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Agreed. They are good knives.
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I recently noticed a Parker with two roosters etched on the main, and a big honkin' cockspur saw as a second blade. Is anyone familiar with it? Is it a genuine Parker Custom, or a clever throw-together knife ?

Thanks for any help (and yes, I've read the cockspur threads).
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I recently received this Frost Cutlery folder, and it's a big ole' knife! Measures 10" oal/SS spear-point blade with n/n, NS bolsters, brass pins, and what I think are Rosewood covers. Has a comfortable weight of about 8 oz.'s, and arrived freshly sharpened by my friend Mark from SSk. There is an etch of a graveyard on the blade, and a stamp of 131 on the bolster, as well as Frost's logo and "Frost Cutlery/Surgical Steel/Japan" tang stamp. Walks open smoothly with a solid half-stop, and talks loudly when closing. A nice big knife to add to my collection! 8)
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Madmarco wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 8:19 pm I recently received this Frost Cutlery folder, and it's a big ole' knife! Measures 10" oal/SS spear-point blade with n/n, NS bolsters, brass pins, and what I think are Rosewood covers. Has a comfortable weight of about 8 oz.'s, and arrived freshly sharpened by my friend Mark from SSk. There is an etch of a graveyard on the blade, and a stamp of 131 on the bolster, as well as Frost's logo and "Frost Cutlery/Surgical Steel/Japan" tang stamp. Walks open smoothly with a solid half-stop, and talks loudly when closing. A nice big knife to add to my collection! 8)WIN_20210517_14_18_12_Pro.jpgWIN_20210517_14_17_37_Pro.jpg
I like that one, Mark. Does the pattern have any kind of name? I'm wondering if the graveyard etch is because the handle is somewhat shaped like a coffin.
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Railsplitter wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 8:30 pm
Madmarco wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 8:19 pm I recently received this Frost Cutlery folder, and it's a big ole' knife! Measures 10" oal/SS spear-point blade with n/n, NS bolsters, brass pins, and what I think are Rosewood covers. Has a comfortable weight of about 8 oz.'s, and arrived freshly sharpened by my friend Mark from SSk. There is an etch of a graveyard on the blade, and a stamp of 131 on the bolster, as well as Frost's logo and "Frost Cutlery/Surgical Steel/Japan" tang stamp. Walks open smoothly with a solid half-stop, and talks loudly when closing. A nice big knife to add to my collection! 8)WIN_20210517_14_18_12_Pro.jpgWIN_20210517_14_17_37_Pro.jpg
I like that one, Mark. Does the pattern have any kind of name? I'm wondering if the graveyard etch is because the handle is somewhat shaped like a coffin.
I'm afraid I don't have a pattern name for you Rick. ::shrug:: It was won on auction from Ebay and the only description was what I provided. I didn't make the connection between the etch and the coffin shaped handle, but now that you mention it, I'm sure they're connected. I'll do a little research and see if I can come up with a pattern name. Thanks for the compliment! 8)
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Madmarco wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 8:19 pm I recently received this Frost Cutlery folder, and it's a big ole' knife! Measures 10" oal/SS spear-point blade with n/n, NS bolsters, brass pins, and what I think are Rosewood covers. Has a comfortable weight of about 8 oz.'s, and arrived freshly sharpened by my friend Mark from SSk. There is an etch of a graveyard on the blade, and a stamp of 131 on the bolster, as well as Frost's logo and "Frost Cutlery/Surgical Steel/Japan" tang stamp. Walks open smoothly with a solid half-stop, and talks loudly when closing. A nice big knife to add to my collection! 8)WIN_20210517_14_18_12_Pro.jpgWIN_20210517_14_17_37_Pro.jpg
Wow :shock:, that's a big knife!
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MechanicalBear wrote: Wed May 19, 2021 7:51 pm
Madmarco wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 8:19 pm I recently received this Frost Cutlery folder, and it's a big ole' knife! Measures 10" oal/SS spear-point blade with n/n, NS bolsters, brass pins, and what I think are Rosewood covers. Has a comfortable weight of about 8 oz.'s, and arrived freshly sharpened by my friend Mark from SSk. There is an etch of a graveyard on the blade, and a stamp of 131 on the bolster, as well as Frost's logo and "Frost Cutlery/Surgical Steel/Japan" tang stamp. Walks open smoothly with a solid half-stop, and talks loudly when closing. A nice big knife to add to my collection! 8)WIN_20210517_14_18_12_Pro.jpgWIN_20210517_14_17_37_Pro.jpg
Wow :shock:, that's a big knife!
Yah, it's a big one Bear. ::uc:: When you have this knife in-hand you know you're holding a substantial knife, just the way I like em'. 8)
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I just love single blade gnarly stag knives which is why I couldn't pass this one up. (Purchased from LDF Knives AAPK store.)


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QTCut5 wrote: Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:02 am I just love single blade gnarly stag knives which is why I couldn't pass this one up. (Purchased from LDF Knives AAPK store.)


Parker Cutlery Co. Eagle K-734 single blade Trapper. Thank you, Lance! ::tu:: ::handshake::
That is one lovely knife Q. I too am partial to single-blade knives, and yours with those gorgeous stag covers is just exceptional. Very nice and congratulations on that find. 8)
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QTCut5 wrote: Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:02 am I just love single blade gnarly stag knives which is why I couldn't pass this one up. (Purchased from LDF Knives AAPK store.)


Parker Cutlery Co. Eagle K-734 single blade Trapper. Thank you, Lance! ::tu:: ::handshake::
You're welcome my friend! keep an eye on my store ::handshake::
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No posts in this thread for about a month so I'm pleased to say I have this one to show you guys! It is similar to the knife that BigBore posted on March 31st/2018, but mine is only a 1 blade that's bayonet ground instead of the 2 blade clip-point B.B. showed. It's an 11" oal Parker "Jumbo" folder/SS bayonet blade with n/n and etches, N/S bolsters with engravings on both sides, brass liners and pins, forward lockback blade release, and thick jigged brown/white stag covers with N/S oval inlay. Hand made in Japan in the 1980's by the late Tak Fukutu. Sorry bout' the glare! 8)
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I'm having trouble finding any information on this Parker Cut knife. I assume it was part of a bicentennial set? Trying to establish fair value as I liquidate a friends estate. thanks for any help you can provide....
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jspivey57 wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:51 pm I'm having trouble finding any information on this Parker Cut knife. I assume it was part of a bicentennial set? Trying to establish fair value as I liquidate a friends estate. thanks for any help you can provide....20211015_124712.jpg
I can't help with your questions J., ::shrug:: but an internet search of any tang numbers or stamps might produce results. And, ::welcome:: to AAPK! ::handshake:: 8)
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jspivey57 wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:51 pm I'm having trouble finding any information on this Parker Cut knife. I assume it was part of a bicentennial set? Trying to establish fair value as I liquidate a friends estate. thanks for any help you can provide....20211015_124712.jpg
Really difficult to establish any kind of value (fair or otherwise) on Parker knives. Generally they are not highly sought after by knife collectors even though they are fairly decent knives for the most part. The fact that yours is part of a set and appears to be in good condition will likely make it somewhat more desirable...but I wouldn't expect it to fetch a high dollar amount.

My advice is to put it up for auction on eBay with a minimum opening bid amount that you would be satisfied with in the event you get only one bidder and that's what it ends up selling for. Another option is to pick a random amount that is about twice what you'd like to get for it (like $69.99) but add a Best Offer option. If it doesn't sell in a week, lower the price and relist it...eventually someone will buy it, and you might even get lucky and have several bidders drive up the price. But, if you set a Buy It Now price that is too high it will not sell and eBay surfers will simply ignore it and just keep passing it by regardless of how many times it gets relisted.

JMO, YMMV. :|
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I would like to point out that Mr. Spivey is the maker of the formidable Sabertooth knife which can well handle any task encountered in the field.
Among other accomplishments, Mr. Spivey rode solo on his horse from coast to coast and made another horseback trip from the Canadian and Mexican borders.
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Quick Steel wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:44 pm I would like to point out that Mr. Spivey is the maker of the formidable Sabertooth knife which can well handle any task encountered in the field.
Among other accomplishments, Mr. Spivey rode solo on his horse from coast to coast and made another horseback trip from the Canadian and Mexican borders.

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Wow, that knife looks like it could chop down a tree if one so desired! Thx for the insight into Mr. Spivey, Garry! 8)
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Here's a set I picked up.
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jspivey57 wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:51 pm I'm having trouble finding any information on this Parker Cut knife. I assume it was part of a bicentennial set? Trying to establish fair value as I liquidate a friends estate. thanks for any help you can provide....20211015_124712.jpg
I recently saw a Parker 200th Anniversary on ebay that was etched "We the people", but, it was shaped like a Buck 110 with an asking price of US$85. if that helps at all! 8)
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I've had this Parker and Son Second Cut Stag Series folding Safety Hunter (K 419) for several years now, just looked it up in Jim Parker's Pocket Knife Traders Price Guide Volume 4.
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1967redrider wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:41 pm I've had this Parker and Son Second Cut Stag Series folding Safety Hunter (K 419) for several years now, just looked it up in Jim Parker's Pocket Knife Traders Price Guide Volume 4.
Sooo you're saying it's worth $90., or...? ::shrug:: Beautiful knife, BTW! 8)
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Madmarco wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 2:06 am
1967redrider wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:41 pm I've had this Parker and Son Second Cut Stag Series folding Safety Hunter (K 419) for several years now, just looked it up in Jim Parker's Pocket Knife Traders Price Guide Volume 4.
Sooo you're saying it's worth $90., or...? ::shrug:: Beautiful knife, BTW! 8)

I don't put much thought into book values, Mark, but I was interested in learning about this Second Cut Stag Series and the Parker and Son tang stamp, offered in 1982. ::nod::
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1967redrider wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 3:26 am
Madmarco wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 2:06 am
1967redrider wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:41 pm I've had this Parker and Son Second Cut Stag Series folding Safety Hunter (K 419) for several years now, just looked it up in Jim Parker's Pocket Knife Traders Price Guide Volume 4.
Sooo you're saying it's worth $90., or...? ::shrug:: Beautiful knife, BTW! 8)

I don't put much thought into book values, Mark, but I was interested in learning about this Second Cut Stag Series and the Parker and Son tang stamp, offered in 1982. ::nod::
Oh, I get it now! DUH! From what you posted it sounded like you were referring to the value because it is a price guide, but you've now explained that the info you were after was tang stamps and years of production. My bad! ::facepalm:: 8)
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Madmarco wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:27 pm
1967redrider wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 3:26 am
Madmarco wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 2:06 am
Sooo you're saying it's worth $90., or...? ::shrug:: Beautiful knife, BTW! 8)

I don't put much thought into book values, Mark, but I was interested in learning about this Second Cut Stag Series and the Parker and Son tang stamp, offered in 1982. ::nod::
Oh, I get it now! DUH! From what you posted it sounded like you were referring to the value because it is a price guide, but you've now explained that the info you were after was tang stamps and years of production. My bad! ::facepalm:: 8)


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I won this gently used Parker "Big Lou" gunstock slip-joint recently on ebay, and man do I like this knife! It's 8 3/4" oal/SS spear-point blade with n/n, NS bolsters, brass liners and pins, and cream colored covers.(Say that fast 3 times!)Comfortable weight, along with smooth walk n' snappy talk, and excellent fit n' finish. Nice knife for all of US$26.! 8)
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Awesome Gunstock, Mark. ::tu::
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