All Metal Handle Knives

[jerryd6818]

Robert -- I love those folding rulers and the ruler knives. They are just too cool for school.


I understand these are not what the OP had in mind when he set up this thread but these are all metal handles and in my mind, qualify to be here.

In addition to the Kershaw Leeks, Scallions, etc, here are a few more I've picked up since the last time I posted.

A couple of Richards. I love that street lamp tang stamp.

This custom Soileau was picked up in a roundtable exchange.

This Lilly Imperial came from one of my best friends whose brother was a salesman for Eli Lilly for years.

I've also acquired a 1937 and a 1948 addition to my Miracle Whip collection.

[garddogg56]

One thing for sure that Buck IS too cool for school.Whats the model # ???

[jerryd6818]

The Buck is the 297RDS (RD stands for red of course. The 'S' probably stands for Sirus.). Made in the USA, it's heavy duty and solid as a rock. The spring assist is quick and the blade opens "with authority". You know you have something in your hand when you pick it up. It just has that "feel" of quality. It's a liner lock and the blade safety lock is much more handy than the blade safety lock on a Kershaw.

[RobesonsRme.com]

That Eli Lilly knife was given away to MD's. That little curved blade was to perform tracheotomies. I think the knife originally came in a little plastic box and included a metal cannula to insert in the trachea.

Charlie Noyes

[Beechtree]

Charlie, you are a wealth of knowledge. Fascinating information about the Imperial. I never would have guessed the purpose of that curved blade.

[jerryd6818]

Mine came with all the original packaging. No cannula was included.

[Chase]

Here is a Presto Press Button, all metal knife, that I was fortunate to capture at the Blade Show. This little beauty came from our very own Steve Sanders!

Tom

[orvet]

Nice one Tom!

[Beechtree]

Nice Presto Tom, its hard to come by those in that great shape!

Here is an very lightly used EMPIRE WINSTED CT. advertising pen knife. It says S-LESS FIRTH-STERLING STAINLESS STEEL E. K. CO. I do believe this company is out of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. I think this probably dates from the early 1920's. I can not tell what the pin material is. It looks soft and has a silvery-gold appearance (hard to tell from the pictures). If any one can enlighten me, please do so.

[RobesonsRme.com]

Notice that I said the Eli Lilly "originally" came with a cannula to insert in the trachea.

I think some liability insurance company or an attorney or possibly a court case persuaded them to discontinue the gifting of a knife for the express purpose of cutting someone's throat. Not every MD is truly qualified to perform a tracheotomy.

Charlie Noyes

[AREMINGTONSEDGE]

[AREMINGTONSEDGE]

Here's a trivia question for ya Charlie. There was an episode in M.A.S.H. when Father Mulcahy had to perform a trach on an injured mate and did so,(under the guidance of Hawkeye via walkie talkie) with a pocket knife and by inserting the end of a pen thus acting as the cannula. What was the pocket knife he more than likely used? Any takers? Rocky

[RobesonsRme.com]

Remember the episode, but not the knife.

Could it have been an all metal MIL-K?

Charlie Noyes

[AREMINGTONSEDGE]

That is a good answer Charlie but not the right one. Any other tries before I give the answer ?

[big monk]

Got this one from Barry (AKA Gunstock Jack)___ why __I don't know either,but I thought it was ""interesting"" and I didn't have one like it

1982 Imperial 4 inch Stockman ____

[jerryd6818]

Since you mentioned MIL-Ks, I just got this 1981 Camillus from treefarmer. Yeah, I know they're as common as rats on a wharf but this one is mine.

And while we're at it, I really like this Buck Spitfire 722.

[basser5]

Stainless chickens.......

[knifetime]

Since you mentioned MIL-Ks, I just got this 1981 Camillus from treefarmer. Yeah, I know they're as common as rats on a wharf but this one is mine.

Camillus MIL-K 1981 - US Open Mark.JPG

And while we're at it, I really like this Buck Spitfire 722.

Buck Spitfire 722ORS1 - Open Mark.JPG

I have found the Camilla one's like yours to be a very good solid knife Jerry and that pattern is the first all metal folder that was made for the US army.

[cato]

picked up this one

[Beechtree]

Nice cato, I like it

[junebug]

i have this one...........
CIGAR CUTTER KNIFE
blade marked : ATTLEBORO CHAIN CO.
bail marked : MARATHON

GREAT LIL KNIFE/CUTTER
i THINK ( ) BAIL IS GOLD...and scales GOLD PLATED? need to have them tested

it's a OLDIE TOO.......
from my research i think it was made at the name change TRANSITION from ATTLEBORO CHAIN CO. to MARATHON which happened right around end of 1917 beginning of 1918.

[cato]

NICE ONE. BUG

Yeah i thought the KING OSCAR was neat. Fits what it was advertising ..

[Miller Bro's]

old cigar cutter JB

[jerryd6818]

Sorry Dimitri but all I have are current knives.

Buck Impulse 292OR
Kershaw Speed Bump 1595ALOR
Victorinox Alox Cadet
Victorinox Alox Farmer

[Miller Bro's]

That`s OK Jerry, I like seeing what the newer knives have to offer as well