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by Lawrence1
Sat Apr 08, 2017 3:37 am
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Help with identification of pocket knife in museum
Replies: 22
Views: 4571

Re: Help with identification of pocket knife in museum

Thanks for the info on place of manufacture. Any chance this knife was made in Sheffield, England?
by Lawrence1
Fri Apr 07, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Help with identification of pocket knife in museum
Replies: 22
Views: 4571

Re: Help with identification of pocket knife in museum

That illustration from the catalog is awesome. Establishing the date of manufacturer was one of my biggest hurdles and you've solved it. Don't know if I've mentioned it yet, but I did find a fleam blade on this knife. It was somewhat rusted and difficult to open, but it's there. Your illustration is...
by Lawrence1
Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:11 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Help with identification of pocket knife in museum
Replies: 22
Views: 4571

Re: Help with identification of pocket knife in museum

Thanks for sharing your expertise. This is exactly the info I was looking for. Any idea if Simmons Howe was located in Sheffield? Lawrence
by Lawrence1
Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Help with identification of pocket knife in museum
Replies: 22
Views: 4571

Re: Help with identification of pocket knife in museum

I followed advice found in this forum and was able to uncover a stamp on one blade. It appears to read "SIMMONS HOWE ENGLAND". Does anyone have any information on this company? Thanks again! Lawrence
by Lawrence1
Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:51 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Help with identification of pocket knife in museum
Replies: 22
Views: 4571

Re: Help with identification of pocket knife in museum

Absolutely wonderful responses to my questiins. You guys are the best. Many thanks!!! Lawrence
by Lawrence1
Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Help with identification of pocket knife in museum
Replies: 22
Views: 4571

Help with identification of pocket knife in museum

I could use some additional help identifying the folding pocket knife pictured here. I posted a single picture recently but, as asked, I'm posting additional pics. This knife was reportedly owned by an Arkansas mill owner who died in 1917. I am not able to find any identifying marks on the knife. An...
by Lawrence1
Sat Mar 25, 2017 11:53 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Need info on old Schrade multi-blade folding knife
Replies: 3
Views: 634

Re: Need info on old Schrade multi-blade folding knife

Thanks so much for the info. I will post more photos. I referred to the knife as a Schrade simply because the shield bore some resemblance to a Schrade. I'm a novice, so any help is appreciated. Will post photos by Monday.
by Lawrence1
Sat Mar 25, 2017 3:01 am
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Need info on old Schrade multi-blade folding knife
Replies: 3
Views: 634

Need info on old Schrade multi-blade folding knife

I discovered this knife (see photo) in our museum collection. I would appreciate any information anyone could provide (brand, model, date, etc). Thanks!

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