Ring opener knives

[bronze4u]

Hey guys! So, I was not on here much for a long time... As well, I have been busy sculpting bronzes and not collecting much. I now have 86 ring turn knives in my collection. I am posting several photos. (Note, I very carefully pushed them into a pile!)

Here are my three newest acquired knives together and full collection pictures. Hope everyone has been prosperously collecting and well... Cheers Kirk

[Miller Bro's]

Kirk, good to have you back!

The pile is growing

I have a bunch of them coming in the mail

[bronze4u]

Kirk, good to have you back!

The pile is growing

I have a bunch of them coming in the mail

Thanks!!! Good to be back! That's great, I can't wait to see pics of them....

Cheers

Kirk

[LongBlade]

Hey guys! So, I was not on here much for a long time... As well, I have been busy sculpting bronzes and not collecting much. I now have 86 ring turn knives in my collection. I am posting several photos. (Note, I very carefully pushed them into a pile!) RING TURN COLLECTION 5.JPGRING TURN COLLECTION 4.JPGRING TURN COLLECTION 1.JPGRING TURN COLLECTION 6.jpgHere are my three newest acquired knives together and full collection pictures. Hope everyone has been prosperously collecting and well... Cheers Kirk

I was wondering what happened to you Kirk - welcome back!!

Nice pile of ring openers .. and a few nice new ones to add to the pile as well ... Interesting collection for sure....

[bronze4u]

Hey guys! So, I was not on here much for a long time... As well, I have been busy sculpting bronzes and not collecting much. I now have 86 ring turn knives in my collection. I am posting several photos. (Note, I very carefully pushed them into a pile!) RING TURN COLLECTION 5.JPGRING TURN COLLECTION 4.JPGRING TURN COLLECTION 1.JPGRING TURN COLLECTION 6.jpgHere are my three newest acquired knives together and full collection pictures. Hope everyone has been prosperously collecting and well... Cheers Kirk

I was wondering what happened to you Kirk - welcome back!!

Nice pile of ring openers .. and a few nice new ones to add to the pile as well ... Interesting collection for sure....

Thank you, Longblade! Yes - I took a little break (sort of) Stopped searching daily for more, then they reeled me back in...Lol
Good to be back! Thanks for the comments and kind words.

[bronze4u]

Hey guys, So I just found this online for $18.00! Not sure this is a 'silver hallmark stamp' or not. But it is shipping from the U.K. and was a good price.
Anyone know if this is a silver handle? Or just the stamp for William Rodgers of Sheffield? Which I understand it's stamped W.R. ** S is of course for William Rodgers of Sheffield. I am just not sure if it is silver, sterling? or Nickel silver? Any thoughts?

Cheers

Kirk

[Miller Bro's]

Nice find and price!

I am pretty sure those are psuedo hallmarks the handles are nickle silver.

Here's some on their way to me

[bronze4u]

Nice find and price!

I am pretty sure those are psuedo hallmarks the handles are nickle silver.

Here's some on their way to me

I agree, I had the same idea as well... Great score on the group too!!!

Kirk

[bronze4u]

Nice find and price!

I am pretty sure those are psuedo hallmarks the handles are nickle silver.

Here's some on their way to me

Hey, I just noticed the lifting lever one! Nice!

K

[Miller Bro's]

Hey, I just noticed the lifting lever one! Nice!

K

Thanks Kirk!

That's the crown jewel of the lot!

[bronze4u]

Hey, I just noticed the lifting lever one! Nice!

K

Thanks Kirk!

That's the crown jewel of the lot!

Sure! Yes, it sure is!

[Miller Bro's]

Here's another advertising knife, looks unused

[bronze4u]

Sweet one! So, I have seen shiny all metal 'Sunbrite' ring turns before online.

Kirk

[Miller Bro's]

Thanks!

The picture doesn't show it well but the handles on this one are a vibrant blue celluloid with gold lettering.

[Miller Bro's]

Here's a better picture of the back side

[bronze4u]

Here's a better picture of the back side

Nice, I couldn’t tell earlier. Is it for sale?

[bronze4u]

So, I already had one of these Medical kit (Blood letting knife) ring turns by GEORGE WOLSTENHOLME IXL. (Bottom pic) However, it was worn on the blade (much older heavier made version)

I just received this 'newer' one in the mail. Though like near new condition, it's much lighter and cheaper made feel makes me think it's not as old as my first one. Anyhow, thought i'd show them both. SAIMR stands for South African Institute for Medical Research (Johannesburg, SA)

Kirk

[Unk]

A little CS I picked up for my wife a few years ago.

[bronze4u]

A little CS I picked up for my wife a few years ago.

Nice knives!

I have had a few, as a matter a fact one for trade right now.


Kirk

[bronze4u]

Yeeeehaw! Just landed this rare 1910 ring turn! I have hunted this one for around three years. No rings on it, but I have vintage replacements! I will post my own photos once it arrives....

Kirk

[Miller Bro's]

Great find!

[bronze4u]

Thanks, it cost me!

[bronze4u]

The newest ring turn is in! Sadly someone gave it a light polishing! Ughhhhh!!! It’s ok though and will tarnish back up with handling. People never learn. IMHO

Kirk

[Miller Bro's]

Awesome! Looks complete now with the rings back on

[LongBlade]

Nice Kirk ... Its a nice knife and agree with you on the polishing but at least they didn't polish the blades - unfortunately folks think shiny sells and because of that it won't change much - it actually makes me bypass those knives - I like the sellers who don't know how to clean knives and leave "as found" or are knife collectors who know the implications of aggressive cleaning - I'm talking about aggressive cleaning like the dreaded buffing wheel which removes metal and rounds edges ... As you already said leave it out and handle it everyday - its a good excuse to play with it for awhile