Old Style Lockbacks

upnorth · Post by **upnorth** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:58 pm

Being a fan of traditional slipjoint knives, I've owned very few lockbacks. But lockbacks have a long tradition!
A good one combines some of the usefulness of a fixed blade with the convenience and portability, and of course concealability, of a folder.
Here are some older ones, three ebony Empires, and a jigged bone Ulster. These tend to be big knives, and the smallest one here, on the left is 4 1/4" long (closed of course). I love the sense of style and aesthetic of these knives. If you an older lockblade, please add it to this thread!! I'd love to see more of them, although I can feel my wallet gringe as my interest grows!

PA Knives · Post by **PA Knives** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:06 pm

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Old lockbacks

rmfnla · Post by **rmfnla** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:24 pm

Very nice. I've been a lockback fan sice I was a kid (and I'm over 50 now).

My preferred EDC is a Case Copperlock; I have several in both sizes and rotate them as the mood moves me.

nifbuf · Post by **nifbuf** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:20 am

OK, I will take the bait. Attached are five old Schatt lockbacks. Wonderful pieces of engineering. One Stage, one imitation onyx, the rest bone. Keep up the good work Charlie.

David Clark

sunburst · Post by **sunburst** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:01 am

Wow fantastic lockbacks gentlemen...

I love the jigging on your knives, it makes me want to go back and get all those vintage Robeson's I sold..

Sunburst

PA Knives · Post by **PA Knives** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:42 am

nifbuf,

So nice to see someone of your caliber on the forum. Folks for those of you that don't know Mr. Clark, he is a gold mine of information and extremely versed in Schatt and the famous Dollar Knife. I am very proud to know him and David Kraus

Love those lockbacks

Blade Runner · Post by **Blade Runner** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:51 pm

Hi David (nifbuf), nice to have you aboard, and see you at the next meeting.
Take Care
Gary

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:29 pm

Warm welcome to the site nifbuf

I really like those great old lockbacks.

s-k

A&E · Post by **A&E** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:00 am

Here's a nice old Cheetah . . . USA era (1965-69).

Also . . . a nice pearl-handled Buck (not sure how old though).

upnorth · Post by **upnorth** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:03 am

Hey David, welcome aboard. That's a beautiful set of Schatt & Morgans!!
Thanks for letting us look!
Nice Case, too Eric!

Charlie

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:48 pm

Not an old lockback but an old-style lock back. Made by Arthur Wright & Son Sheffield. 4 1/2 inches long, carbon steel blade with matte finish and nice rosewood handle.

s-k

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