Miller Bros. 1863-1926
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It doesn't get any better than that one Roger. Looks even better in person.
Tom
Tom
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Nice Roger, that is a Fantastic knife
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Roger, Man thats a great knife. That etch and shield. It's awesome
Thanks for posting Monte
Thanks for posting Monte
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Here is couple more that I have
Monte
Pics aren't the best Monte
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Very nice Monte They both exude vintage quality and are very rare to find in this condition--I know I have looked and continue looking Thanks for posting these nice photos. Lloyd
Lloyd
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Thanks Lloyd and Joe, I am always looking for old knives in any condition. But I am trying to hold off on the ones that are too beat up.
Monte
Monte
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olderdogs1 wrote:It doesn't get any better than that one Roger. Looks even better in person.
Tom
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Just back from the Oregon Knife Show or OKCA show in Eugene. Had a wonderful time! On seller setup day (members only) I was walking the aisles scanning tables and asking sellers (who by the way are a very patient and friendly bunch) if they had any vintage Miller Brothers knives. Mind you this was as they were setting up there tables and busy. Most said no but one gentlemen said he thought he did. Said he got it recently at a knife show back east somewhere. He then proceeded to dive into his plastic boxes and knife rolls all the while my anticipation growing He emerged after a few minutes with this folding knife. As I took it from his hand I was hoping it would prove to be a desirable specimen. A Miller Brothers swell center split back Whittler pattern folder. It is 3 & 3/8 inches closed. It has a primary spear blade with long pull and two smaller blades--a long pull pen and a cuticle/nail file. All blades are in good condition although sharpened (with the exception of the file) and the blades have some minor blade loss but not bad. It has superb walk and talk from all blades and none have the slightest hint of any lateral blade movement or wobble. The two smaller blades have half stops the larger primary does not. All transitions are buttery smooth and even the screws are just perfectly set with only the very slightest hint or feel when rubbing fingers over handles. Brass liners. Handles look like Ivory to me but could be celluloid but I do not think so. Has taken on the yellow color of aged Ivory. This folder exhibits remarkable craftsmanship and I am very pleased to add it to my collection. Thanks for loooking, Lloyd
Lloyd
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I don't know much about Miller Bros knives. But I know I like that little whittler.
Nice catch.
Nice catch.
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Great knife Lloyd, I think I was looking at the same knife at the Dalton show. Though I could be wrong. If it's the same knife then it is ivory. Was the seller's name Bob and was from Florida?
Monte
Monte
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Thanks Colonel and Monte for the kind comments! Yes it was Bob Lloyd
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That one would have came home with me but I was in an auto accident on the way to the show and didnt know what I would have to do to get back home. I had to tie my hood down.Duffer wrote:Thanks Colonel and Monte for the kind comments! Yes it was Bob Lloyd
Monte
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A swell center, sleeveboard whittler by Miller Bros. That's a real beauty, Lloyd.
And balloon bolsters? I'm not sure.
And balloon bolsters? I'm not sure.
Joe
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Beauty of a knife Lloyd ... Looks like the big "I" to me but the reflection off the handle makes it hard to determine for sure... but my bet is yes .... Nice knife for sure....
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Lee
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Thanks Joe and LongBlade for the nice comments After studying the handles under various magnifications and various light sources I believe it is the Big I Thanks again guys, Lloyd
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A couple of folding hunters manufactured by Miller Bros, the top knife is ebony handled, stamped EDW K TRYON C0, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Bone handled knife stamped MILLER BROS CUT CO, MERIDEN.
Bone handled knife stamped MILLER BROS CUT CO, MERIDEN.
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Outstanding folding hunters TFS! The fact that they are MBs just adds frosting to the cake Lloyd
Lloyd
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Wow TFS, those a great. The condition of the E.K. Tryon is outstanding. Thanks for posting!
Monte
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Hey GUYS, Here is a Nice Miller Bros HORN handles Gunstock,,,Beautiful Stamps
Kind Regards
Mark
Kind Regards
Mark
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Lot of very nice Miller Bros posted lately by Beechtree, Roger, Monte, Lloyd, thefarside and Mark! I like them all, never seen a Miller Bros in person.
Dan
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Well Thanks Dan, If you think Case XX has Quality,,,Then Sir you need to grab ahold of a Miller. No comparison Whatsoever!!! True Quality and Craftsmanship in Miller,,,Beware of Fakes bro
Kind Regards,
mark
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Found this one last week in Havre. It's got a lot of off road miles. 3.5" closed. The small blade says Miller Bros., the main blade says Rector & Wilhelmy. R&W was a hardware supplier in Nebraska 1876-1902.
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Great pattern!!
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Here is a sweet little vintage sleeve board Miller Brothers (circa 1920-1926)) Pearl lobster folder with four tools to include a pair of scissors, manicure blade, small spear/pen blade and larger spear blade. It is 2.75 inches closed and has nice sunken joints. The build quality and precision fit of the various components is near perfection. Everything fits together with such exactness and works so smoothly it is just amazing and very satisfying to use!
Lloyd