Vintage Gnarly Stag Handles

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Quick Steel wrote:Very fine. The covers look rich. ::tu::
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LongBlade wrote:Awesome knife Dimitri in every way ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: 8) ... Nicest French knife I have ever seen besides one of the coolest horticultural knives - going by the blade stamp I assume French??
Thanks so much Lee! :D

Yes, French it is. The stamp translates to "Made in France, Cycles & Weapons, Saint-Étienne"
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What a treat to go through this thread again. Dimitri, and others, what amazing knives you are showing. I have seen a few of Dimitri's knives in person, and they look just as good, if not better, in hand.

Here's one that comes to mind that I have. Wade & Butcher, the blade has condition issues, but it's a great knife overall.
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LongBlade wrote:Awesome knife Dimitri in every way ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: 8) ... Nicest French knife I have ever seen besides one of the coolest horticultural knives - going by the blade stamp I assume French??
I was thinking the same thing and you said it. That one just demands to be displayed. ::tu::
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glennbad wrote:What a treat to go through this thread again. Dimitri, and others, what amazing knives you are showing. I have seen a few of Dimitri's knives in person, and they look just as good, if not better, in hand.

Here's one that comes to mind that I have. Wade & Butcher, the blade has condition issues, but it's a great knife overall.

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Glenn that is some Gnarly handles. Very beautiful old knife. ::nod:: ::tu::
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What a pleasure to see the knives in this thread!

Dimitri, that French horticultural knife is interesting and unique. In my experience gnarly stag is a hallmark of European knives.

Glenn thanks for showing that old Wade & Butcher. Nice stag on it too!

Looking at my pile, the best contribution of vintage gnarly stag I can muster up is this early Case Tested whittler. The mark side is kinda plain but the pile side passes for gnarly IMHO. ::shrug::

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Ken,that is one fine knife.Your right about the stag,Europe had it all over us. ::tu::
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•Thanks Glenn!

That Wade & Butcher is awesome ::drool::

•Dodlegg, thank you ::tu::


• Ken, that Case certainly belongs in this thread, what a beauty! :D
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From France to Germany, some pretty nice stag on this unused manicure knife :)
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GLen - Great looking Wade & Butcher with awesome stag ::tu:: ::tu:: ... Despite any issues on that old knife as you noted it still is a beauty for the collection...

Ken - Great looking Gunstock Whittler and the stag puts it over the top ::tu:: ::tu:: ...

Dimitri - That is some great gnarly stag for a manicure knife ::tu:: ::tu:: ...
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A Remington R7366. It's a pretty rough.
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Thanks again Lee ::tu::

Keith, still very attractive stag handles!
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Thanks Dimitri.
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espn77 wrote:A Remington R7366. It's a pretty rough.
Keith - Nothing like the look of old stag that is pocket worn ::tu:: ::tu:: ... Did Remington make many knives with stag??
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I love gnarly stag and I have really enjoyed looking at all the knives in this thread...Great stuff here.

I don't have any vintage knives to speak of, but here are some of my modern gnarly stag knives.
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Q, those could be in the dictionary under gnarly. Great looking knives. ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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LongBlade wrote: Did Remington make many knives with stag??
There are a lot of patterns that call for stag in the catalogs. But finding them I've found to be difficult. That's why most of my stag examples are in rougher shape.
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Here's another Gnarly (but not Vintage) Stag handle -- on a Lone Wolf Paul "Slim Jim."
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This old English jack sold to somebody on Ebay this past week.

It is marked, SHIRLEYS / CELEBRATED / OIO CUTLERY
Goins dates that stamp circa 1865 and said they also made Bowie knives.

Talk about some gnarly stag. This stuff is gnarly.

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That's a hand full!
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Thats a sweet gnarly hawkbill Charlie ::tu:: ::tu:: ... I can't seem to find the ended listing on eBay ::shrug:: ... what was the end price or link to ended auction? Thanks!
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$106.50

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1800S-STA ... 663.l44720

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Charley, some one went home happy. That is a cool knife. ::nod::
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Thanks Charlie ::tu:: ::tu:: ...
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doglegg wrote:Charley, some one went home happy. That is a cool knife. ::nod::

Yea, that was me, will post pics as soon as I receive it, was surprised at the lack of bids, holiday weekend?
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