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by richard
Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Need help identifying aMarbles fixed blade please
Replies: 14
Views: 578

Re: Need help identifying aMarbles fixed blade please

The markings were in Serif fonts, and the letter A could either be seen facing right or left. Here’s how to date them apart:

Serif A facing right – the 1940s to 1950s era;
Serif A facing left – 1911 – 1930s era.
by richard
Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Need help identifying aMarbles fixed blade please
Replies: 14
Views: 578

Re: Need help identifying aMarbles fixed blade please

It looks like a marbles canoe pattern to me. circa 1940's.
by richard
Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:48 am
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Flea market find ?
Replies: 5
Views: 720

Flea market find ?

I found this at a flea market. does any one have any idea on the maker, or age of it? the only stamps on it, are a 5 number serial number. i am going to try to restore it. it has a nice octaganal barrell. but the pump action , is stuck solid.
by richard
Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: T inside a Shield - Maker?
Replies: 3
Views: 368

Re: T inside a Shield - Maker?

Looks like it was was done with a dremel engraving tool,to personalise it?
by richard
Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:22 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Tang stamp ID
Replies: 8
Views: 648

Re: Tang stamp ID

Nice knife. is it missing a blade? as the tang stamp, suggests 3 blades?
by richard
Sun May 15, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Flea market find ?
Replies: 3
Views: 668

Re: Flea market find ?

Thank you for your answers, now to find the other part.
by richard
Sun May 15, 2022 2:14 am
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Flea market find ?
Replies: 3
Views: 668

Flea market find ?

Picked this up at the local flea market, for $3
any one know what it is used for.?
has a sharp front edge, all other edges are square .
thanks for looking.
by richard
Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:31 am
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: TEXAS TORNADO'S
Replies: 5
Views: 829

Re: TEXAS TORNADO'S

Richard, the tornadoes in Texas were yesterday afternoon and last night. I haven’t heard about any tornadoes hitting Pflugerville, and Ray made a few posts here earlier today. So I’m sure he’s okay and appreciates your concern. ::tu:: Hopefully he’ll see this and confirm. Many other Texans across t...
by richard
Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:57 am
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: TEXAS TORNADO'S
Replies: 5
Views: 829

TEXAS TORNADO'S

I HOPE AND PRAY , RAY '' SWEET WATER KNIVES " TEXAS, IS SAFE AND WELL.
GOD BLESS YOU RAY.
by richard
Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: pocket knife query
Replies: 14
Views: 1415

Re: pocket knife query

i would say a well worn grafting knife.
by richard
Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: THREE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
Replies: 35
Views: 3842

Re: THREE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

I to , enjoy a good book.
by richard
Mon Dec 13, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: Rough Rider Knife Forum
Topic: Does anyone know where I can find the serial numbers for Rough Rider Knives?
Replies: 7
Views: 2851

Re: Does anyone know where I can find the serial numbers for Rough Rider Knives?

Products by Rough Rider Knives - List All - Knife Country, USA https://www.knifecountryusa.com/shop/manufacturer/list/279/rough-rider... Rough Rider 2220 Scout Knife Tiger Pattern; Rough Rider 2221 Tiger Tiny Toothpick; Rough Rider 2222 Tiger Sowbelly; Rough Rider 2223 Magicians Canoe; Rough Rider 2...
by richard
Mon Dec 13, 2021 7:57 pm
Forum: Rough Rider Knife Forum
Topic: Does anyone know where I can find the serial numbers for Rough Rider Knives?
Replies: 7
Views: 2851

Re: Does anyone know where I can find the serial numbers for Rough Rider Knives?

440A stainless steel blades. Master blade embellishment. Rough Rider tang stamp. Synthetic handles with colors ranging from brown through shades of red, then orange, to shades of yellow. Brass liners. Nickel silver bolsters and spacers. 3-1/8″ Clip point blade. 3-1/8″ Spey blade. Blade widths: 1/2″....
by richard
Sun Dec 12, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: THREE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
Replies: 35
Views: 3842

Re: THREE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

Nice items, i like that arrow head fob.
by richard
Sat Dec 11, 2021 11:47 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: THREE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
Replies: 35
Views: 3842

Re: THREE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

M y freind makes the planes. to do fine edgeing work, a luthier could use it.
the lighter was made by a apprentice engineer . still works fine.
the oil can i use to oil my honeing stones. it was originaly for a sewing machine.
by richard
Sat Dec 11, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: THREE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
Replies: 35
Views: 3842

Re: THREE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

Here are another 3 i am fond of.
1. a small fully working block plane made by a friend.
2. a small hand made brass and copper cigarette lighter.
3. a small oil can .
by richard
Sat Dec 11, 2021 8:12 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: THREE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
Replies: 35
Views: 3842

Re: THREE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

I came across this old thread that was started by "richard" while I was searching for sharpening stones. I wanted to bring it up again because I thought some of you might find it interesting to contribute to. It seems like it could be a fun thread. I am showing a copper jewlers anvil and ...
by richard
Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:20 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Real of fake?
Replies: 3
Views: 906

Re: Real of fake?

The stamps on the bolster, and blade dont look right to me.
and the covers look unfinished.
i would say fake.
by richard
Sat Nov 27, 2021 11:50 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Keen Kutter: Real or fake??
Replies: 6
Views: 1105

Re: Keen Kutter: Real or fake??

case coke bottle frame.
by richard
Sat Nov 27, 2021 11:40 pm
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Keen Kutter: Real or fake??
Replies: 6
Views: 1105

Re: Keen Kutter: Real or fake??

I am no expert, but it looks to me, like a keen kutter blade, in a case frame. and the shield. should be the bow tie type.?
by richard
Fri Sep 24, 2021 10:36 pm
Forum: Camillus Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Dug up an old Camillus
Replies: 8
Views: 1192

Re: Dug up an old Camillus

Here is my old 64. which was allso not in good shape when i got it.
the blades are well worn, and the bone covers are cracked, but it still walks and talks no blade wobble.
i use it nearly every day.
by richard
Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:35 am
Forum: Knife Related Q&A
Topic: Early 19th Century Pocket Knife Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 1540

Re: Early 19th Century Pocket Knife Questions

is this the same knife you have ? was sold on ebay 2017.

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