knife id please

[gordonjohn]

I picked up this knife at a rummage sale for 2 bucks ,but all the digging I have done still I cannot find any info about this knife .Main blade tang stamp reads jackknife shop Chicago , the smaller blade reads union stock yard. I am sure that you fellows can help me out

[1967redrider]

Man, you done good! Others will be along to buy this from you if you're selling and it's legit.

John

[ea42]

That knife was made by Schrade Cut Co or possibly later after they changed to Schrade Walden, likely somewhere between 1920 and 1950ish. If someone knows when those tang stamps were in use you could probably nail it down even closer.

Eric

[peanut740]

I believe Eric pretty much nailed it.

[knifeaholic]

Wow - that is a rare and desirable brand, the knife was made on contract (as others have said) by Schrade Cutlery circa 1940's to 50's.

Search on these forums for "Jack Knife Ben" and "Jack Knife Shop" and you will find a lot of history.

These were brand names, along with Union Stock Yards Chicago, that were used by immigrant Ben Schon when he established a business selling pocket knives to the farmers and ranchers that came from all over the Midwest to bring their cattle to market at the Chicago stock yards.

Pocket knives with these tang stamps are very desirable to collectors.

[kootenay joe]

Quote: "I picked up this knife at a rummage sale for 2 bucks".
Pretty well everyone here is now insanely jealous.
If you are more familiar with cars than knives, then your purchase is like finding a lightly used 1955 Ford Thunderbird for $250.
kj

[Madmarco]

I picked up this knife at a rummage sale for 2 bucks ,but all the digging I have done still I cannot find any info about this knife .Main blade tang stamp reads jackknife shop Chicago , the smaller blade reads union stock yard. I am sure that you fellows can help me out_DSC0060.JPG_DSC0061.JPG_DSC0063.JPG_DSC0066.JPG

Others have given you accurate information about your knife G.J., something I couldn't have done, but, to AAPK!

[FRJ]

Welcome here, gordonjohn. Good things happen to good people!

You've got a keeper.

[Dan In MI]

Pretty well everyone here is now insanely jealous.

I'm pretty dang close...and maybe just a little more optimistic for my future flea market hunts. Congratulations on a superb knfe, and welcome to AAPK!

[gordonjohn]

Hi I want to thank everybody for all the great info. I knew that I could count on you guys to help me, I enjoy this web site a lot and hope to post more pics. gordonjohn thanks again