Old Miniature Knives

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Here are two that I found that I had not taken pictures of so I forthwith enclose them here.
The first is unmarked with threaded bolsters. The second is marked(John)Nowill with a * and a capital D on the opposite side.
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I have an Opinel that's of similar size. Definitely not for those who are prone to losing knives, but very cool!
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Dan In MI wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:51 am I have an Opinel that's of similar size. Definitely not for those who are prone to losing knives, but very cool!
You mean like this?
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knife7knut wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 4:08 am Here are two that I found that I had not taken pictures of so I forthwith enclose them here.
The first is unmarked with threaded bolsters. The second is marked(John)Nowill with a * and a capital D on the opposite side.
I really like those two Ray! ::woot::
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Miller Bro's wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:48 pm

I really like those two Ray! ::woot::
Thanks Dimitri so do I. As I recall I think I paid under ten dollars for both of them.
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Ben sold these for a quarter.
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Jacknifeben wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:07 pm Ben sold these for a quarter.
Really cool!!
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knife7knut wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:22 pm You mean like this?
Yes. Mine is very similar; I think it is an N01 or N02.
Jacknifeben wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:07 pm Ben sold these for a quarter.
So cool it's sub-zero!
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This one is 2" closed, 6 blades! 8)
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A Maussner, Germany 4 blade, 1-3/8". Brass bolsters. J.O'.
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This little knife actually has a pretty good snap to it
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Chickenman opened this thread back up so I’m gonna add my miniature fixed blade. Bought this one at the Atlanta knife show years ago. Has Pearl handles and Hard to see but his name is on the blade. CW Shoemaker.
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Oledadsknives wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:16 pm Chickenman opened this thread back up so I’m gonna add my miniature fixed blade. Bought this one at the Atlanta knife show years ago. Has Pearl handles and Hard to see but his name is on the blade. CW Shoemaker.
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Now THAT is a tiny knife!!!
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Reverand wrote: Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:55 am
Oledadsknives wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:16 pm Chickenman opened this thread back up so I’m gonna add my miniature fixed blade. Bought this one at the Atlanta knife show years ago. Has Pearl handles and Hard to see but his name is on the blade. CW Shoemaker.
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Now THAT is a tiny knife!!!
Ha, yea I couldn’t pass it up for $15. I bought another one in a Tennessee quarter from a vendor Jerry Bodner I believe from ky. I can’t find it since my dad passed away.
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I have had a few of these , I always worried about losing them.
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Really cool little folders for sure dude!
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Thanks ,those first two were only the size of a grain of rice. If you ever dropped it it was a gonner.
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I believe it! Building those would make you blind for sure!
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Oledadsknives wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:16 pm Chickenman opened this thread back up so I’m gonna add my miniature fixed blade. Bought this one at the Atlanta knife show years ago. Has Pearl handles and Hard to see but his name is on the blade. CW Shoemaker.
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I have one just like it.
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edge213 wrote: Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:14 pm
Oledadsknives wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:16 pm Chickenman opened this thread back up so I’m gonna add my miniature fixed blade. Bought this one at the Atlanta knife show years ago. Has Pearl handles and Hard to see but his name is on the blade. CW Shoemaker.
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I have one just like it.
Cool! Unbelievably small!
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