Ring opener knives
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UPDATED RING TURN COLLECTION PHOTO!
My entire collection so far:
My entire collection so far:
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A few more in the mail!
So I have coming in the mail:
French 'one blade' ring turn (all metal) 'BIJOULI'X INOX' stamped on blade.
Humphrey's Radiant MOP ring turn (minty) I have two already but this one had very minty blades!
Last but certainly not least: London Assurance Advertisement Ring Turn Fred B. Bain (super rare!)
These are seller photo's, I will of course post my own once they arrive.
So I have coming in the mail:
French 'one blade' ring turn (all metal) 'BIJOULI'X INOX' stamped on blade.
Humphrey's Radiant MOP ring turn (minty) I have two already but this one had very minty blades!
Last but certainly not least: London Assurance Advertisement Ring Turn Fred B. Bain (super rare!)
These are seller photo's, I will of course post my own once they arrive.
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Here's a question for you, what is the proportion of ring turners with nail nicks to those without. Is a nail nick on a ring turn a fail safe or a redundancy?
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Hey TMH,TheMadHungarian wrote:Here's a question for you, what is the proportion of ring turners with nail nicks to those without. Is a nail nick on a ring turn a fail safe or a redundancy?
You know I have seen this question asked before somewhere? I think there are several theories on this?
I read one - where a guy said maybe these knife blades were already 'in house' and then used later when they made ring turns? Explaining why the nail nicks are there on a ring turn. (I am not sold on this)
The standard thought is like you stated; 'fail safe system'.
I myself would tend to go with the latter theory.. it was there in case the ring torrent stripped out. (I have a few that came to me stripped out)
The ones I have with nail nick's I can still easily open. The ones I have without nicks that are stripped out... are a $*&@#% to open! But I can.
Does anyone else have any thoughts on this? Oh as far as what proportion there is? I do not know for sure, but I can tell you I have 50 ring turns now, and most have nail nicks in my collection. I would say at least 90% of mine, if not higher have the nicks.
Good question TMH
Cheers,
Kirk
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Two new ring turn knives in!
Both near mint!
London Assurance, Fred B. Bain very rare and in this condition even more so.
Adding another 'one blader' into my collection. These are hard to come by as well (just one blade)
This one doesn't have any maker just a blade stamp: French BIJOULI'X INOX
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Newest ring turn knife
Hello - here is my newest MOP ring turn guys. Near mint Boker 'Tree Brand' Mother of pearl scales! Even has the Boker tree stamped on each tang.
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Excellent. You have a fine collection. Keep posting pics. We love pics.
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Bronze4u
WOW mate you have an amazing collection of ring-pull knives. That is vert impressive indeed. I thought i was fortunate having 1. I tried to get a Canal Street one recently, but the guy wanted ridiculous money for it.....still looking.
Tony.
WOW mate you have an amazing collection of ring-pull knives. That is vert impressive indeed. I thought i was fortunate having 1. I tried to get a Canal Street one recently, but the guy wanted ridiculous money for it.....still looking.
Tony.
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Great looking knives kirk, I really like that bunch with the MOP handles.
Monte
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Thanks! Ok! Thank you for saying so....bdev wrote:Excellent. You have a fine collection. Keep posting pics. We love pics.
KM
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Thanks, Monte! Yeah, they are some of my most prized ring turns for sure. Or any with natural materials for handles.montemojo wrote:Great looking knives kirk, I really like that bunch with the MOP handles.
Monte
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Schradenut wrote:Bronze4u
WOW mate you have an amazing collection of ring-pull knives. That is vert impressive indeed. I thought i was fortunate having 1. I tried to get a Canal Street one recently, but the guy wanted ridiculous money for it.....still looking.
Tony.
Thanks mate! (Are you Australian?) Just curious... I was immigrating there and picked up saying 'mate' myself. Thank you... Yeah I have been busy hunting them down. I do have a Canal Street, but I am only looking to make trade, or trades for older ring turn knife (s) Yes they are expensive!
I will trade mine though for a good vintage ring turn
Cheers,
KM
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Vintage Schrade Walden SS755 Senator Ring Knife Red Comb Poultry Feed sign
Since you all like pics.. Here is another one in the mail on its way... Like new, still has the box and leather case. It is a stainless Schrade with customized advertising on it: 'Heads Up Club'
Here are the sellers photo's. Of course I will post my own photography once it is in.
Enjoy!
Kirk
Kirk
Since you all like pics.. Here is another one in the mail on its way... Like new, still has the box and leather case. It is a stainless Schrade with customized advertising on it: 'Heads Up Club'
Here are the sellers photo's. Of course I will post my own photography once it is in.
Enjoy!
Kirk
Kirk
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Another recent find is this tiny old 'Keen Kutter', one blade ring turn.
The spindle head has a small crack where the brass is wrapped around, there is a production seem on the side of spindle that runs up to said crack.
This little ring turn is a one blade ring turn, which in my opinion are much more scarce.
Cheers
Kirk
The spindle head has a small crack where the brass is wrapped around, there is a production seem on the side of spindle that runs up to said crack.
This little ring turn is a one blade ring turn, which in my opinion are much more scarce.
Cheers
Kirk
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Tony - Just an FYI for you.. I just found this Schrade ring turn posted on ebay:Schradenut wrote:Bronze4u
WOW mate you have an amazing collection of ring-pull knives. That is vert impressive indeed. I thought i was fortunate having 1. I tried to get a Canal Street one recently, but the guy wanted ridiculous money for it.....still looking.
Tony.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCHRADE-WALDEN- ... OSwsXVZZ8j~
I already have several like it, so I will not bid on this one. Just thought you might have interest.
Cheers,
Kirk
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Nice collection of ring openers! If you ever have any interest in selling the pearl H. Boker, I would be interested.bronze4u wrote:Hello - here is my newest MOP ring turn guys. Near mint Boker 'Tree Brand' Mother of pearl scales! Even has the Boker tree stamped on each tang.
ring list 18 Boker MOP #6 (2).JPGIMG_3400.JPGIMG_3402.JPG
A pocket knife is still an intimate personal possession of the individual who carries it and consequently deserves the best of materials, finish and workmanship in its production. (Quoted from Boker's 1928 cutlery catalog).
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thegreedygulo wrote:Nice collection of ring openers! If you ever have any interest in selling the pearl H. Boker, I would be interested.bronze4u wrote:Hello - here is my newest MOP ring turn guys. Near mint Boker 'Tree Brand' Mother of pearl scales! Even has the Boker tree stamped on each tang.
ring list 18 Boker MOP #6 (2).JPGIMG_3400.JPGIMG_3402.JPG
Thanks! I will keep you in mind should I ever need to get rid of it.
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I do have an extra MOP 'Humphrey's Radiant' I would consider trading for another ring turn, that I do not have though?thegreedygulo wrote:Nice collection of ring openers! If you ever have any interest in selling the pearl H. Boker, I would be interested.bronze4u wrote:Hello - here is my newest MOP ring turn guys. Near mint Boker 'Tree Brand' Mother of pearl scales! Even has the Boker tree stamped on each tang.
ring list 18 Boker MOP #6 (2).JPGIMG_3400.JPGIMG_3402.JPG
If you have a ring turn you'd trade let me know and we can trade pics. Then knives maybe.
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I appreciate the offer, but I only collect old H. Bokers.bronze4u wrote:I do have an extra MOP 'Humphrey's Radiant' I would consider trading for another ring turn, that I don not have though?thegreedygulo wrote:Nice collection of ring openers! If you ever have any interest in selling the pearl H. Boker, I would be interested.bronze4u wrote:Hello - here is my newest MOP ring turn guys. Near mint Boker 'Tree Brand' Mother of pearl scales! Even has the Boker tree stamped on each tang.
ring list 18 Boker MOP #6 (2).JPGIMG_3400.JPGIMG_3402.JPG
If you have a ring turn you'd trade let me know and we can trade pics. Then knives maybe.
A pocket knife is still an intimate personal possession of the individual who carries it and consequently deserves the best of materials, finish and workmanship in its production. (Quoted from Boker's 1928 cutlery catalog).
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Swap ring turns anybody?
I have this beautiful MOP, Humphrey's Radiant' no cracks! Has the classic 'lantern logo' stamped on tang. Sheffield England.
It has normal pocket wear and is in great shape for it's age. The Mother of pearl has great 'fire' I would trade for a nice ring turn that I do not have in my collection. I have three of these! (One for trade)
Just let me know, or send pics of proposed trade ring turn.
Cheers guys!
Kirk
I have this beautiful MOP, Humphrey's Radiant' no cracks! Has the classic 'lantern logo' stamped on tang. Sheffield England.
It has normal pocket wear and is in great shape for it's age. The Mother of pearl has great 'fire' I would trade for a nice ring turn that I do not have in my collection. I have three of these! (One for trade)
Just let me know, or send pics of proposed trade ring turn.
Cheers guys!
Kirk
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Cheers,thegreedygulo wrote:I appreciate the offer, but I only collect old H. Bokers.bronze4u wrote:I do have an extra MOP 'Humphrey's Radiant' I would consider trading for another ring turn, that I don not have though?thegreedygulo wrote:
Nice collection of ring openers! If you ever have any interest in selling the pearl H. Boker, I would be interested.
If you have a ring turn you'd trade let me know and we can trade pics. Then knives maybe.
Kirk
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Another new ring-turn!
I have an association with an online 'picker' in the U. K. now, and he just found and sold me this Joseph Rogers & Sons, Sheffield made old ring turn knife. This is an old one I am sure... I really appreciate the ones that are still full bladed, yet have a great patina going on...
I take new pics when I have it in hand.
Whoohoo!
Kirk
I have an association with an online 'picker' in the U. K. now, and he just found and sold me this Joseph Rogers & Sons, Sheffield made old ring turn knife. This is an old one I am sure... I really appreciate the ones that are still full bladed, yet have a great patina going on...
I take new pics when I have it in hand.
Whoohoo!
Kirk
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I am only listing the four brand named mop ring turns I have found and collected:
Harrison Bros & Howson Sheffield 1 blade (Celluloid Handle restored with MOP handles - By Mr. by Bill DeShivs!)
Humphrey's Radiant, Sheffield
Black Diamond L.B.L. Fully WD Crucible Steel
H. Boker & CO.S Cutlery
*NOTE: The photography in no way does the MOP handles any justice!
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bronze4u wrote:Another new ring-turn!
I have an association with an online 'picker' in the U. K. now, and he just found and sold me this Joseph Rogers & Sons, Sheffield made old ring turn knife. This is an old one I am sure... I really appreciate the ones that are still full bladed, yet have a great patina going on...
I take new pics when I have it in hand.
Whoohoo!
Kirk
ring list 55 Joseph Rogers & Sons Sheffield.jpg
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