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by Robo
Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:51 am
Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Old Texas Toothpick
Replies: 10
Views: 735

Re: Old Texas Toothpick

Toots1211.jpg This knife is most likely a Queen that someone modified to look like a Tested XX 61093. The short bolster was used on Queen toothpicks (which they referred to as "sportsman") begining some time after WWII. This would preclude it from being a contract knife of the Tested XX e...
by Robo
Sat Jan 21, 2023 6:05 am
Forum: Schatt & Morgan Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Schatt & Morgan Toothpicks
Replies: 19
Views: 7055

Re: Schatt & Morgan Toothpicks

GIlbert - just picked up a Queen/Robeson tiny toothpick online - fit and finish is top notch. Ever seen one with this kind of unusual jigging pattern ? Thx q2.jpg q1.jpg Also Note the tickler with the fancy bolsters and saber grind blade, this was made by Ulster Knife Company. Correction! Sticking ...
by Robo
Mon May 16, 2022 10:33 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Legit contract Stamp, Re-handled Utica
Replies: 1
Views: 527

Legit contract Stamp, Re-handled Utica

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115383710800?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338722076&customid=&toolid=10050 This is a legit Viking contracted from Utica. This is a Toothpick pattern folder with flat bolsters as opposed to the rounded variety. So far so good. But, the c...
by Robo
Mon May 16, 2022 9:47 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Kutmaster tickler with fake Tested stamp and NOTE TO SELLERS!
Replies: 6
Views: 866

Kutmaster tickler with fake Tested stamp and NOTE TO SELLERS!

https://picclick.com/CASE-TESTED-Circle-C-Pocket-Knife-from-Parts-144543756741.html#&gid=1&pid=1 This one is getting bids already. It's a shame. I imagine folks new to the collecting game see a Case Tested stamp and immediately equate it to a high value, highly collectible find. But you have...
by Robo
Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Info about this knife?
Replies: 4
Views: 948

Re: Info about this knife?

KCharles wrote: Tue Mar 08, 2022 6:30 pm I am trying to figure out what generation of Bulldog knives this is. Found on my grandparents and don't really know anything about it. The blade is tarnished but says Trade Mark with the fighting dogs.
Reach out to Olderdogs, he might be able to help you.
by Robo
Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Winchester Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Charcoal Ruby Copper
Replies: 5
Views: 2236

Re: Charcoal Ruby Copper

1967redrider wrote: Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:35 am I now have these in 2, 3, 4 and 5 blade configurations. I really like how the nickel silver looks with this cell.
And it looks stable--no shinkage, no signs of out-gassing--awesome. Thanks for sharing these.
by Robo
Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:00 am
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Suspicious Jazzy Gambling Tickler on EBAY (pt. 2)
Replies: 0
Views: 603

Suspicious Jazzy Gambling Tickler on EBAY (pt. 2)

This knife has the profile of a "straight line" (late era) Remington RC853. Standard Knife Company (associated to Case) was Jobber who put various different brands of pocket knives out under the Standard Trademark in the early 1920's I own two toothpicks that were made by Imperial and one ...
by Robo
Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:27 am
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Suspicious Toothpicks from Jazzy Gambling on Ebay pt 1
Replies: 4
Views: 902

Suspicious Toothpicks from Jazzy Gambling on Ebay pt 1

Better late than never, I guess, Because this Auction is ending in under three hours. But I have deep concerns about two toothpick/Ticklers Jazzy Gambling has up for auction: The first one is supposed to be a Tested era toothpick. Jazzy doesn't list a pattern number but pattern numbers are rare on T...
by Robo
Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: Knife Repair and Restoration
Topic: Waterfall handle material
Replies: 11
Views: 1436

Re: Waterfall handle material

I dream of the day I find a bunch of stable celluloid on the Bay--that would be AWESOME! I actually bought a bunch of old handle material a while back, but it ended up being mostly ebony, some uninteresting bone--but there was a couple pieces of "ivory" celluloid, which I like and plan on ...
by Robo
Wed Aug 25, 2021 3:00 am
Forum: Knife Repair and Restoration
Topic: Low Temp welding rod to fix proud blades?
Replies: 8
Views: 1484

Re: Low Temp welding rod to fix proud blades?

Robo, I use a wire welder (also called a flux welder) as well when I want to add steel back on to a spring to fill in where a depression has been worn, or to add steel back onto a tang that has become worn down. But, the knife definitely has to be apart to do this. I have to confess that I'm not cl...
by Robo
Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: Knife Repair and Restoration
Topic: Low Temp welding rod to fix proud blades?
Replies: 8
Views: 1484

Low Temp welding rod to fix proud blades?

I just saw an ad on pintrest (See link) that promotes this low temp welding rod that you can use-- supposedly very effectively --to weld any type of metal easily with a hand-heldpropane welding torch. I was wondering if I could use something like this to create a 1/16" or even less "spacer...
by Robo
Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:44 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: who is your favorite vendor here on aapk
Replies: 26
Views: 3044

Re: who is your favorite vendor here on aapk

I have zero complaints about any of the vendors I've purchased from, I really can't recall a negative buying experience. I'm gonna give my props to Sanders Knives though. Been around for ever, always willing to accept a reasonable offer, and great presentation-- description and photo-wise-- of his p...
by Robo
Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Did you win this auction on Ebay?
Replies: 0
Views: 624

Did you win this auction on Ebay?

If you won this Case Bradford 61098 and are interested in selling it or trading for it please let me know. I own several 61098 folders from several eras. My interest in this one is the blade which is a varient I've never seen before on the large toothpick/ticklers. Thanks for contacting me either wa...
by Robo
Sun May 02, 2021 6:36 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Case tested 62098F Green Bone
Replies: 2
Views: 649

Re: Case tested 62098F Green Bone

I got this knife today and I was blown away by the condition! It’s one of the most beautiful knives I have ever held an laid eyes on. What a great addition to my collection Agreed--Great looking knife! I've enclosed a picture of the other version, the "Sea Beast" which featured "Crea...
by Robo
Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:24 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Ulster collectors
Replies: 7
Views: 1117

Re: Ulster collectors

I think you're going to get a few different answers to your question depending on the leanings of the forum member. At the end of the day, You gotta live with the knife. If you have a fix-broke-stuff-type of disposition it's gonna drive you nuts looking at a broken pocket knife you know you have the...
by Robo
Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:02 am
Forum: KA-BAR Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Who made KA-BAR pocket knives?
Replies: 18
Views: 3733

Re: Who made KA-BAR pocket knives?

chorizotaco wrote: Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:56 pm ::clapping:: thank you
Robo wrote: Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:13 pm
You're welcome, brother--happy to help.




by Robo
Mon Apr 05, 2021 2:58 am
Forum: KA-BAR Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Who made KA-BAR pocket knives?
Replies: 18
Views: 3733

Re: Who made KA-BAR pocket knives?

eveled wrote: Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:07 pm Great post. You put into words a lot of stuff I suspected, but had no proof.
Any Time--friend!
by Robo
Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:56 am
Forum: KA-BAR Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Who made KA-BAR pocket knives?
Replies: 18
Views: 3733

Re: Who made KA-BAR pocket knives?

Robo, you are definitely correct about Fred Biffar, I have a few fixed blades with his mark and they are definite Union Cut products. I have one! I don't think it's Union cut co tho. I'll take a look and let you know. It might have been a cheaper brand he was also peddling. He bought toothpicks fro...
by Robo
Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: KA-BAR Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Who made KA-BAR pocket knives?
Replies: 18
Views: 3733

Re: Who made KA-BAR pocket knives?

Ka-Bar (Uion Cut co) Made their own toothpick/tickler knives right up to the time they stopped looking like the ones they made. After that, it's a matter of identifying what the contract company's Toothpicks looked like. For instance, at some point in the 90's whatever conclomerate owned the name &q...
by Robo
Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:43 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: I think somebody just got a great deal on the Bay...
Replies: 8
Views: 1098

Re: I think somebody just got a great deal on the Bay...

Hmmmm, definitely something odd going on there. Look at the feedback the "buyer" left for the $25 sale: Seller cancelled auction and lied about the reason. Feb 21, 2021 ::teary_eyes:: Yeah, thanks for replies folks! Looks like somebody got to this seller. I had that happen to me one time ...
by Robo
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:20 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: I think somebody just got a great deal on the Bay...
Replies: 8
Views: 1098

I think somebody just got a great deal on the Bay...

Please correct me if I'm wrong but don't these old pick-lock Latima's normally go for hundreds? Some lucky person just scored this "Buy it Now" for 25 bucks! Check it out and see... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Latama-Pocket-Knife-Made-In-Italy-/393157485329?mkevt=1&toolid=10001&am...
by Robo
Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:49 am
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Queen #20 Being Passed off as a Case Tested XX 093
Replies: 12
Views: 2399

Re: Queen #20 Being Passed off as a Case Tested XX 093

Sir, in the spirit of this site, which is always friendly to the newcomer, and whose members generaly bend over backwards to keep posts about collecting, pocket knives, learning their history, modding them, or building them from scratch, free of talk that might lead to political or religious conflic...
by Robo
Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:00 am
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Queen #20 Being Passed off as a Case Tested XX 093
Replies: 12
Views: 2399

Re: Queen #20 Being Passed off as a Case Tested XX 093

The below knife is a queen #20 with the tang stamp shaved and replaced with a "Case Tested XX" cold stamp. In later years Queen shorted the length of their end cap, that's the dead givaway on this one,There are other more subtle differences, for sure, as there are no two companies that ma...
by Robo
Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: Schatt & Morgan Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Schatt & Morgan Toothpicks
Replies: 19
Views: 7055

Re: Schatt & Morgan Toothpicks

Sadly, Queen was probably grasping at straws in the end and jumped on to the "Tiny-Toothpick" bandwagon. I can't say for sure if these were made in China or if some of them were and others were made here--Case does this with their TTs. Even the larger, American made S&Ms pale in compa...
by Robo
Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: Schatt & Morgan Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Schatt & Morgan Toothpicks
Replies: 19
Views: 7055

Re: Schatt & Morgan Toothpicks

Sadly, Queen was probably grasping at straws in the end and jumped on to the "Tiny-Toothpick" bandwagon. I can't say for sure if these were made in China or if some of them were and others were made here--Case does this with their TTs. Even the larger, American made S&Ms pale in compa...

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