Old HIBBARD, SPENCER & BARTLET---OVB---Knives

[1fartsmella]

An old HS&B Moose. Bought this one back in the early 1990s at a Long Island antique show. The old man who sold it, told me he worked for Ulster. He had two knives, this and an Ulster TL-29. Both of them were in unused condition.....I bought them both. Barry

Fantastic knife! Do you think that is an Ulster?

Yes, I think the moose is an Ulster made knife. Here is a scan of 2 knives together, the top one stamped Ulster alongside the HS&B. I believe with some pocket time the Hibbard handle will look similar to the Ulster. Of course the moose will never see pocket time as long as I own it. Barry

[wlf]

Love seeing your knives Barry. I should have bought that Wilbert farmers whittler. I always regret not getting any of that kind ( my kind ),even if I give myself good reasons not to at the time.

[CheckSix]

Here's another HSB. This one is a 4 blade Senator, 3-5/16" closed length... #2645. Nice bone.

[Duffer]

C6 what a simply outstanding Senator specimen Love those pick bone handles and the colors are just gorgeous. AND it is in such marvelous condition. What 's not to like about this folder!! That will be a treasured HSB I am sure Lloyd

[Quick Steel]

Ditto what Duffer wrote. Amazing!

[JohnR]

Little used Barlow with a rare spey main,

[Tsar Bomba]

So many desirable Barlows in this thread...

This is my one and only contribution as of now...

[peanut740]

Here's a couple OVB's I've ported elsewhere.

[Duffer]

Here is a lobster pattern HSB & Co folder. Tip bolsters are notorious for producing blades when fully extended that have lateral wobble. This one has blades when fully deployed that are absolutely solid with not a hint of lateral movement. The two blades are tang marked. The primary OVB and the small pen hibbard/spencer/bartlett/ & co. The primary mark side blade flat is etched OVB. The folder is 3 inches closed. The blades have been sharpened but are still full. They also have much of their original finish. The liners are coined both on top and bottom where the slim nail file/cuticle tip is enclosed. Lloyd

[CheckSix]

Lloyd,
The condition of that lobster is fantastic! Thanks for showing it! Bone on a lobster is not what I'm used to seeing. I usually see pearl but I really like how this one looks.

[Duffer]

Thanks Dave for the nice comments! I also have a Schrade Cut Co. lobster with jigged bone handles less the shield that reminds me of this HSB & Co Lobster. I think that is what drew me to this one. The jigging pattern is I believe different (without getting it out) but has the same high quality of craftsmanship. This HSB may have been made by Schrade for that matter. Anyone else have any ideas who may have manufactured this lobster? Perhaps NYK? Thanks, Lloyd

[JohnR]

Lloyd, wonderful Lobster, nice find.

Received another Barlow, this one with spear blade.

[CheckSix]

Lloyd, wonderful Lobster, nice find.

Received another Barlow, this one with spear blade.

I really like that one John! Awesome condition too!

[peanut740]

Thanks Dave for the nice comments! I also have a Schrade Cut Co. lobster with jigged bone handles less the shield that reminds me of this HSB & Co Lobster. I think that is what drew me to this one. The jigging pattern is I believe different (without getting it out) but has the same high quality of craftsmanship. This HSB may have been made by Schrade for that matter. Anyone else have any ideas who may have manufactured this lobster? Perhaps NYK? Thanks, Lloyd

Lloyd I believe your knife was made by New York Knife. I made a stab at it on Ebay.Nice pickup.

[thefarside]

HSB Barlow with jigged bone handles, bad crack on the front handle, but I still like it.

[Duffer]

Very nice John! Thanks Roger for the input. I do believe you are right about it being made by NYK. Lloyd

[ScoutKnives]

OVB Boy Scout knife .

[ratlesnake75]

Hey GUYS, Really Cool OVB Hibbard here. I would like to find this one in a Catalog somewhere??? Gotta LOVE Antique knives and their variations
Kind Regards,
Mark

[FRJ]

Mark, you come up with a hat full of pretty nice knives!
This one is beautiful. Good show.

[msteele6]

Can't help with a catalog, however, in Jacob Jarrett's Price Guide to Pocket Knives p. 82, this knife is shown, pattern number 546 apparently from an old catalog reprint.

[ratlesnake75]

Hey msteele6, You the MAN and THANK YOU!!! I knew their would be a smarty pants out there, LMAO. Thank you ever so much, its very appreciative Kind Sir. AND Yes Yes thats EXACTLY what I was looking for. I just happen to have that book, lol
Says its from the 1899 Hibbard Catalog, Thought inquiring minds would want to know!!

FRJ,,,,Your Too kind Sir, Many thanks buddy
Kind Regards,
mark

[msteele6]

You're welcome

[peanut740]

Mark that is some funky shield.

[danno50]

Mark, that is one unique old knife! Great bone, shield, pattern and blade configuration!
Dan

[Duffer]

Marvelous HS&B OVB, Mark ! Love the end cap with OVB instead like on some with OVB on the bolster. That is an interesting looking shield but works on this folder. Overall I really like this folder as it is unique and I have never seen one like it!
Thanks for posting a photo of this prize Lloyd