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by deo-pa
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: A Special Young Man’s Special Accomplishment
Replies: 36
Views: 403

Re: A Special Young Man’s Special Accomplishment

Wade, there are a lot of resources available to give you ideas on ways to expand your work with your son. Here is just one about someone seeking advice about woodworking with a 14 year old with Cerebral Palsy: https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?293726-Woodworking-for-a-14-year-old-with-Cerebral...
by deo-pa
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:46 am
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Whatizzit?
Replies: 27
Views: 1353

Re: Whatizzit?

It's a variation of the Jerusalem Cross, which is a Christian symbol that dates back about 1,000 years. See "Jerusalem Cross" in Wikipedia. The form has also been adopted as a variation on the traditional Celtic Cross (see photo below).

Dennis
by deo-pa
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Mystery knife 24
Replies: 3
Views: 211

Re: Mystery knife 24

There is a knife from this maker for sale on eBay UK: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164731225574. The description says the knife is from India.

Dennis
by deo-pa
Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:14 am
Forum: Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days
Topic: We read the knife, so let’s read the photo
Replies: 12
Views: 374

Re: We read the knife, so let’s read the photo

The photos I've seen of the Northfield factory show a large three story building. Any idea what this building is? Part of the same complex? Administrative offices?

Dennis
by deo-pa
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New member from Grand Lake Over the Cherokees
Replies: 8
Views: 208

Re: New member from Grand Lake Over the Cherokees

Was your dad ever active on any of the knife forums? If so you might be able to learn about his knives by reading his posts.

Dennis
by deo-pa
Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:25 am
Forum: Fixed Blade Knives
Topic: How Could I Resist for $20
Replies: 6
Views: 382

Re: How Could I Resist for $20

BryanJ, I have no idea if your Universal is German, LF&C, or some other maker, but for what it is worth I did find the following information on the website for Bernal Cutlery: “In 1909 LF&C purchased the trademark Universal from Levi Snow of New Haven Ct. and Universal branded knives were ma...
by deo-pa
Mon Dec 25, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas everyone!
Replies: 7
Views: 400

Re: Merry Christmas everyone!

Merry Christmas to everyone here. Have a blessed day and a healthy and prosperous 2024.

Dennis
by deo-pa
Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
Topic: FS or FT: Smith & Wesson USA, Parker, Henkle & Joyce, Ulster
Replies: 2
Views: 365

Re: FS or FT: Smith & Wesson USA, Parker, Henkle & Joyce, Ulster

Hi Scott. I enjoy checking out your eclectic collection of stuff every week, though it’s been quite a while since I’ve found something I couldn’t resist. I couldn’t help but smile when I saw again this week that $50 Entlemann’s cookie you’ve been trying to unload for ages. I guess the right Entleman...
by deo-pa
Tue Dec 19, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
Topic: Trade Sign for Boker Collectors
Replies: 1
Views: 417

Trade Sign for Boker Collectors

I spotted this Boker carved knife trade sign up for auction in PA. 26 inches long. $200 starting bid. Do you think it is factory made or a one-off made to display in a cutlery store? Listed as mid-20th century; I wonder if that is accurate? https://www.auctionzip.com/auction-lot/lot_66D46A88A5 Dennis
by deo-pa
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday deo-pa !
Replies: 10
Views: 394

Re: Happy Birthday deo-pa !

Thanks for the birthday greetings gents! Low key day planned with dinner at a Brazilian steak house.

Dennis
by deo-pa
Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Possible Knife Storage Chest
Replies: 24
Views: 1127

Possible Knife Storage Chest

I spotted this chest on Facebook. It’s advertised as a case for fly fishermen but would make a nice storage option for a smaller knife collection. I inquired and is 13 x 23 x 12. Located in Hazelton, PA. Asking $125 but listed as negotiable. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2324812501062426...
by deo-pa
Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Whatizzit?
Replies: 27
Views: 1353

Re: Whatizzit?

I’m pretty sure those are scalpel handles for replaceable blades. Google “Swann Morton Scalpel Handle No 3” and you wii see one quite similar to the top one in your photo.

Dennis
by deo-pa
Fri Nov 17, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
Topic: Otter? Solingen Fixed - Boy Scout in Etch
Replies: 13
Views: 708

Re: Otter? Solingen Fixed - Boy Scout in Etch

Looks like the Scout / hiker is carrying a spear (not a hiking staff) in his left hand. Another oddball detail.

Dennis
by deo-pa
Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Holiday knives
Replies: 12
Views: 540

Re: Holiday knives

I have a 3 piece boxed Anton Wingen set around here some place . . . What do you mean “… around here someplace” red? :) How could you lose track of such a beautiful set? And it’s four pieces not three. I remember when you posted it some years ago because I’d never seen a matched set with poultry sh...
by deo-pa
Tue Nov 14, 2023 3:42 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Holiday knives
Replies: 12
Views: 540

Re: Holiday knives

With the upcoming holidays starting next week I’m sure our pockets will be sagging with multiple choices.
If I tried to stuff these into my pocket Joe it really would be sagging, but this Landers, Frary, & Clark set with sterling embellishments will be on the table next week.

Dennis
by deo-pa
Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
Topic: FS or FT: Schrade, GESCO, Wayne, Ulster, Boker,
Replies: 2
Views: 433

Re: FS or FT: Schrade, GESCO, Wayne, Ulster, Boker,

Hey Scott there is a ton of history embodied in one if your knives this week: that unremarkable little German souvenir knife marked “Ricordo di Padova” (meaning Memory of Padua or Souvenir of Padua). That’s Saint Anthony, one of the most prominent Catholic saints, and his 12th century basilica shown...
by deo-pa
Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
Topic: LionSteel Cutlery Jack
Replies: 7
Views: 458

Re: LionSteel Cutlery Jack

Nice photo. Are you also a conchologist?

Dennis
by deo-pa
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:16 am
Forum: Military Related Knives And Tools
Topic: Gallarauguse
Replies: 23
Views: 1064

Re: Gallarauguse

Guess I’ll add “Gallarauguse” to my eBay keyword searches! :D

Dennis
by deo-pa
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Dads old pocket knife
Replies: 5
Views: 404

Re: Dads old pocket knife

Millsy, the crown means the knife was assayed for silver purity in Sheffield. The lion passant means it is sterling silver. The lower case “g” of that design means it was assayed in 1924, and thus likely made in ‘23 or ‘24. The T.M is the maker’s mark for Thomas Marples, a Sheffield silversmith. Goo...
by deo-pa
Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: Colonial Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Gent's Pen
Replies: 4
Views: 461

Re: Gent's Pen

Can’t go wrong at that price! A venerable Pennsylvania company that’s been around since the 19th century. Good find.

Dennis
by deo-pa
Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: Want Ads
Topic: Goins knife book
Replies: 9
Views: 622

Re: Goins knife book

Ray is right, a steal compared to the typical eBay asking prices. And don’t let a little cover damage deter you, as this book is used so frequently that everyone’s copy looks pretty ragged after a while.

Dennis
by deo-pa
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: Knives for Sale or Trade
Topic: Knife Storage
Replies: 2
Views: 316

Knife Storage

This auction in North Carolina has a number of old oak cases that originally held lead type for printing presses, such as the particularly nice example shown below. https://bid.highbidswin.com/ui/auctions/108164 . Lining the drawers with felt or anti-corrosion tool box drawer lining makes them a nic...
by deo-pa
Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: I Would Welcome Your Opinion on These Two Old Ones
Replies: 1
Views: 207

I Would Welcome Your Opinion on These Two Old Ones

While poking around the backroads of NH I stopped at an antique co-op and got into a knife discussion with one of the dealers. After we parted he sent me a photo of two old knives his grandfather brought back from France after WWI. They aren't the kind of knives that I know anything about but perhap...
by deo-pa
Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:15 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: 130 Years Old and a Hallmark Mystery
Replies: 8
Views: 379

Re: 130 Years Old and a Hallmark Mystery

Good point… Thanks Gene.

Dennis
by deo-pa
Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:17 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: 130 Years Old and a Hallmark Mystery
Replies: 8
Views: 379

130 Years Old and a Hallmark Mystery

I recently purchased this 3" long English fruit knife with mother of pearl handles. It was made by James Fenton of Birmingham, who began as a silversmith in the 1850s. He made many different silver objects but was most famous for his silver sewing thimbles, which you can find quite frequently o...

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