler thread, here are some whiitlers
made by or for The Robeson Cutlery Company between 1891 and 1965.
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made by or for The Robeson Cutlery Company between 1891 and 1965.
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RR: A great collection! I particularly like the seahorse and the whittler immediately following it.