ORR FELT KNIFE

[cattaraugus57]

Been after one of these for about 5 years believe it or not but,every one
I came across was too much $$ or beat to death.
#23 Camillus..4 1/4 "
Got this one the other day for $13.00 which I think is pretty good

[FRJ]

And a fine knife they are. I have two of them. A short line and a long line. Built strong. Handles on both of mine are shakey.

[tjmurphy]

I've been after a 23 for a while too, but like you, I find them going for more than I want to pay. Reckon what the magic is with them? Reckon why most are marked with ORR FELT? K-nice K-nives though. $13 was a steal

[glennbad]

I've seen a lot of these 23's floating around lately. I've been drooling over them as well.

Nice snag!

[cattaraugus57]

Frj,TJ,Glen,the last one I saw at the Flea Market was 25.00 and it wasn't too good.
But it's the weirdest thing...mostly every one I have ever seen was marked Orr Felt!..I don't
have any idea why that is
I seem to remember ones being marked Knox Felt or something like that.
Nice big Knives they are though.

[ken98k]

Been after one of these for about 5 years believe it or not but,every one
I came across was too much $$ or beat to death.
#23 Camillus..4 1/4 "
Got this one the other day for $13.00 which I think is pretty good

Nice knife and a great price!

What is the red thing in the background of your photo?

[FRJ]

Here are my 23s. When I saw the Orr Felt Knife I knew exactly what it was. I've seen many on e-bay. I bought mine on e-bay too but managed to avoid the advertisement. My short line has the loose scales but it's the better of the two in terms of action and blade design. I'd like to get both handles replaced with maybe smooth bone. They are a nice big strong jack.

[FRJ]

And ..............

[tjmurphy]

Very nice knives, I like 'em a lot

I've got a cousin to the 23, a BOKER U.S.A., but I'm still after the 23 and will eventually get one at my price

[FRJ]

tj, that's a nice Boker.
I hope you find a 23. I can't imagine why they would be expensive, but like anything else, once it catches fire, it's off and running.
They are a Camillus; they are a desirable large jack, but they are just a well made work-a-day knife with cheap plastic handles.
Hold out for a short line.

[cattaraugus57]

ken98,oh that's just the Top of my Old Mike Can.good bright spot outside to take pics.
FRJ,nice ones there, but what is the significance of the Short line?...different year?
TJ,That Boker is great!.really like those Bolsters..and it still has it's Shield!..how'd that happen?

[tjmurphy]

I will find me a 23, just got to be patient. Seems they've always been priced on the high end, like in the $60 range. That Boker was the first knife I posted on when I joined AAPK in 2009. Orvet commented that it was very similiar to the 23 and I've been on the search for a nice one since then.

I don't know, Catt, it's glued in just like the others, no pins.

[carrmillus]

ken98,oh that's just the Top of my Old Mike Can.good bright spot outside to take pics.
FRJ,nice ones there, but what is the significance of the Short line?...different year?
TJ,That Boker is great!.really like those Bolsters..and it still has it's Shield!..how'd that happen?

.......catt, the short line stamp was used 1946-1950(goin's)- I have what may be the forerunner of the #23-4 1/4" closed, same blade configuration-4 line stamped master, curved 3 line stamped secondary-walnut or cocabola handles, big pinned bowtie shield, half stops on both blades, no pattern no., weighs almost as much as my camillus sunfish, blades are still so tight i can hardly open either one!!!.................... ................................

[tjmurphy]

If ya can't show a pic, ya ain't got it

[carrmillus]

.........t. j., I have problems just posting replies!!........if I tried a picture, I'd probably short out the whole TVA system!!!!............................ ............................................

[cattaraugus57]

TJ,yeah man $60.00 is a lot of Cabbage!..one will come up.you'll get one.
If I see one for a good price I'll grab it for ya!
I just seen another Boker at the Flea market w/o the Shield....

Carrmillus,thanks for the info..
That Wood Handled one sounds cool,if you get time post a pic of it
A Camillus Sunfish!!? NICE....that's one Pattern by any maker I do not own.too much $$
for me usually.

[tjmurphy]

.........t. j., I have problems just posting replies!!........if I tried a picture, I'd probably short out the whole TVA system!!!!............................ ............................................

[cattaraugus57]