Old Pruning and Horticultural Knives

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1fartsmella wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 4:35 pm Joe, That is an "Odd-ball" Hawkbill. Thanks for sharing.
An odd ball for sure.
Thank you, Barry.
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doglegg wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 5:33 pm Sometimes pruning does make you hungry and thirsty.
Nothing like having all the bases covered, doglegg. :D ::tu::
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Interesting Joe. 8)

It has had the pruning blade put into a scout/utility knife frame with two of the original blades removed, repinned with copper pins in the bolsters.
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Miller Bro's wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 9:41 pm Interesting Joe. 8)

It has had the pruning blade put into a scout/utility knife frame with two of the original blades removed, repinned with copper pins in the bolsters.
Now that I look at this knife I'm convinced you nailed the oddity, Dimitri.

I am not surprised. :)

Thank you. ::tu::
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Here is a Case tested you don't see too often. A 61013 small hawkbill at 3 9/16 closed. No longer have the knife but at least I still have a picture of it. Bought off eBay some years ago. The listing, like so many, didn't list the closed length but I was suspicious and asked the seller to find out what pattern it was. Size does matter.
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FRJ wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2026 12:11 amThank you.
Your welcome ::handshake::

I definitely would have bought it if I had seen it as well! 8)
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btrwtr wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2026 1:11 am Here is a Case tested you don't see too often. A 61013 small hawkbill at 3 9/16 closed.
That was a rare one Wayne!

Excellent condition too ::tu::
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Miller Bro's wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2026 9:33 am
btrwtr wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2026 1:11 am Here is a Case tested you don't see too often. A 61013 small hawkbill at 3 9/16 closed.
That was a rare one Wayne!

Excellent condition too ::tu::
Thanks MB! Was a pleasure to own it while I did. Certainly must have been a pretty low production number knife.
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Bufalo Grafting and Budding knife. First knife I have ever owned by this maker. 4 1/8" closed with horn handles. Both the cutting blade and the folding brass spud snap hard to the open and closed positions. A very well made and stout knife.
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Very nice Wayne ::tu:: 8)

Similar to this one I have, made in France.
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Miller Bro's wrote: Fri Jun 26, 2026 11:08 pm Very nice Wayne ::tu:: 8)

Similar to this one I have, made in France.
Very close cousins. Is your horn handled?
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Yes, horn handles ::tu::
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