Old and Obscure Brands

[FRJ]

Very nice knives, David.

[edge213]

Thanks fellas, the recently acquired WRB is thanks to treefarmer in a recent trade.

[FRJ]

Here's an old American Knife Co. Winsted, Ct.

[Duffer]

Nice Joe Here is a Curtin & Clark Cutlery Company 3.5 inch gunstock Jack with Ebony handles. CCC St. Joseph MO 1898-1909 (Goins pg 72). Lloyd

[FRJ]

That is a real beauty, Lloyd. A great stamp on the blade.

[MoMetal]

Can someone please help me identify this knife? I have looked off and on over the last few years and am coming up with basically nothing. I pride myself in pretty much being able to find and/or figure out just about anything, but this one has left me stumped. So I moving my pride out of the way and asking the experts for some help. The only markings I can find are on the main blade. It says "CEB & Co" and "made in Germany." I think the CEB is for Charles. E. Brewster, but all I can find on his knives is that they were manufactured in NH (I think). Anyway, any help on an identification would be much appreciated. Thanks, in advance.

[peanut740]

According to Goins,C.E.Brewster was located in Dover N.H.c.1895-1943.They were a "wholesale druggist and grocers specialties".They didn't make knives,they were made for them.

[MoMetal]

Does this silence mean that I have somehow killed this thread by posting my question and the images in my previous post?

[Mumbleypeg]

Does this silence mean that I have somehow killed this thread by posting my question and the images in my previous post?

Probably means no one who has seen your post knows anything else about your knife that hasn't already been posted. After all, this is the "old and obscure" thread. Many of the posts in this thread have very little or no feedback, but it doesn't mean folks aren't looking. They just don't have anything to add. BTW there's another post about 12 posts prior to yours, of a knife with the same stamp as yours.

And welcome to AAPK!

Ken

[MoMetal]

BTW there's another post about 12 posts prior to yours, of a knife with the same stamp as yours.

And welcome to AAPK!

Ken

Thanks, I saw that post. I can only assume that that post is what initially directed my search to this thread. I actually read the entire post from the beginning (not really know what was being discussed most of the time) just to see what I could figure out. The biggest difference between my stamp and that one is that mine is stamped "Made in Germany," instead of "Dover, NH." Mine also has "London, ENG" stamped on the blade. It's just aggravating that I can't figure out what this means. Other than, it's probably not worth me continuing to waste my time looking. Thanks, again, for the response.

[americanedgetech]

I LOVE piecing together old, cold trails.
I can imagine the knife being made in Germany, sent to an exporter in London, and eventually being sold bulk to an importer in Dover USA.

Maybe you can tie the threads together from this thought process to find the players.

[Tsar Bomba]

Other than, it's probably not worth me continuing to waste my time looking. Thanks, again, for the response.

First, to AAPK!

Regarding the search for information and illumination about old and rare knives, I've always thought that was at least half the fun of the hobby besides just accumulating blades. AAPK has proven to be a fantastic place for information but it's far from the only one, and sometimes it does take a little time for the 'right' people to stumble across a thread. Frankly, for some of the questions I've seen asked here, I've been surprised at the speed and authoritativeness of many answers and posters here in identifying some of these knives and passing along information regarding them.

There are a few well-known reference books out there that act as a touchstone for obscure cutlery brand information and bits and pieces remain squirreled away on small web sites as well. You can hone your blades and hone your research skills trying to discover information about some of these makers and knives, for sure.

[americanedgetech]

I second every word!

[kootenay joe]

Here is a rather plain but very well made older knife marked only Peerless Cut. Co.`; 3.75`inch single spring dbl.end jack. Great swages on both sides of master spearpoint blade. I don`t know what the handles are but robbing vigorously with thumb gives off a slight rubber smell (very slight). Could they be gutta percha which was made from natural rubber.
Seems like a pre WW II German knife to me but `Germany`is not marked on the knife. Handles do have a worm groove like pattern so might this be a Robeson or Cattaraugus
kj

[Tsar Bomba]

I just love the way a well-crafted pocket knife fits together in its housing even when it was built with technology that pales in comparison to what we have available today. Deep swedge, doesn't seem to be any blade rub at all, still looks good after all these years. That Peerless knife just oozes quality and pride in craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing, kj!

[BWT]

Really nice looking knife, has certainly been taking good care of. Thanks for letting us enjoy it too!!

[kootenay joe]

Thanks for the compliments. It is a much nicer knife than i was expecting. I am hoping someone may be able to ID it as German or USA. BRL gives Peerless Cut Co as imported, Germany, but there is no country of origin marking which usually indicates a USA manufactured knife.
kj

[FRJ]

Here is a Henry Sears & Son 1865. 1897-1959. 3" closed.

[Jacknifeben]

Somebody must have got a lot of money for their cattle at Union Stock Yards in Chicago.

[Jacknifeben]

Not sure what year this card was but but I think the lock back knife was made by either NAPANOCH or very early Winchester.

[tongueriver]

What a beautiful knife! Special thanks for showing it.

[americanedgetech]

Here is a rather plain but very well made older knife marked only Peerless Cut. Co.`; 3.75`inch single spring dbl.end jack. Great swages on both sides of master spearpoint blade. I don`t know what the handles are but robbing vigorously with thumb gives off a slight rubber smell (very slight). Could they be gutta percha which was made from natural rubber.
Seems like a pre WW II German knife to me but `Germany`is not marked on the knife. Handles do have a worm groove like pattern so might this be a Robeson or Cattaraugus
kj

Hey KJ,
I think I found something that will open a trail for you... http://uniclectica.com/misc/manuf.html
PEERLESS CUTLERY CO.
513 Broadway, New York City
ca. 1920 - 1921

Your knife looks like it could fit for that era.
I hope this helps.

[OLDE CUTLER]

Is my Brantford stockman considered old and obscure?

[FRJ]

Jacknifeben, That lock back is a real beauty. A pleasure to view.

Olde Cutler, That Brantford is a great knife. I have two and they are well made.

[FRJ]

Here's an old T. Hessenbruch & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1873-1906. ..... 3 5/8" closed.
Ebony covers and brass liners. Half stops on both blades.
A very strong and fine old knife.