Some more scissors...
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Tourist, I beg your pardon and your patience.
My responce was to knifegirl.
My responce was to knifegirl.
Joe
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No, I should apologize. It sounds like she needs our support, and I should be a good member first.FRJ wrote:Tourist, I beg your pardon and your patience.
My responce was to knifegirl.
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Thanks, Joe.FRJ wrote:You seem like a very strong person on the other side of your trials. Living well is the best revenge.
I am happier now than I ever thought possible. I found the best man in the world who treats me with love & respect. My children love Bret also. Bret is showing my boys by example what a man should really be. There is nothing better in this world to be loved. Money isn't everything.
My ex used to put me down because of my childhood. Bret admires the person I am. In his words, "all those troubles made you the wonderful woman you are."
I am not sad by any means. I am happy!
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It's nice of you to think of me, but I am really doing great. I know you have probably been joking by asking if I am a wealthy woman, but I just wanted to let you know that I am not, never have been & probably never will be.... but that isn't what makes a person rich. Friends, family & love is what makes a person's life rich. I have those things. I am lucky!The Tourist wrote:No, I should apologize. It sounds like she needs our support, and I should be a good member first.FRJ wrote:Tourist, I beg your pardon and your patience.
My responce was to knifegirl.
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Joe, in case you haven't read this Wiss history, it is an interesting read. The Heinisch pair you have is interesting, because Wiss learned from him, and became a household name.
http://issuu.com/ruraltailor/docs/wisst ... arshistory
http://issuu.com/ruraltailor/docs/wisst ... arshistory
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Bret, thanks for the heads up on that book. I looked for in in one of my book research haunts.
It was pricey. I'll do more research. It looks interesting.
It was pricey. I'll do more research. It looks interesting.
Joe
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Here's some up for auction. Pretty cool set. I have a copy of a 1914 cutlery catalog with this pair in it.
Not my auction, I'm not bidding.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT
Not my auction, I'm not bidding.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT
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Here are the big ones Kathy mentioned. The smaller pair is a Heinisch, and the bigger pair I can only read "Cin. O." Both are made on Heinisch's patent, of casting the irregular shapes, along with separate blades of steel. You can see the line where the metals are different.
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Bret, those are just extraordinary shears. Both of them. I have seen something like them in my travels of flea markets.
You always have such great stuff. Thank you.
You always have such great stuff. Thank you.
Joe
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Whoops, Kathy was logged in, see below.
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Thanks Joe, and that is where I got these, at the flea market. I am still not sure what they are made for? I am guessing some commercial textile, like canvas or sailcloth? I weighed the big ones once, but forget the exact weight. I think it was about 5lbs. I wouldn't want a job where I had to use them all day!
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The lower blade rests on a platform/table and is used in that manner, thus the raised handles.
I see them cutting old hemp sheets for the swabbies!
I see them cutting old hemp sheets for the swabbies!
Joe
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FRJ wrote:The lower blade rests on a platform/table and is used in that manner, thus the raised handles.
I see them cutting old hemp sheets for the swabbies!
Good call Joe. I wouldn't have figured that. Nice post Kathy, the people on this thread are so good that can make scissors interesting! Now I'll probably start collecting scissors and shears.
Years ago a guy gave me a huge pair of old scissors, shears really and I thought it was an odd gift at the time. It turned out that I use them all the time and keep them handy.
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Go after those scissors, Mike. They are interesting and you can get them for cheeep.
Here's another pair I need to get in here. Boker. I think I paid 3 bucks for these.
Here's another pair I need to get in here. Boker. I think I paid 3 bucks for these.
Joe
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I agree with that Joe.FRJ wrote:Go after those scissors, Mike. They are interesting and you can get them for cheeep.
Here's another pair I need to get in here. Boker. I think I paid 3 bucks for these.
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That fits my budget. Flea market season will be here soon...
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I really enjoyed viewing the scissors everyone . Thanks for sharing them with us s-k
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I agree, I have even found myself looking for them at the flea markets.
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Ive got some nice scissors i used for floor laying for many years, ill dig them out my tool box friday and take a pic, i remember thay have a shamrock on them i think , you have some nice ones there,
paul
paul
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A day without a pocket knife is the day your need it,
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Here are a pair of scissors I found in a shed of all places
It is an Augustus Knecht combination scissors and letter opener in a fitted scabbard.
The handles and scabbard are very ornate and well done.
The best thing about it is the scissors double as a Dagger when closed, it has a ridge down each side and the edges are sharp, suitable for stabbing
Yes, I collect scissors too
It is an Augustus Knecht combination scissors and letter opener in a fitted scabbard.
The handles and scabbard are very ornate and well done.
The best thing about it is the scissors double as a Dagger when closed, it has a ridge down each side and the edges are sharp, suitable for stabbing
Yes, I collect scissors too
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WOW! Dimitri, those are awsome
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Very nice Dimitri!
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one set that came from a GI issue first aid kit.
tang is double struck...to bad it is not a coin.
tang is double struck...to bad it is not a coin.
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Here is neat set of folding scissors, just 2 3/8" folded. Sharp, tight and great springs. Only mark says PATENT.
The MOP is in fine shape too.....
IM
The MOP is in fine shape too.....
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