MILLER BRO's...Authentic?

[bkazz5]

I bought this knife at a flea market. Bought it because I like the bone and really like the shield. It has been used and someone has buffed it at some point. Do you think it is authentic?

[peanut740]

Yes it is.One like it sold on Ebay last week for $565.

[KnifeSlinger#81]

Heck of a find.

[montemojo]

That is sweet Bkazz, I have seen a couple on ebay. I have been looking for one of those myself. Roger I was watching the one on ebay. I was surprised that it went so high. I guess I need to start eating ramen noodles.

Monte

[peanut740]

It surprised me too Monte!

[wlf]

Excellent knife.

[btrwtr]

The handles and frame look good to me. The blades don't look right. The spear master looks modern and the pen looks like it has some issues as well. Welded blades?

[peanut740]

Wayne you may well be right.I didn't look close at the blades,and knew the frame and stamps were right.I went back and looked at the one that sold on Ebay and it had a matchstrike long pull on the master.

[olderdogs1]

The knife looks good to me.

Tom

[KnifeSlinger#81]

I went and found the one that sold on ebay, here are photos for reference. Aside from the match pull they look the same to me. The OP knife has been buffed quite a bit, where the ebay one doesn't appear to be, at least not as much. That axe shield is really neat.

[DARRELL MAINES]

I AM THE IDIOT THAT BOUGHT THE ONE ON EBAY ) IF AT ANY POINT YOU WANT TO SELL CONTACT ME I HAVE A COLLECTION OF THE MILLER BROS TOBACCO ADVERTISING KNIVES THIS ONE IS FOR BATTLE AXE TOBACCO. I ALSO HAVE A LARGE HAWKBILL BY MILLER BROS WITH THE BATTLEAXE ON IT.. THEY ALSO MADE ARROWHEAD PLUG TOBACCO WITH ARROWHEAD ON HANDLE, UNCLE SAM PLUG TOBACCO, BURR OAK PLUG TOBACCO, AND OLD KENTUCKY PLUG TOBACCO. THE JOHN RUSSELL COMPANY MADE AN IRON HANDLE BARLOWWITH RED DEVIL TOBACCO ETCHED ON THE BLADE.. GUYS I AM STILL LOOKING FOR GOOD OLD BARLOWS CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY THANKS DARRELL MAINES HOPE THIS HELPS AND DON' T FORGET ME

ALSO TALKED TO THE MAN IN WEST VIRGINIA WHO SOLD ME THE MILLER BROS THEY HAD BOUGHT IT AT AN AUCTION IN PA. HE SAID HE LOOKED IN A MILLER BROS BOOK AND COULD NOT FIND THE KNIFE IN THE BOOK I TOLD HIM IT WAS PROBABLY BECAUSE IT WAS A CONTRACT KNIFE FOR THE TOBACCO CO. HAPPY HUNTING

[montemojo]

Darrell, I dont think your an idiot. I think your pockets are deeper than mine. I figured the knife would be in the range of 350 bucks and I am no expert either. I would love to see your others. I do hope you decide to post pics of them.

Monte

[bkazz5]

Darrell I sent you a PM

[kerryh]

I bid on that Miller on eBay! It got out of my league at the end. I wanted it to go with my Hatch knife. It has a similar shield. I wonder if my knife was made for Battle Axe Tobacco?

V/R
Kerry

[DARRELL MAINES]

I have a Hatch 2 blade congress with the battle axe on it. One of my favorites. I am not sure if was a tobacco knife or not

[jerryd6818]

I have a Hatch 2 blade congress with the battle axe on it. One of my favorites. I am not sure if was a tobacco knife or not

[ratlesnake75]

Hey Darrell, Mr. Kerry's Hatch is the one we discussed on the phone. Kerry is a great friend of mine also. Beautiful HATCH huh!!
Kind Regards & Blessings to All,
Mark

[bkazz5]

Thank you for the feedback regarding the MIller Bros knife. In response to those asking if it is for sale, I would consider selling it. Please take into consideration the comments posted about this knife. I am no expert however I beleive the knife to be correct. To me there are no signs of the knife being altered in anyway. PM me if interested. Thanks