English Jacks show yours

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Chickenman62:

It looks like a workman-like knife to me, a good user.

But here I go again, as for it being an English Jack: I consider authoritative sources such as LEVINE’S GUIDE on what constitutes a particular knife pattern; thus, I do not see this one as meeting the English Jack criteria. It lacks the degree of finish one expects, such as having a top bolster, an endcap, and shield.

As for the handle die, I cannot tell if the photo has distorted the appearance of what should be in an English jack's tapered straights sides, or if the handle is something more curved than a Regular or Sleeve-board profile.

Regardless of handle shape, it seems a stretch to call a large shadow knife an English jack.
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I guess one of these days I'll figure this out. At least you are teaching me something. Thanks Stumpstalker.
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Been doing a long awaited catalog of my entire collection and started on the Robesons today. Probably posted this before but I had it out so here it is. It's a big old boy, 8 inches open. Pattern # 622151. Stamped ROBESON SHUREDGE in block print. J.O'.
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Sweet big ole knife J O.
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Thanks DL O'.
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That Robeson is a nicely proportioned English jack: 4-1/2-inches closed; sleeve-board handle die; full spear blade; long-range pen blade that reaches 2/3rds of the way back to the end cap. Very pleasing to the eye.
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Thanks Stump. It's a sleeper. Kinda wish it were bone, but it's a cool piece. J.O'.
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My neighbor gave me this beauty, I had seen it at his home laying on a counter. It was very dirty and rusty, would barely open. I offered to clean it up, and when I brought it back he told me to keep it. He said it belonged to his uncle, and he had kept it in an old toolbox for years - that probably dates it to early 20th century. Reference to "His Majesty" could mean two different King Georges. After some rag scrubbing, burnishing, oiling, and a few passes on my Spyderco Sharpmaker, this knife has an amazing edge, and it walks and talks. I've actually been carrying it lately. Wish I could confirm the age, but this pattern was in production a long time. Brass liners may be a later feature. I had never known anything about Joseph Rodgers, but they were apparently one of the best makers in Sheffield.
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Oh what a kind neighbor, looks like your hard work paid off. That’s some excellent looking stag 👌
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That knife has so many great features it puts it among the worlds's most unlikely knives to ever be GIVEN away.

And I do not expect to hear anyone say that there was a better knife maker in Sheffield.
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Boentgen & Sabin 1867-1983 'Bonsa" German big Jack. 4-1/4" closed, just shy of 8" open. I like the foot and soccer ball on the pile side tang. J.O'.
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That’s a nice English jack J.O’. Looks like the blade is pretty full, the bone has lots of character and that tang stamp is pretty cool. Great pickup
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Thank fishin' J.O'.
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That's a nice German-made English Jack, and in high condition. The pen blade shows distinct glaze finish.

I see that Goins lists both BONSA and BONZER as German knives, but with different time-frames. Nothing further is said about any relationship between them.
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Here's one I just bought at the Show yesterday (Voyles)and sold today.Clipper Knife Companies.
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peanut740 wrote: Sat Mar 18, 2023 2:27 pm Here's one I just bought at the Show yesterday (Voyles)and soldtoday.Clipper Knife Companies.
Great looking knife, love pick bone with a bare end.
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JCup wrote: Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:32 pm My neighbor gave me this beauty, I had seen it at his home laying on a counter. It was very dirty and rusty, would barely open. I offered to clean it up, and when I brought it back he told me to keep it. He said it belonged to his uncle, and he had kept it in an old toolbox for years - that probably dates it to early 20th century. Reference to "His Majesty" could mean two different King Georges. After some rag scrubbing, burnishing, oiling, and a few passes on my Spyderco Sharpmaker, this knife has an amazing edge, and it walks and talks. I've actually been carrying it lately. Wish I could confirm the age, but this pattern was in production a long time. Brass liners may be a later feature. I had never known anything about Joseph Rodgers, but they were apparently one of the best makers in Sheffield.
Nice score, kudos on the clean up and congrats on a beeeeeeeeeeuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee addition. ::tu:: ::tu::

peanut740 wrote: Sat Mar 18, 2023 2:27 pm Here's one I just bought at the Show yesterday (Voyles)and sold today.Clipper Knife Companies.


Beautiful bones and jigging, that's gorgeous. Nice show. ::tu:: ::tu::
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peanut740 wrote: Sat Mar 18, 2023 2:27 pm Here's one I just bought at the Show yesterday (Voyles)and sold today.Clipper Knife Companies.
What an amazing find, that pick bone and Washington bolsters are stunning. Did I read this right that you sold it, someone got a gem.
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Great thread, enjoyed surfing through. Not vintage, but this is the current iteration of English Jack GEC is doing. Beavertail with jigged Brazilian Cherry wood.
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New but still a good one Ivoryman 👍👍
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Here’s another new one with the Washington bolsters in smooth camel bone
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Stunning knife, wow do I love good camel bone like that stuff. Congrats, that is a prize. Thanks for the compliment too. ::tu:: ::tu:: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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fishin1635 wrote: Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:26 pm Here’s another new one with the Washington bolsters in smooth camel bone C158C132-8B29-4E66-B041-FDF3ED262901.jpeg
Beautiful! I do love the cloud shield.
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Thank you Ivoryman and David for the compliments. I too, like the cloud shields edge. The camel bone on this run reminds me a lot of the giraffe bone.
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