Ring Openers

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Here's the only one I have. Anybody else have any of these?
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That's a nice looking Boker ::tu::

This is Humphreys Sheffield to keep things going. :) s-k

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Nice ones ::tu::

Here is one I have :)
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This Canal Street is my one and only too.
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Nice knives guys! ::tu:: These old ring openers are a pretty scarce item.
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When I saw this Schrade Cut Co offered here by Red Trout Knives, I knew I had to add it to my collection ::nod::

Thanks Rich ::tu::

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Brrokes & Crookes Sheffield silver scaled ring knife stamped for 1909. Tangs are stamped Asprey 166 Bond St. ( they are a high end London retailer that are still in business)

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I have several Schrades although no pictures. All is not lost because I also have several Canal Street Cutlery Ring Openers and I do have pictures of these.... ::nod::
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Here's my CSC Ring Opener. It seems to have a little different jigging than the ones above.
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Big Barn wrote:Here's my CSC Ring Opener. It seems to have a little different jigging than the ones above.
Yours is called "Amber Jigged Bone". The two above are (I believe) "Amber Stag Bone".

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Here are two more that I have....the Ebony I already had and didn't have a picture...here is a poor quality picture. The next is a Canal Street made for A.G Russell...Genuine PAUA Shell handles.....just arrived today!

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Hmmm….I think they are cooler and cooler each one I see...
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Here's a few
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It kinda looks like everyone has been itching to pull out their ring turners…well I got mine in but no pic yet…Humphreys Radiant Sheffield all metal advertising Goldsmith & Harzberg Providence…I'm guessing it dates to the 20's I can't find much data on the jewelry firm out of rhode Island. It might be older than 20's???
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H Boker & Co's Cutlery Germany.
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Hello group! If anyone here would be interested in trading and or selling any ring turn knives - just let me know.
I have a canal street I would trade, and I have a couple other ring turns I have doubles on, so I would trade them as well. Plus I have many high end vintage autos/gravity knives, or vintage straight razors (over 60 razors) Anyhow I collect ring turns and offer great trades, or immediate paypal purchases. Just email me, or message me here or from my profile. Ask about my knives open for trade possibilities and I will provide more photos.
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Thanks for listening! ::tu::

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thegreedygulo wrote:Here's the only one I have. Anybody else have any of these?
That is a beauty! I would really like this one in my collection... Keeping an eye out!

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Several different examples all made in England.
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Nice pile of ring openers Dimitri ::tu:: ::tu:: ... and all made across the pond too 8)

Here's my one and only ring opener - Empire/Winsted/CT - Sterling Silver Handles -
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Thanks Lee!

That's a really nice Empire ring turn, I wish I could find one of those! ::tu::
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Thanks Dimitri!!
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LongBlade wrote:Nice pile of ring openers Dimitri ::tu:: ::tu:: ... and all made across the pond too 8)

Here's my one and only ring opener - Empire/Winsted/CT - Sterling Silver Handles -

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Still admiring this one!

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Thanks Kirk ::tu:: :wink: ... If I stop admiring it myself I will no doubt let you know :) ... Funny thing is it sort of landed in my lap at a knife show when a friend who knows what I like for knives told me he has a knife I may just like ::nod:: ...
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First time seeing this thread Lee. That's a beautiful little knife. I have never come across any Empire or seen a ring knife in person. If you only have one that is a good one to have. Dimitri really has a nice collection of them ::tu:: ::tu::
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There is a newer whole nother thread dedicated to ring opener knives started by Kirk when he first joined.

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