I'll get right to it, the first is a Pearl International Cutlery Club knife. These knives were produced from 81' to 93' and came in only Stag or Pearl handles. This one is a 4 blade Congress from 1983, 1 of 600 made, this is No. 081
Bought it from Buzz.
This one is a Serpentine pre 1982, think it was made in 1978 so early Rooster. Yellow handles....KEN. Frank called it Butter and Molasses. I think its a neat pattern. The next is a Butter and Molasses Sod Buster from 1978 as well. It has the nickle silver Roosters on the handle. Both of these are not really that rare but I like the designs, especially that Serpentine knife.
Both of these have great snap.
nice pickups perry. i envy you guys close to the action.
johnnie f 1949
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Thanks Johnnie my first time to go and really enjoyed meeting alot of the guys from this site. That was the best part of the day for me. Me and jfarmer hung out and talked Roosters for a bit. It was a lot of fun and informative. Here's The End Of Day small stockman I picked up. 1989 1 of 200 No. 093.
Here's a few others, a Stag Serpentine single clip blade Fight'n Rooster, not sure of the year. It's not in the book but I think it was made around the mid 90s. Gold etch reads, The Kentuckian and back tang reads, Frank Buster Celebrated. The next one is a One Arm Man Buffalo Horn Show Down on the main blade, it also has the Celebrated tang stamp, 1 of 400 no. 076 from 1987.
on the cutting edge is sometimes not the place to be.
please support our troops - past and present
if not a member...join the NKCA! they're on our side.
Last one, a Fight'n Rooster Whittler 3 Backspring with Rose, Gold and Black handles. 1 of 250 marked Celebrated, probably made in the late 80s or early 90s. Kind of has the feel of a Cattleman knife pattern. Another Celluloid, has a little shrinkage at the bolsters but still a pretty handle. They call it Rose but it really looks like flame red to me. Well that's it, hope you guys enjoy lookin. Can you tell what brand I'm into now?
Thanks Bama, It was great meetin you and Donny this week as well. Gotta do it again soon. If your ever up Nashville way give me a shout. Tell Donny if he finds any more knives at the house just wait till the next show and $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. He'll know what I mean.
Great score there Perry It was great to finally meet you. My wife was sorry that she missed you. Oh well, maybe next time. We just got home this afternoon so I haven't had time to take any pics of my pretties yet.
Oh but I can't wait to see them James you never cease to amaze me. I know there's something I missed by not being there on Thursday and you're going to show it I'm sure. Sorry I didn't get to meet your wife but I'm sure we'll meet again in the not too distant future I had a great time hangin with ya James.
Those Roosters are great looking knives. They embody the spirit of that fighting bird, with that in your face styling!
Here's my lonesome Rooster. It is a sort of Cattle knife, but with three full sized blades on three back springs. Beautiful pearl, that the scanner can't show. All blades stamped, both sides.
Who can tell me a value??
Thanks marcinek, Gunsmoke and Dave, really appreciate it. Hey Charlie your Rooster is a good one man, its value from the book in 94' is $150.00 and it is called a Cattleman's 3 Backspring Whttler, 3 5/8 in. 1 of 200 made. Definately a keeper my friend. Thanks again,
Thanks for the reference, singin'. Is $150 a reasonable price to ask today? I would like to trade it for an antique. I have spent my knife budget for the year !
Unless Santa is looking kindly on me??
Yeah, Thats what the book says but I know that those prices were a bit inflated by Jim Parker at the time. Here we are some 13 years later and you might get that, but probably not on ebay from my experience. Maybe at a show though. The demand might be a little greater because of the passing of {CUZ} Frank Buster. Hope this helps Charlie.