Easy Openers with or without a Bail

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Loving your trifecta of EOs, Iman.
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What an incredible group, I-Man! ::tu:: ::tu::
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EO's are such wonderful knives. Those knives are classic examples Iman.
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Thanks TPK, Quick Steel, Dan in MI, and doglegg. Appreciate the comments one and all and hope you're all having a good weekend. Thanks again.
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I would like to add 4 of my easy opens to this love them.
(1) Cattaraugus Little Vally 1891 to 1963
(2) Camillus 4 Line 1902 to Now
(3) Challenge Cutlery Co. Bridgeport CT. 1891 to 1928
(4) Valley Forge 1899 to 1950
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kennedy knives wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:29 pm I would like to add 4 of my easy opens to this love them.
(1) Cattaraugus Little Vally 1891 to 1963
(2) Camillus 4 Line 1902 to Now
(3) Challenge Cutlery Co. Bridgeport CT. 1891 to 1928
(4) Valley Forge 1899 to 1950

That's 4 beauties KK, sweeeeeet bones, wood, condition. Niiiiiiice. ::tu::
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Ivoryman wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:59 pm
kennedy knives wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:29 pm I would like to add 4 of my easy opens to this love them.
(1) Cattaraugus Little Vally 1891 to 1963
(2) Camillus 4 Line 1902 to Now
(3) Challenge Cutlery Co. Bridgeport CT. 1891 to 1928
(4) Valley Forge 1899 to 1950

That's 4 beauties KK, sweeeeeet bones, wood, condition. Niiiiiiice. ::tu::
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You're welcome. I also like the nail file on the secondaries. Good tool to have. Great bunch of vintage sweetness.
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Four fantastic knives, Gary! ::tu::
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A few for the thread
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Ivoryman wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 3:37 am 20230726_102241.jpg20230726_102356.jpg
One of the best patterns ever. Those are all fantastic, Iman! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: I know it's an old post, but I just saw it..
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kennedy knives wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:29 pm I would like to add 4 of my easy opens to this love them.
(1) Cattaraugus Little Vally 1891 to 1963
(2) Camillus 4 Line 1902 to Now
(3) Challenge Cutlery Co. Bridgeport CT. 1891 to 1928
(4) Valley Forge 1899 to 1950
Love it when you break out the hidden gems, Gary! Killer! ::tu:: ::tu:: I know it's an old post, but I just saw it..
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Ivoryman wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 4:09 am A few for the thread
Equally fantastic! Your posts never disappoint.
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Ivoryman wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 4:09 am A few for the thread
All exemplary Iman. What a great pattern.
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Too much goodness there, I-Man! ::tu:: I particularly like the Robeson and the first one (though I can't tell who made it).
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Thanks a lot Dan, top one is a GEC 85 Northfield single spear. Same knife as last pic but different photo shoots. Thanks again.

Thanks for all comments gents.
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Jacknifeben wrote: ↑Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:24 pm Found this one in Muscatine Iowa about 40 years ago.
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A few out for the group shot
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::woot:: Iman, your EOs are a fine and enviable assortment. Congrats.
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Ivoryman wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:27 pm A few out for the group shot

Iman, your EO's always catch my eye. :shock: :shock:
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WOW those sure are pretty bunch of EOS you have Ivoryman :D
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Thanks Quick, doglegg, gordonjohn, appreciate the comments gents. ::handshake::
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