Old Wrench/Tool Knives

[1967redrider]

My 1-W is stamped "PATENT APPLIED FOR" but there's nothing on the 3-W.

[steve99f]

stamped "J" what's that mean?

Ehhem .... Oh, that stands for Joe, all those are sposed to go to Joe.

I think I just peed myself.

[knife7knut]

Here is one I came across while re-photographing some knives:Marked simply:"Copyright 300 Line Japan" the jaws are highlighted by the graphic of a monkey's head.The screwdriver/cap lifter blade also has a file on the pile side and there is a Phillips screwdriver in the back.

[1967redrider]

Now that's a real monkey wrench, cool.

[RobesonsRme.com]

If LongBlade is correct re' the "J" being a matching parts system, then there should be a corresponding "J" on the other jaw of the knife.

Ray's monkey wrench is interesting. First time I've seen that. I have seen those knives, though, in gift boxes and highly polished or nickel plated. I suspect those were marketed to the more genteel members of the masculine sex.

Charlie

[1967redrider]

Just got my 3rd O. Barnett Tool Co. horseman's pliers knife back from repair, you should be able to tell which one has been fixed. Thinking about EDCing one but not sure which one. I love this design.

[jxr1197]

Schrade Cut Co - not a production piece. Most likely an odd creature that escaped from the sample room.

[1967redrider]

Schrade Cut Co - not a production piece. Most likely an odd creature that escaped from the sample room.
Schradewrench.jpg

That's pretty cool and unique. Know anything about when it might have been made, or how long have you had it?

[jxr1197]

That's pretty cool and unique. Know anything about when it might have been made, or how long have you had it?

I tried to figure out when it was made but didn't make it further than the tang stamp window which is roughly 1917 thru 1946. I thought maybe the style of spanner would be a clue but Cattaraugus started using them shortly after WWI. I think this was an attempt to copy the Camillus/Klein pattern but I never did find out when those knives were made. I've owned it for a year or two now and the seller was a dealer who knew nothing about the piece. Not much help here - sorry.

[1967redrider]

That's pretty cool and unique. Know anything about when it might have been made, or how long have you had it?

I tried to figure out when it was made but didn't make it further than the tang stamp window which is roughly 1917 thru 1946. I thought maybe the style of spanner would be a clue but Cattaraugus started using them shortly after WWI. I think this was an attempt to copy the Camillus/Klein pattern but I never did find out when those knives were made. I've owned it for a year or two now and the seller was a dealer who knew nothing about the piece. Not much help here - sorry.

Thanks for the info regardless. Maybe someone here might be able to shed some light.

[1967redrider]

Here's one of the O. Barnett pliers knives for sale on eBay;

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-OBARNETT- ... 46a2b95832

Not my knife, not bidding but anxious to see how much it will sell for. Looks to be completely legit to me. Attaching the seller's picture for future reference.

[1967redrider]

Anyone looking for one of these, this one has a used but legit blade at a somewhat reasonable price-

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BARNETT-TOOL-C ... 3184778190

Not my knife nor am I bidding.

[peanut740]

Recently picked up a Barnett in really good condition.

[FRJ]

Very nice tool there, Roger.

[Duffer]

Nice one Roger

[zed6309]

I've only a couple of cheap Chinese versions of these, love the old ones with bone covers

[royal0014]

Not too shabby Roger, as usual

[1967redrider]

That one is gorgeous.

[peanut740]

Thanks fellers,It's the 1st one I ever bought. The majority of the ones you see are well worn,or cobbled. It is a surprisingly robust tool.

[stockman]

That is a really nice one Roger. Harold

[cody6268]

Nice ones shown. I only have a few modern cheapos made in the Orient, around here somewhere.

I'd love to have an intact CP Wrench Knife. These were made about a century ago in Bristol, TN; less than two hours away from me. I've only seen one offered for sale, and it had been modified heavily, by removing the sliding jaw, and making the bottom jaw into a smooth, rounded butt of the handle.

[Miller Bro's]

Here is an old letterpress printing machine wrench knife

[cody6268]

Here is an old letterpress printing machine wrench knife

I've seen modern versions of that, and wondered--is that even usable as a wrench?!!

But we see here one that is designed for a specific purpose, and thus designed to actually work.

[Mason]

Here is an old letterpress printing machine wrench knife

Very cool, and great example. Do you have a rough time frame on that model?

[1967redrider]

Very cool, Dimitri, thanks for posting.