Old Pruning and Horticultural Knives
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Nice pruners posted...
Got this vintage PUMA MUSKRAT PRUNER
Got this vintage PUMA MUSKRAT PRUNER
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WOW!
That thing is pretty neat, cato.
Reminds me of a Japanese trim saw.
That thing is pretty neat, cato.
Reminds me of a Japanese trim saw.
Joe
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Hey GUYS, I LOVE this pattern!!!
I have a Nice Holley to add to this thread and a Cool looking American Shear
Kind Regards,
Mark
I have a Nice Holley to add to this thread and a Cool looking American Shear
Kind Regards,
Mark
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Hey GUYS, I just couldnt help myself this morning!!! Gotta post this BIG FAT STAG Hawk
Stamping says Baker Salop,,,,Integral Bolsters & Liners,,,Civil War era or earlier
Kind Regards,
Mark
Stamping says Baker Salop,,,,Integral Bolsters & Liners,,,Civil War era or earlier
Kind Regards,
Mark
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Wonderful old knives Mark.
Here's an old Schrade Walden NY .............
Here's an old Schrade Walden NY .............
Joe
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Nice old pruners Mark and Joe ...
Mark - love the scratted handle on that American Shear!!
Joe -that Schrade has beautiful wood and the blade is so full - sweet!!!
Mark - love the scratted handle on that American Shear!!
Joe -that Schrade has beautiful wood and the blade is so full - sweet!!!
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Lee
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Awesome knives, guys!
Mark,that stag is gorgeous!
Mark,that stag is gorgeous!
Dave
Always looking for vintage knives with Virginia, Maryland, or Washington D.C. tang stamps. Any condition.
Always looking for vintage knives with Virginia, Maryland, or Washington D.C. tang stamps. Any condition.
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Mark, Joe, really nice pruners guys. Picked up this NYK Co Walden this week, pretty close to full blade.
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Awesome John ... You just don't find too many pruners with such a full blade as they were worked hard as a "tool" - I would say more than pretty close to full ...
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Lee
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That's a real keeper there, John.
Good ol' New York Knife!
Good ol' New York Knife!
Joe
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Thanks for the comments on the NYK guys, appreciate it.
Here is an unusual one, a small Winchester 3 3/8", really a pleasant surprise when I opened the box. I was expecting a normal size pruner, did not even know anyone had made small ones back then. Pictures show it next to a normal size Cattaraugus and an Ulster capped end for comparison.
Here is an unusual one, a small Winchester 3 3/8", really a pleasant surprise when I opened the box. I was expecting a normal size pruner, did not even know anyone had made small ones back then. Pictures show it next to a normal size Cattaraugus and an Ulster capped end for comparison.
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I wasn't aware pruners were made on a smaller frame either John, Nice knife. Even has the shield, not that common on a pruner I don' t think.
steve99f
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Thanks Steve, until this one I also wasn't aware that they made small ones in this shape and like you state the shield is unusual on a pruner.
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Nice old small pruner Dave .... I have probably 2 among my hawkbills - a Walden Knife Co and a LF&C... I think they were made for the possible user be it a child, woman or man who just needed a small pruner ...
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Lee
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Added this Maher & Grosh capped end, don't think it saw much use, has some etch left and I think factory edge, has suffered some sandpaper abuse, also I think it's a little unusual to have brass liners. I have several capped end pruners and this one is the only one with brass.
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JohnR: You sure have been posting some great old pruners. I particularly like your little Winchester and the etched Maher & Grosh is exceptional!
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John, the third picture down showing the etch and especially the swedge and the full blade ending in the sharp point reminds me of why I love the hawkbill/pruner pattern so much. It is a beautiful shape and a serious looking tool. I have several hundred in my collection, most pretty well used but a few with the full blade shapes. Maher & Grosh sure made sold impressive knives and this is a nice one. ___Dave
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You've got some really good looking hawks there, John. Great show!
Joe
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Thanks guys, appreciate it. I was pretty happy to get this one, only the second pruner I have ever found with an etch. This is the first capped end pruner I've found with brass liners. Dave, do you have any or seen any with brass liners?
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John - I have a few that have brass liners and end caps, and no doubt it is not common among my collection of them - this H&B with brass liners and end cap was posted back on page 26 of this thread and I have a Hatch Cutlery Co Hawkbill with brass liners and end cap as well (just need to get some photos of the Hatch)... I believe I have seen some Case Hawkbills with brass too... Curious to hear which hawkbills Dave may have with brass too....
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I don't know about the liners but I remember one with a brass end cap. Most of my hawkbills are stacked in layers in a large box in the bottom of my large safe so it will take me a little time to check. I wish I had a cabinet big enough and secure enough to display all my knives but that ship left port a few years ago. I'll see what I can find later this morning after I get the chickens fed. You have me curious now. ___Dave
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John I'm glad you got the knife but sad because I was the bidder right behind you It's a beauty for sure.
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Here's an old American Knife Co., Plymouth that has a Brass cap and steel liners.
Joe
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Sorry about that Mike, it was an interesting lot, the 3 straight razors are in great condition, hope to recoup some of the cost by flipping the razors. the quill knife is in good condition also, don't know if they have much value.
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Lee, Joe, both those are very interesting, I have not seen the large American made pruners with brass end caps, I do have a couple small British ones with brass.