The Walden Knife Company 1870-1923
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Those are some really nice knives everyone
Ive got one Walden Knife co i believe its a rattail pruner
Snaps like a beartrap and is a solid built knife
Ive got one Walden Knife co i believe its a rattail pruner
Snaps like a beartrap and is a solid built knife
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Travis,
Another nice old knife
Usually the springs on them old pruners are strong
Another nice old knife
Usually the springs on them old pruners are strong
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Here's a little story to enlighten you about the shenanigans that went on in the knife shops. With the number of folks these places employed, you have to figure there was at least a little tomfoolery going on during the down times. This one involves the sometimes mascot of the old Walden Knife Co., a big 'ol tomcat named Oscar. Now the knife shop was located near the banks of the Wallkill River, and a small canal was run off the river to supply some water power for the equipment. One of the better known attributes of Oscar was his "ability" to drag folks across the canal in a one-on-one tug of war. How'd he do this you ask? Well it went something like this:
A new employee would eventually hear of Oscar's prowess, and be invited to test his mettle against the cat. A crowd would gather on either side of the canal, one to "tie" the rope around Oscar, the other to tie the rope around the participant. They'd each be situated on opposite banks at the water's edge, and while the folks on the employee's side kept his attention, someone would shout "GO!", and the Oscar side crowd would grab up the rope and drag the hapless victim across the canal before he knew what hit him. While he was spittin' and sputterin' on the bank, the crowd would make like they were untying the rope from around the cat, and console the stupified victim. Some folks would catch on right away, but there were a few who actually believed the cat had done it, including one person who actually demanded a re-match, insisting that he would beat that darned cat given a second chance.
Ahh, the good "ol days
Eric
A new employee would eventually hear of Oscar's prowess, and be invited to test his mettle against the cat. A crowd would gather on either side of the canal, one to "tie" the rope around Oscar, the other to tie the rope around the participant. They'd each be situated on opposite banks at the water's edge, and while the folks on the employee's side kept his attention, someone would shout "GO!", and the Oscar side crowd would grab up the rope and drag the hapless victim across the canal before he knew what hit him. While he was spittin' and sputterin' on the bank, the crowd would make like they were untying the rope from around the cat, and console the stupified victim. Some folks would catch on right away, but there were a few who actually believed the cat had done it, including one person who actually demanded a re-match, insisting that he would beat that darned cat given a second chance.
Ahh, the good "ol days
Eric
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Here is an old Walden doctor`s knife.
It has perfect Horn handles, worn blades, and grooved steel bolsters.
It has perfect Horn handles, worn blades, and grooved steel bolsters.
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Here is a well used cattle knife with pickbone handles.
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Nice knives fellas Bull
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I was just reading through this thread & thought I would show you my Walden. It's the same pattern as yours. I actually bought it as a gift, but then couldn't give it away once I got it.Miller Bro`s wrote:Here is an old Walden with most unusual aluminum bolsters nicely hand engraved.
One broken pen blade
I also found this write up in the Encyclopedia of Old Pocket Knives by Roy Erhardt. It appears to be out of the old Maher & Grosh catalog.
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Kathy,
Very nice knife It is very similar to the one I posted a picture of. I like the way they drilled a hole in the center of each pin and then engraved the aluminum bolsters with the head of a flower
Burkinshaw and other early knife companies did this type of engraving on aluminum handle knives, and on just the bolsters. The most common engraved aluminum handle knives are the ones made for the E.H. Best Co. Boston Mass., most of these are made by Schrade, but you will find some by N.Y. Knife Co. and others.
Very nice knife It is very similar to the one I posted a picture of. I like the way they drilled a hole in the center of each pin and then engraved the aluminum bolsters with the head of a flower
Burkinshaw and other early knife companies did this type of engraving on aluminum handle knives, and on just the bolsters. The most common engraved aluminum handle knives are the ones made for the E.H. Best Co. Boston Mass., most of these are made by Schrade, but you will find some by N.Y. Knife Co. and others.
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Vintage Walden Knife Co. 3864-1/4 Moose or Muskrat Knife??
I have this nice old Walden knife. On both tangs it I believe reads Walden Knife Co. Made in U.S.A. on the reverse side of the master blade is stamped on the tang 3864-1/4. I can not find out any info on this model! Is this a Muskrat or is this a Moose? It has nice stag bone handles and measures approx. 4" closed.
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DON.. i'd call it a moose.. but hey
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I just scored a 4039 bone handle. Soooooooooooooooo suhweeeeeet!
I'll post pics later (I'm posting in here so I can find this thread easily )
Okie dokie....here we go....
I'll post pics later (I'm posting in here so I can find this thread easily )
Okie dokie....here we go....
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Walden Knife Co N.Y. 4" stockman sheepfoot and spay some blade loss to sharpening
master blade better, all in all a nice old knife.
Stockman
master blade better, all in all a nice old knife.
Stockman
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A Walden
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I've noticed that most Walden knives are stamped "Walden Knife Co, New York", but I've seen several that were stamped "Walden Knife Co, Made in USA".
Does anyone know if the change in the tang stamp coincided with the takeover by Winchester, or if any Walden-stamped knives were made by Winchester in New Haven?
Does anyone know if the change in the tang stamp coincided with the takeover by Winchester, or if any Walden-stamped knives were made by Winchester in New Haven?
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Yep, Id like to know the answer to that one too since my recent find is stamped "MADE IN USA" also. Hopefully we can get more info.
Bob
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That's a beauty of a knife Bob
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God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
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Nice one Bob!
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Thanks for the kind words TJ and Dale,
I`m really hoping others will chime in on their finds and any detailed information on the Walden Knife Company and the knives they produced with pattern numbers, tang stamp variations, transition information to Winchester and to E.C. Simmons, etc. I`ve fallen in love with this knife and when I do this (as I have with others before )I kind of become a sponge on information about the maker.
Bob
I`m really hoping others will chime in on their finds and any detailed information on the Walden Knife Company and the knives they produced with pattern numbers, tang stamp variations, transition information to Winchester and to E.C. Simmons, etc. I`ve fallen in love with this knife and when I do this (as I have with others before )I kind of become a sponge on information about the maker.
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I think, or at least I've read, that the "Made In U.S.A." tang stamps coincided with a Federal regulation passed in 1921.
Seems that's in Levine's Guide somewhere.
Charlie Noyes
Seems that's in Levine's Guide somewhere.
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Thanks Charlie, seems I vaguely remember something about that too( in Levines guide). I`m going to get a little more reading done this weekend and see if I can locate it. I appreciate your input greatly!
Bob
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The Press Button on the right is stamped " Walden Knife Co. NY" I believe it is one of the very first ones made. Not sure if they had not decided on the "Press Button Knife Co." name or just didn't have a stamp ready. The knife on the left is also extremely rare as it has a sabre grind blade where most usually had a clip blade or a spear blade. It does not have a tang stamp on the front tang only U.S Pat. 470,605 on the back tang. Not sure if it 's worn away or just never was stamped. Usually these have a pretty deep stamp so it would take a lot wear.
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Wow, those are georgious Dragon! Thank you for showing and for adding the historical factors! I`m loving this thread....hopw we have more people show their finds!
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Found this one Saturday. The manicure blade is broken, but i still like it
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Wow, thats a dandy knife Bill! Thanks for showing!
Bob
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