Shapleigh Hardware Co.

[Duffer]

Hard to beat a DE wrapped in MOP Very attractive especially that pattern!

[TPK]

Ohhh, what an eye catcher! Touchdown!

[jxr1197]

It's nice to come back and see a bunch of feedback on a post. Thanks guys
I was excited to get my hands on this one. By far the nicest Shapleigh I own now.

[LongBlade]

Here's an extra fancy Norvell era dogleg jack with step bolsters and MOP covers.
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Beauty all the way around jxr1197 ... Just a guess on my part - but I think this was made under contract by Empire Knife Co for Shapleigh - The reason I say this is based on the long pull on master and how it opens into the swedge of the blade - something I noticed and seemed to be pretty consistent at least on the Empires I have see in terms of the long pulls - and my Empire-made Shapleigh cattle knife has the same long pull design.. again just my guess and opinion...

[jxr1197]

....but I think this was made under contract by Empire Knife Co for Shapleigh...

I agree with you. Before it arrived I was thinking it was a German Boker - the step bolsters threw me off and the seller's pics didn't show everything. When I got my hands on it I figured it was an Empire and searched around until I found a pic of an Empire with similar bolsters. Now I'll also think to check the long pull/swedge area if I come across another Norvell Shapleigh. Thanks for the tip.

[New_Windsor_NY]

This pocket knife arrived yesterday. It is one out of a group of five pocket knives that I bought, but not for this particular knife. This is a SHAPLEIGH (D-E) HDW CO. B478, 2 blade, 3 tang stamps, 3 1/8" closed, advertising pocket knife. It says "CARDWELL WESTINGHOUSE" on one side and "FRICTION DRAFT GEAR" on the other side. If you Google the advertised company, there is information (railroad equipment manufacturer). I gave it a very minor cleaning, took some pictures and here it is.
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[FRJ]

Nice little Shapleigh, Skip.
It looks like it's in great condition.

[Miller Bro's]

Nice one skip, I have one similar.

No bail and nothing on the back side.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Nice.....

Thank you Joe.

Nice.....

Thank you Dimitri.
Yours is looking good also.

[Papa Bones]

This pocket knife arrived yesterday. It is one out of a group of five pocket knives that I bought, but not for this particular knife. This is a SHAPLEIGH (D-E) HDW CO. B478, 2 blade, 3 tang stamps, 3 1/8" closed, advertising pocket knife. It says "CARDWELL WESTINGHOUSE" on one side and "FRICTION DRAFT GEAR" on the other side. If you Google the advertised company, there is information (railroad equipment manufacturer). I gave it a very minor cleaning, took some pictures and here it is.
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Another nice Steelie to add to your group Skip.

[FRJ]

Very nice little pen knife, Dimitri.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Another.....

Thank you Smitty.

[espn77]

I like the boxes with the buttons on them.

[espn77]

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[FRJ]

That's a very nice little pen knife you have there, Keith.
The box is a gem with a velvet like bed for the knives. And a button. They went the extra mile and added a button.
That is pretty nice. Thanks for the great addition to the thread.

[Waukonda]

Time for some Butter 'n Molasses.....

[DM11]

Ike

[FRJ]

Nice knife, Ike.
I like that Butter & Molasses look. I have two or three knives with those covers.
How long is that handsome stockman?

Thanks for posting it in this thread.

[TPK]

Beautiful handles on that Stockman Ike!

[Desert Golfer]

Was able to buy this Shapleigh B639 Moose Knife at an Antique Store in Arizona over the weekend. I would like to know who manufactured it. Schrade, Empire or another and approximately when it was made, I`m guessing 1920`s. High quality. Bone is perfect, knife still snaps. 4 1/4" long. It weighs 5 oz. Impressive to hold. I really like it. Thanks, Mike

[FRJ]

Oh man, that is a beautiful old Moose, Mike.
You are so fortunate to have that one. Nice catch!

Thanks for posting it.

[peanut740]

Was able to buy this Shapleigh B639 Moose Knife at an Antique Store in Arizona over the weekend. I would like to know who manufactured it. Schrade, Empire or another and approximately when it was made, I`m guessing 1920`s. High quality. Bone is perfect, knife still snaps. 4 1/4" long. It weighs 5 oz. Impressive to hold. I really like it. Thanks, Mike

Your knife was made by Schrade Cut.Nice knife!

[Waukonda]

Thank you for the comments, David, Joe, and Tom.

Joe, closed length is 4".

[Desert Golfer]

Oh man, that is a beautiful old Moose, Mike.
You are so fortunate to have that one. Nice catch!

Thanks for posting it.

Thank You for the nice reply. I feel fortunate to have it. Mike

[Desert Golfer]

Was able to buy this Shapleigh B639 Moose Knife at an Antique Store in Arizona over the weekend. I would like to know who manufactured it. Schrade, Empire or another and approximately when it was made, I`m guessing 1920`s. High quality. Bone is perfect, knife still snaps. 4 1/4" long. It weighs 5 oz. Impressive to hold. I really like it. Thanks, Mike

Your knife was made by Schrade Cut.Nice knife!

Thank You for the reply. I thought Schrade Cut may have made it but since this knife doesnt have Peach Seed Bone I wasnt sure. Now I know! Thanks again. Mike