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Here is a Terrier cattle knife I recently acquired. Not in great cosmetic condition but these are hard to find let alone in high grade or pristine condition like many Charlie has. This one is pattern No. 235632 or Robeson pattern No. 632235. It has the Terrier Bull head stamp on the pile side spear blade tang. I measure it to be 3 & 5/8 inches closed. The handles are some kind of plastic composite. There is a split in the pile side handle at the bottom from the front bolster running about 3/4 of an inch but both handles are firmly attached with no warping. There is some blade and punch loss. Overall I am happy with it and being 106 to 112 years old this is a great antique very scarce folder from a premier maker
Duffer wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:58 pm
Overall I am happy with it
As I would be! Your Terrier is a clear example showing that a knife doesn't have to be perfect to stand out from the crowd. A very nice addition, Lloyd!
Duffer wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:58 pm
Here is a Terrier cattle knife I recently acquired. Not in great cosmetic condition but these are hard to find let alone in high grade or pristine condition like many Charlie has. This one is pattern No. 235632 or Robeson pattern No. 632235. It has the Terrier Bull head stamp on the pile side spear blade tang. I measure it to be 3 & 5/8 inches closed. The handles are some kind of plastic composite. There is a split in the pile side handle at the bottom from the front bolster running about 3/4 of an inch but both handles are firmly attached with no warping. There is some blade and punch loss. Overall I am happy with it and being 106 to 112 years old this is a great antique very scarce folder from a premier maker
Thanks Ike and Charlie. I have everything put away Ike. We are waiting on hurricane Ian to pass, once all that is over with I will get it out and measure. I don’t know if Roger had that in Lexington Charlie? Thanks again for the comments.