Sorry, I can't help with the info...although, I too would like to know. That is one gorgeous knife!RalphAlsip wrote:I posted a "who made it?" question regarding this HSB large cigar cattle knife in another thread. I am hoping this is a more appropriate thread to gain insight about the knife. It is marked Hibbard Spencer Bartlett, but is missing the "OVB" designation. Closed length is approximately 4 1/4".
Any insight with regard to maker and approximately when it was made would be appreciated greatly. Thanks for looking.
Old HIBBARD, SPENCER & BARTLET---OVB---Knives
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Hey Jerry, I would think it was made either in the 1910s or 20s Era. Most of the oldest or 1800s era HSB knives were stamped OVB on the tang of master. Also, On your secondary blades is a normal straightline stamping & on the older ones its stamped HSB & Co in a pretty curved fashion. Also note there is NO extra rivot in the back handle which is another clue for age. All these things add up to the latest possible it could have been made is in the 1930s because after that we just dont see all blades stamped knife anymore. Given the fact that its in the Jumbo Cattle knife,,,I would venture in the 1920s Era myself & I believe thats when it was made.RalphAlsip wrote:I posted a "who made it?" question regarding this HSB large cigar cattle knife in another thread. I am hoping this is a more appropriate thread to gain insight about the knife. It is marked Hibbard Spencer Bartlett, but is missing the "OVB" designation. Closed length is approximately 4 1/4".
Any insight with regard to maker and approximately when it was made would be appreciated greatly. Thanks for looking.
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A little barlow I picked up at a flea sale.
Snappy and tight with perfect bone
Kerry
Snappy and tight with perfect bone
Kerry
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Thanks, Peanut. I had one but this one is better.peanut740 wrote:Nice one Kerry!
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Nice Keith ... Big old swell-end with great etch, big blade - NICE
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I don't think they come any sweeter than that.____Daveespn77 wrote:Picked this one up.
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Thanks guys.
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Man, that's a great one, Keith.
What a fine matchstrike and etch.
They always seem to have such a nice crisp tamp.
What a fine matchstrike and etch.
They always seem to have such a nice crisp tamp.
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Beautiful knife Keith! It's got everything going for it.
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The snap, weight, big half stop. Feels very well made. Can't imagine it was used much. Thanks for all the comments.
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Older HSB jumbo whittler with a neat double pull.
Roger
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Roger you’ve been very busy posting today. I really enjoyed your sleeveboard wittler. I have one by KeenKutter that needs two pen blades to complete it. Hope to find them someday. Steve B.
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Looking for Carrier Cutlery and early Robeson with Elmira tang stamps.
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I love that Jumbo Sleeveboard, those are awesome knives in my book!
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Great to knife to wake up a sleeping thread ...
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Beauties, Roger!
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Two more beauties, Roger! I think the jumbo whittler is a fairly rare pattern? Very interesting deep swage and short match striker pull.
Dan
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I think it is a fairly early HSB.I believe it is a New York Knife made.
Roger
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Picked up a Hibbard Spencer&Bartlett Barlow, matched it up to an Ulster I have in the collection, looks like this one made by Ulster.
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John,you have been picking some really nice knives lately.
Roger