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CCBill, thats a nice Empire, silver is one of my favorite knife handles and you dont see nice ornate ones like that too often
Upnorth, I cant ignore the first one you showed recently, that crown is a cool pattern! And the big one is phenominal, probably one of a kind in that condition! Quite a find.
Upnorth, I cant ignore the first one you showed recently, that crown is a cool pattern! And the big one is phenominal, probably one of a kind in that condition! Quite a find.
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You lucky dog, M.B!!
I've been looking for Empire boxes to go with my historical display; so far no luck! That's a nice one!
I've been looking for Empire boxes to go with my historical display; so far no luck! That's a nice one!
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To set the record straight, I wouldn't have that knife if Fran hadn't alerted me to its poorly listed auction! Thanks Fran!!Sauconian wrote:Congrats again Charlie !
That has got to be the snag of the year !
Did you sleep with her under your pillow last night ?
This just proves that knives like this may not be at yard sales anymore, but can come our way if we try hard enough.
Fran
(I'd have a whole bunch of money though! sheesh thanks Fran)
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A well worn Empire.
Nice dog-leg pattern, ebony handle.
The owner sure liked this knife, and got a lot of use out of it!
Nice dog-leg pattern, ebony handle.
The owner sure liked this knife, and got a lot of use out of it!
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M.B.,
Don't you wish that old jack could tell you where it's been and what it's done over the years? Bet there are some stories there.
Classy old dog.
Phil
Don't you wish that old jack could tell you where it's been and what it's done over the years? Bet there are some stories there.
Classy old dog.
Phil
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MB;
I love that shield! I don't think I've ever seen a bomb shield with such sharp, crisp corners as that.
I see that someone has posted anew to the "Shields" thread, too. If it wasn't you posting this shield, please do so. I'm about to check it out.
I've never seen that particular shield before on any maker's knife.
Charlie Noyes
I love that shield! I don't think I've ever seen a bomb shield with such sharp, crisp corners as that.
I see that someone has posted anew to the "Shields" thread, too. If it wasn't you posting this shield, please do so. I'm about to check it out.
I've never seen that particular shield before on any maker's knife.
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There some old knives that have a certain intangible quality that makes me want to use them and forget all other newer knives. I guess it is something in the design and in the F&F that you just know it is quality and that it will fit in your hand like an extension of your body.
That old Empire is such a knife. I understand why the previous owner used it up.
What a magnificent knife! And the shield is "da Bom!"
Dale
That old Empire is such a knife. I understand why the previous owner used it up.
What a magnificent knife! And the shield is "da Bom!"
Dale
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Thanks Guys!
Phil,
If this one could talk it would have lots and lots to say!
Charlie,
It is a very attractive shield, that is what drew me to it, even though the condition is poor I still have a place for it in my collection. I don`t recall ever seeing a shield exactly like this on a knife by another manufacturer.
Dale,
M.B.
Phil,
If this one could talk it would have lots and lots to say!
Charlie,
It is a very attractive shield, that is what drew me to it, even though the condition is poor I still have a place for it in my collection. I don`t recall ever seeing a shield exactly like this on a knife by another manufacturer.
Dale,
That sums it up nicely!orvet wrote:What a magnificent knife! And the shield is "da Bom!"
M.B.
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There are a lot of interesting shields that only occur on Empire knives. That's a nice one, M.B.
Here's another, in this group shot of Empire products, along with a couple of other interesting ones.
Here's another, in this group shot of Empire products, along with a couple of other interesting ones.
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Charlie,
Nice group of Empire Products
What does the stamp on the scissors look like?
M.B.
Nice group of Empire Products
What does the stamp on the scissors look like?
M.B.
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I've got two pairs of scissors. The one with the screw/stop is for cutting buttonholes!
M.B. they have an oval stamp, nearly identical on each pair.
Hope you can see them . . . .
M.B. they have an oval stamp, nearly identical on each pair.
Hope you can see them . . . .
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Charlie,
Thanks for the closeup
I never knew they made scissors.
M.B.
Thanks for the closeup
I never knew they made scissors.
M.B.
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Same here. It surprised me when I saw them . . . . .MILLER BRO`S wrote:Charlie,
Thanks for the closeup
I never knew they made scissors.
M.B.
Had to have them of course !
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Here is a nice old Empire curved regular jack.
Does anyone like the jigged bone handles on this one as much as I do?
M.B.
Does anyone like the jigged bone handles on this one as much as I do?
M.B.
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I like them so much that I have a bunch of jigged bone "junk" knives.MILLER BRO`S wrote:Here is a nice old Empire curved regular jack.
Does anyone like the jigged bone handles on this one as much as I do?
M.B.
These are knives or parts of knives that that have unique, unusual, & beautiful bone handles. Some have no blades, some have the handle broken off one side, and IIRC there are a couple that only have part of the handles left. The bone is gorgeous and I hope someday to be able to reproduce some of the jigging patterns, at least that what I tell myself.
I think the truth is that I just like the look & feel of the old jigged bone!
Dale
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I sure like it! I've been trying to add an Empire to my mix of mutts but so far, I haven't been able to. Still tryin'.
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Dale,
Move your right hand ring finger one key to the right, and you'll spell, "jigged" instead of, "jugged". I am so mean, sometimes!
Beautiful bone on a great looking knife.
Charlie Noyes
Move your right hand ring finger one key to the right, and you'll spell, "jigged" instead of, "jugged". I am so mean, sometimes!
Beautiful bone on a great looking knife.
Charlie Noyes
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That is a nice Curved Jack MB!
Charlie
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Here is another Empire knife.
This is an ornate sterling silver handle pen knife.
This is one of the best american silver handle knives I have seen from the era.
The detail in the bail, and on each side is amazing. Look at the detail of the woman`s fingers.
Check out the pictures and let me know what you think of this one.
M.B.
This is an ornate sterling silver handle pen knife.
This is one of the best american silver handle knives I have seen from the era.
The detail in the bail, and on each side is amazing. Look at the detail of the woman`s fingers.
Check out the pictures and let me know what you think of this one.
M.B.
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Most impressive M.B. The detail is remarkable, reflecting not only supurb craftsmanship, but artistry as well.
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Gorgeous!!
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Here is a very nice old Empire pearl handle whittler with a blade etch.
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M.B. One of the better old knives I've seen in some time. What is it closed length?
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Missed these, Dimitri!!
Great silver handled and pearl knives!!
The silver came up when I was away -
I'm never leaving home again!!
Great silver handled and pearl knives!!
The silver came up when I was away -
I'm never leaving home again!!
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