The Walden Knife Company 1870-1923

[58chevy348]

Yes, it certainly looks like it has had its share of work done. While I love finding early knives in near mint condition, there's something about these survivor knives that really speaks to me. The stories these knives could tell! I just enjoy collecting the early US brands and learning more about their history.

[FRJ]

Here's one.

[ea42]

Joe that is a stunning example, what beautiful lines!

Eric

[FRJ]

Thank you, Eric.

I love the flush tang at the bolster.

[ratlesnake75]

Hey GUYS, Have a Neat Walden so thought I would post it here in the Walden Section.
A TRUE Jumbo knife to me,,,,XTRA Wide Master blade and XTRA Wide backspring. Just shy of 3 7/8" closed,,Beefy Beefy
Kind Regards,
Mark

[KAW]

Got a knife a couple of weeks ago that is a good enough reason to bump up the thread again....

”Salesman Sample” with "0751F" etched on the back of blade with a nail file at the other end.
2¾" closed with peach seed bone & nickel silver tip bolsters. Any idea as to how old this gem may be?

[danno50]

Lovely old Walden knife, KAW! No idea of age. Welcome to AAPK.
Dan

[deltaboy]

Love seeing these old Walden Knifes!

[wlf]

Walden closed in 1923, that's as close as I can come. I'd guess late teens on up by the jigging.(?)

Welcome here KAW.

[Duffer]

Nice Walden Knife Co. folders Joe, Mark and KAW!

Here is a Walden Congress I got awhile back. I don't believe I ever posted a photo of it. It is 3.25 inches closed with rat tail bolsters.. Blades all have nice action and the jigged bone handles are nice with no cracks.

[danno50]

Lovely knife, Lloyd, with blade etch to boot! Very closely matches the Keen Kutter 4328, found on page 212 of Sellens.
Dan

[peanut740]

Lloyd

[Duffer]

Thanks Dan & Roger! I appreciate your nice comments Yeah Dan Looks like the same pattern or catalog number 4328 in Sellens on page 212 or bottom of page 213 catalog number 4527.

[KAW]

Right back at ya Lloyd with the nice folder comment
I'm gonna hafta start lookin' around for some of those blade etch oldies....
it certainly does add character to an already awesome knife!

[FRJ]

That is a fine Congress you have there, Lloyd. Beautiful in every way.
With the 3 1/4" length it seems to favor the 4527.

[danno50]

It most certainly is more like the 4527, I was remiss in not comparing lengths. Also, the bolsters are similar on the 4527 to the OP knife.
Dan

[KAW]

Here's another little Congress.... not nearly as nice as Lloyd's.... it has its issues.... but with nice Mother of Pearl covers....
which is why I picked it up as its my one & only MoP!

[Scottf64]

Thank you for the ad to the group.

Can anyone help on rarity and value??
Well used Walden cutlery co NY.

Any help is much appreciated
Thank you
Scott

[peanut740]

Well used,cracked handles,not much.

[Tony_Wood]

I posted this in the find of the day, but want to catalog here as well.

[peanut740]

That's a keeper Tony,really nice ivory!

[LongBlade]

Wow - That's a beauty Tony ... Those handles are in awesome condition as are the blades for a knife with a good amount of age - quite honestly I like a nice old pen knife just as much & sometimes more (like your example) than the big ol' jacks ..

[KAW]

Sweet! That's a real drooler...
I'm with Lee... I tend to carry a pen more often than any other in my pocket... especially during an evening out on the town.

[BWT]

Beautiful knife Tony, thanks for sharing it. That's my kinda knife

[WelderBob]

I'd like to add this slim trapper to the lineup, 3 7/8" closed with nickel silver liners and fancy bolsters.