Hi Doglegg,
I’m waiting to get approved to be able to sell on here.
I have only 7 Bulldog, and 20 Eye brand, which I’m sure you already read. I’ll put some pictures on for you.
Just wondering if you have any clue about the last 5 pictures of the fixed blade?
Thanks,
KAK
Sorry about the angle of pictures. I’ve got a lot to learn.
I'm not very up on German fixed blades but I bet someone will be along that is. That Guide Knife is certainly a great looking knife.
I all ready have one ofthe Bulldog fixed blade you have. Here on the forum I learned that it is only one of two fixed blades they had made in Japan. It is a great knife.
Yes those were made in Japan. I think it says Japan on the blade on the side opposite the Bulldog stamp. But that doesn't mean lesser quality, actually maybe a little better quality.
Hi kak61, I am never bored by anyone telling how they got started in knife collecting or anything about their collection. Sorry to see you are disposing of the last of your collection. The stag handles on your German Eye knives are very high quality. At some point, hopefully in the far distant future, I too will have to sell off my collection. I wouldn't want my wife burdened with disposing of my collection after I am gone....receiving pennies on the dollar for the entire lot. No one in my family shows any interest in pocket knives but I do have a 21 month old grandson. I can only hope to spark his interest in knife collecting as a hobby!
Targetman wrote:Hi kak61, I am never bored by anyone telling how they got started in knife collecting or anything about their collection. Sorry to see you are disposing of the last of your collection. The stag handles on your German Eye knives are very high quality. At some point, hopefully in the far distant future, I too will have to sell off my collection. I wouldn't want my wife burdened with disposing of my collection after I am gone....receiving pennies on the dollar for the entire lot. No one in my family shows any interest in pocket knives but I do have a 21 month old grandson. I can only hope to spark his interest in knife collecting as a hobby!
Targetman, I would be willing to be adopted into your family , just saying.
SSk
SSk Mark “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan
HaHa Sharpnshinyknives, you are already in my family! We are all brothers and sisters in this forum. We reach out to each other when we happily find that long sought knife missing from our collection or when we seek information and eagerly await responses from experienced collectors here. When no one around you is interested in your hobby, we are only a click away from the whole world of knife collectors, willing to share our knowledge, finds, thoughts, and hopeful purchases. God bless each and everyone here!
Targetman wrote:HaHa Sharpnshinyknives, you are already in my family! We are all brothers and sisters in this forum. We reach out to each other when we happily find that long sought knife missing from our collection or when we seek information and eagerly await responses from experienced collectors here. When no one around you is interested in your hobby, we are only a click away from the whole world of knife collectors, willing to share our knowledge, finds, thoughts, and hopeful purchases. God bless each and everyone here!
Targetman wrote:HaHa Sharpnshinyknives, you are already in my family! We are all brothers and sisters in this forum. We reach out to each other when we happily find that long sought knife missing from our collection or when we seek information and eagerly await responses from experienced collectors here. When no one around you is interested in your hobby, we are only a click away from the whole world of knife collectors, willing to share our knowledge, finds, thoughts, and hopeful purchases. God bless each and everyone here!
Hello again, in 1998 Jim Parker wrote in one of his catalogs he had sent a 1851 George Wostenholm Celebrated Anglo Saxon whittler to the master cutlers for Bulldog Brand. He challenged them to make it as good or better than the original.."they made it better" he said.
They were 5 1/4 inch large frame 3 blade Whittlers that had a split backspring. Split backsprings are more difficult to manufacture but add strength to the knife. Jim had the factory make him Whittlers in various blade etches and handle materials.
The first four here are the 1998 exibition Anglo Saxon Whittlers in AAA-1 pearl. Only 36 each were made. The first knife has the celebrated Anglo Saxon blade etch, 2nd knife..under my wings everything prospers etch, 3rd knife..flying eagle etch, 4th knife..New Orleans Knife etch.
In 1999 Jim introduced the AAA-1 pearl celebrated dirk with gold etching on the master blade. Year 2000 brought the AAA-1 pearl with the 2000 millennium etch. Last one is the double dog head AAA-1 pearl celebrated Anglo Saxon etch.
Hi guys, a few more of the 5 1/4 inch Anglo Saxon knives. The first three are from 2002 and have the double dog head tang stamp. Each master blade has the Celebrated Anglo Saxon Knife etch. There is a 2nd cut bonestag, a buffalo horn, and an antique elephant ivory.
The next two are from 2000 with the standing dog tang stamp. The master blade has the millennium etch. There is a genuine stag and a purple swirl celluloid.
The last two are from 1999 with the standing dog tang stamp. The master blade is etched Celebrated Dirk. These are genuine stag and brown jigged bone.
The double dog head offerings were the last of the Anglo Saxon knives.
Hi guys, here are a few Bulldog Hunters. I picked up a few pieces through the years but do not have a complete collection of them.
First one is a 5 3/8 inch frame Hunter 2 blade with Pit bull etch stag. Second is a smaller frame 5 inch stag. 2 blade War Hawk etch. Third is a 5 3/8 inch stag 1 blade Pit bull etch. Fourth is a 5 3/8 inch brown jigged bone 1 blade Pit bull etch. This has a shield on both sides. The fifth one is a Pearl Prototype small frame 5 inch 2 blade Mountain Hunter etch with shield. This knife was never put into production. I saw this one in one of Jim Parkers 2003 catalogs. When I called him about it he said it was already sold. Two years later at Jim's knife show, a dealer had it for sale for an insane amount of money, even back at that time. He wouldn't even haggle over it. I passed it up and thought no more about it. Fourteen years later, I saw it for sale on EBay...I couldn't believe what I was seeing!! It was listed for buy it now or best offer. I offered a fair price and it was accepted. So, the old saying...good things happen to he who waits....applies here!
Hi everyone, thought I would break up the postings a bit and show a couple of freebies Jim Parker would hand out when you bought knives from him at knife shows. First is a Bulldog Brand ballcap and second are some leather coasters. I never tried to use the coasters as I figured water rings from ice tea glasses would ruin them. They were good advertising though.
Hi Quick Steel. I am only a knife collector and haven't considered showing or displaying my Bulldog knives at shows. Travel expenses, lodging, and show table rental are very expensive in my opinion. Collecting for the last 24 years have given me many hours of enjoyment and that is sufficient for me. Thanks for thinking I have a collection of some merit.
Hi again, thought you might be interested in an oddity that was made for Bulldog company. Its a 2 piece scissors and letter opener set. It came with a nice sheath to store them in. Its listed as BKC# 373. 9 sets were made with the Bulldog Brand etch. Both items were gold plated.
Here is a Bulldog 1st generation 9 7/8 inch boot knife I picked up at a show several years ago. Nice 2 piece stag handles and a fancy etch that says One Eyed Jack. Nice sheath with boot clip on back. BKC # 162.
I have always liked the sunfish or elephant toenail patterns. Below are the few I have of the many handle materials that are available. First is a 4 inch double dog head 2 blade Big Game Series in buffalo horn. Second is a 4 1/4 inch 2 blade double dog head in buffalo horn with 5 color sunfish etch. Third is a 4 1/4 inch 2 blade double dog head in second cut stag with a 5 color sunfish etch. Fourth is a 4 1/4 inch 2 blade standing dog made in 1996. This is a stag prototype with a large shield and a colored Elk etch. This large shield was never put into production. Fifth is a 4 1/4 inch 2 blade fighting dog Stag prototype made in 1995. Blade etch shows 2 fighting elephants. Very few were made. Note the engraved Bulldog shield instead of the stamped Bulldog shield. Last is a 1993 4 inch 2 blade unequal end Stag fighting dog with 5 color sunfish blade etch. This was a one time run due to a tooling mix up.
, just saying.
