Deer and Elk and Steer, Oh My! What Do You Have?

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Deer and Elk and Steer, Oh My! What Do You Have?

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This topic is in regards to those magnificent creatures that adorn the handles, blades and other locations on our cutlery.
By creatures, I mean ANIMALS, not the risqué female images that are on some knives. PLEASE try to stay on point. PLEASE don't talk about your pets. PLEASE don't post pictures of actual animals. Just pictures of cutlery that have images of animals on them. I'll start with the ONE knife that I currently have AND I'm ADDING images and text from collector, jxr1197 (Jason), a VERY fine collection. I hope he doesn't mind. Thank you. ::tu::

First up, this Kingston USA knife.
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jxr1197-"That is a cool little knife right there. ::tu:: I collect those deer heads and found a Kingston version not too long ago myself. You can find that exact knife as an Ulster, Imperial, Kingston and Keen Kutter. In an old thread, Codger identified the Kingston version (called a K50D) as a Sears order c.1959-1960. It wouldn't surprise me to find a Primble or Craftsman version out there too. The knife is an Ulster 50D in its original incarnation and there are also stockman versions out there as well - the Ulster 55D. During the pattern's run Ulster migrated away from that style of clip and began using a turkish clip for those patterns (the 55D with a turkish clip and Old Timer covers is the 58OT) so that right there doubles the number of 'needed' knives for any collector whose after these deer heads - of course I may be the only one, lol. Here's a pic of the variations:"
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jxr1197-"Getting back on point with the topic, here are some more Kingstons. Aside from the little rope knives, these are all very common Ulster patterns:"
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Me (Skip)-"I haven't received this one yet, it's in the mail. The blades should clean up nicely, hopefully.
The pictures are the seller's."
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jxr1197-"Nice pick. That knife works for me on a few levels. I do love the deer heads and I also collect wonda edges, so win-win with that knife! It's a different set up than the 50D. What you got there is the D-400ST (shell handle) from Imperial's Kameo Karved collection. The ST was for 'stagged.' That pattern was also available in faux buffalo horn (KP suffix) or imitation pearl (KP) which is the standard toilet seat fare. I'm a crazy person so of course I have 5 of 'em:"
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jxr1197-"A similar version was available as a serpentine jack called the S685ST but they went outside the box on this one using a steer head instead of a deer head:"
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jxr1197-"Imperial's love affair with heads extended to their fixed blades (H-50 & H-51):"
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jxr1197-"And even the occasional hatchet:"
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jxr1197-"For me the real fun is in finding the deer head knives that Imperial made down in old Mexico:

This rabbit hole runs deep - lol.

Now getting back on the Kingston track, as far as I know the deer head you found is the only head pattern to cross over from Imperial to Kingston."
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Skip that is simply a wonderful collection. An unusual focus that has resulted in something unique and impressive. I have only one such knife which I have posted previously.
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Quick Steel wrote:Skip that is simply a wonderful collection. An unusual focus that has resulted in something unique and impressive. I have only one such knife which I have posted previously.
Thank you, but only the very first or top one is mine. All the rest are jxr1197's (Jason).
I have another one coming in the mail, hopefully soon. Thanks for posting yours! ::tu::
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Sorry I missed that: Jason you have a super collection.
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Here are a few that may or may not fit into this thread.
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knife7knut wrote:Here are a few that may or may not fit into this thread.
Yes they fit and quite well!! Thank you for sharing. ::tu::
Question, what exactly is that first or top item?
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Here is a Kershaw 2120. Scrimshaw on water buffalo bone.

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deo-pa wrote:Here is a Kershaw 2120. Scrimshaw on water buffalo bone. Dennis
Very nice Dennis! Thank you for posting, Skip. ::tu:: ::handshake::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote:
knife7knut wrote:Here are a few that may or may not fit into this thread.
Yes they fit and quite well!! Thank you for sharing. ::tu::
Question, what exactly is that first or top item?
It is used to hold meat(usually a roast or a ham)while slicing it.
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I "borrowed" this picture from Mark (sharpnshinyknives). Thank you, Skip.
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knife7knut wrote:
New_Windsor_NY wrote:
knife7knut wrote:Here are a few that may or may not fit into this thread.
Yes they fit and quite well!! Thank you for sharing. ::tu::
Question, what exactly is that first or top item?
It is used to hold meat(usually a roast or a ham)while slicing it.
Very cool! ::tu:: I thought that maybe it was some kind of funky afro pick (ouch!) :D
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I don't have much in this venue; I have pined for one of those Robeson Red Pigs. Meanwhile:
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How about a pony?
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tongueriver, wazu013 & Railsplitter, VERY nice items and staying true to the topic/theme. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Neat collection, Skip... and neat idea for a thread. Nice knives everyone! Looking forward to more...
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