A pretty decent knife for it's age. No wobble whatsoever, half stops on both blades and very strong springs.
I'm glad to have this one.
T. Hessenbruch & Co.
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T. Hessenbruch & Co.
T. Hessenbruch & Co. -- 1873-1906, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 3 5/8".
A pretty decent knife for it's age. No wobble whatsoever, half stops on both blades and very strong springs.
I'm glad to have this one.
A pretty decent knife for it's age. No wobble whatsoever, half stops on both blades and very strong springs.
I'm glad to have this one.
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Re: T. Hessenbruch & Co.
Joe, you really seem to find a lot of great old knives. Very nice, sturdy looking knife!
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Re: T. Hessenbruch & Co.
Excellent, a classy looking knife IMO.
Remarkable how some of those oldies survive and are still functional.
Remarkable how some of those oldies survive and are still functional.
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Re: T. Hessenbruch & Co.
Cool old knife Joe - and an old Philadelphia cutlery too ...
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Re: T. Hessenbruch & Co.
Joe.... a very nice addition to your mighty fine collection! 
I know its not easy these days to find a gem like that from that time period as I've searching for a bit myself....
I know its not easy these days to find a gem like that from that time period as I've searching for a bit myself....
'til later....
Ken
means.... never having a dull moment.
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means.... never having a dull moment.