Harness Jacks

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Charlie that's a fine looking knife. I love the bone handles. ::tu::
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Here are three that I have:
Camillus 64
Kutmaster 4 blade.
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Western
EDIT: Not sure I can classify the Kutmaster as a harness jack as it has 4 blades rather than the usual 3.
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My first harness jack is an unusual one. ::super_happy::
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That is one unique Harness Jack Dave ::tu:: ... in fact the pivot bolster is obviously quite unique as well and right up your alley ::nod:: :) ... celluloid handles so guess it will have a home to itself - what is the maker stamp on that knife?? :) ... very cool :D
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Thanks a lot, Lee. :D The tang stamp is worn but I'm pretty sure it's made by Utica. I can read Utica, NY and I believe I can see remnants of Utica's "UTK Supreme" trademark stamped on the tang. Yeah, the handles are celluloid. Luckily they appear to be stable, but it'll have to be quarantined anyways just in case. Hopefully they'll stay stable. ::pray::
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That is a cool knife and a pretty rare stamp Dave.
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Thanks, Lyle. :D
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Dave, that Utica is crazy cool.
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Thanks a lot, David. :D I really like the pattern, and the celluloid handles pushed it over the top. It was one of those knives where I saw it and immediately knew I had to have it.
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Hey Guys, One of my recent Pick-ups is this IKCo Harness jack. Very sweet knife & Powerful
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Hey dcgm4, Neat Harness jack there buddy. I have owned a couple of those many years ago,,,Called a Dog-Bone and The ones I owned were stamped Cattaraugus you know!! Smiling
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Very interesting and unique knife, Dave! ::tu:: ::tu:: Unique bolster and interesting celluloid pattern.
Nice IKCO harness jack, Mark, great condition! ::tu::
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Here's my favorite Harness Jack, (thanks Mark). It's an early Winchester with a Napanoch punch. You can get a copy of original patents at;

http://www.google.com/patents

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Killer KILLER knife Mr. Kerry and Its surely a Rare HARNESS JACK!!! Wonderful example to be shown on this thread. Can you perhaps show a "Book" picture of the Winchester model# to go along with the knife??
Thx Danno for the Compliments Sir
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Thanks Mark. You are the master knife hound when it comes to finding unique, genuine knives!

I hope to post a book picture tomorrow. Attached is a list of patent dates and numbers for different knife companies. It's a good way to help verify knife authenticity.
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Great Posting!!! Wonderful to have those Patented Punch blade dates in this Harness Jack section.

Great Job Sir & Welcome to AAPK!!!

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danno50 wrote:Very interesting and unique knife, Dave! ::tu:: ::tu:: Unique bolster and interesting celluloid pattern.
Thanks a lot, Dan. :D
ratlesnake75 wrote:Hey dcgm4, Neat Harness jack there buddy. I have owned a couple of those many years ago,,,Called a Dog-Bone and The ones I owned were stamped Cattaraugus you know!! Smiling
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Thanks, Mark. :D I've seen pictures of those Cattaraugus knives with the dog-bone bolsters. The bolsters were different from my knife (they were more unusual and cooler). That's a knife I've always wanted, but sadly I haven't been able to acquire yet.
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Here's the book picture for the Winchester harness,2660. Note the extra middle pin and different punch.
Also the source document for the punch patents.
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dcgm4 wrote:
danno50 wrote:Very interesting and unique knife, Dave! ::tu:: ::tu:: Unique bolster and interesting celluloid pattern.
Thanks a lot, Dan. :D
ratlesnake75 wrote:Hey dcgm4, Neat Harness jack there buddy. I have owned a couple of those many years ago,,,Called a Dog-Bone and The ones I owned were stamped Cattaraugus you know!! Smiling
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Thanks, Mark. :D I've seen pictures of those Cattaraugus knives with the dog-bone bolsters. The bolsters were different from my knife (they were more unusual and cooler). That's a knife I've always wanted, but sadly I haven't been able to acquire yet.
Dave you are RIGHT SIR and thank you for jogging my memory,,,Them HANDLES looked IDENTICAL to the Catt Dog Bone that I once owned. It was about 7yrs ago that I owned it and Honestly, Have never seen another one sense then. I didnt realize how Scarce they were,,someone got a good deal from me, LMAO. Live & learn huh!!!! hahahah
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Finally got a few decent photos of this Waterville Harness Jack (3 & 1/2")... brass liners, cutout in liner and scales to accommodate the pull of the punch which is evident in mark side and blades open photos (just above shield), Federal Shield and jigged bone... solid and tight old knife with really strong springs... Thanks for looking!
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That's a beautiful old antique there, Lee. ::tu::
It's in great shape for a work knife. ::nod::
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Thanks Joe ::tu:: ::tu:: ... no doubt that master blade saw alot of use though the shape is good (not abused despite the blunted tip) but quite frankly I don't think it was ever sharpened - I think who ever owned it just kept using it for years without giving it a clean sharp edge - at least it seems that way when looking at it, and funny thing is it still can cut ::nod:: :D ...
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Have this newer Schatt & Morgan HJ to contribute with nice wormgroove handles.
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Nice HJ Steve ::tu:: ::tu:: ... worm groove bone is one of my favorites :) ...
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