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Picked up this lightly used Ulster Barlow, most with this bolster stamp had synthetic covers so it was nice to find one with bone.
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And good looking bone I might add.
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That is a real BEAUTY John!
Congrats on the find!!!
Congrats on the find!!!
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Very nice ,That saw cut bone is just great.
Thanks John,another nice piece!
Thanks John,another nice piece!
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Fished this one out of the bay. Nice little 2-7/8 inch tip bolster whittler with a wedge separating the back springs. Curious that only the small pen blade has a half stop. Goins’ says the stamp was used until 1941.
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Ken, very nice and attractive small Whittler! Blades look full and in the kind of condition I look for. Nice find
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Very nice John and Ken!!
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Wonderful old bones Ken. I guess there were more manual laborers back then so the need of finger nail hygiene.
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Excellent old Ulster Knife Co. whittler. I like knives like this one that show old patina on the blades because you know they have never been altered.
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Nice find Ken! Congrats Buddy!Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:59 am Fished this one out of the bay. Nice little 2-7/8 inch tip bolster whittler with a wedge separating the back springs. Curious that only the small pen blade has a half stop. Goins’ says the stamp was used until 1941.
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I probably should not buy knives that I don't know anything about... I'm a sucker for (what I think are) old knives in good condition.
Aside from the etching on the blade, there are no markings whatsoever on this knife. I (want to ) believe that this is an Ulster made knife. Do you think it was made by Ulster? Any thoughts on to whom the initials "AFB" might be referencing? I don't believe Albert Baer's middle initial was "F".
I would be grateful for any insight that can be provided.
Aside from the etching on the blade, there are no markings whatsoever on this knife. I (want to ) believe that this is an Ulster made knife. Do you think it was made by Ulster? Any thoughts on to whom the initials "AFB" might be referencing? I don't believe Albert Baer's middle initial was "F".
I would be grateful for any insight that can be provided.
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Beautiful knife , I have the same knife but etched craftsman on the master blade .
My guess would be ulster knife company as well .
My guess would be ulster knife company as well .
Always looking for Mint pre war scout knives
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I wonder if "A.F.B." might be the initials of the Sears buyer for the Craftsman line of knives ?
About 10 ? years ago Michael Little posted a lot of information in the B.F. Schrade forum about Craftsman knives and i think he names the Sears buyer. Sears was the most important, biggest customer that both Schrade & Ulster had.
Both the above knives are spectacular ! As a former Craftsman collector i am very drawn to this stag sleeveboard Whittler.
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About 10 ? years ago Michael Little posted a lot of information in the B.F. Schrade forum about Craftsman knives and i think he names the Sears buyer. Sears was the most important, biggest customer that both Schrade & Ulster had.
Both the above knives are spectacular ! As a former Craftsman collector i am very drawn to this stag sleeveboard Whittler.
kj
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Both of the whittlers are stunning and the pruner is very nice also, nice bone that shows years of honest use.
Picked up this utility knife that I found interesting in that it has a clip main and a Phillips screwdriver, it never had a bail and is a fairly compact package. I wonder if it was made with spare parts from the 10th Mountain Division knives or was it another version military issue knife.
Picked up this utility knife that I found interesting in that it has a clip main and a Phillips screwdriver, it never had a bail and is a fairly compact package. I wonder if it was made with spare parts from the 10th Mountain Division knives or was it another version military issue knife.
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I have one just like it JohnR and that was my suspicion.
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Fantastic whittlers, Ralph and ScoutKnives.
Very nice old pruner, Bill.
Beautiful and interesting utility knife, John.
Very nice old pruner, Bill.
Beautiful and interesting utility knife, John.
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