valley forge

[jonet143]

picked this one up. both blades stamped in straight lines - VALLEY FORGE over CUTLERY CO. over NEWARK, N.J.
double swedge, long pull on main blade. handles some type of wood, almost black(ebony?). 3 3/4" closed. i think it's pre boker as there is no vf in circle on rear tang. valley forge operated from 1892? - 1899/1902 when boker assumed ownership. half stops on both blades, walks and talks like a gator. brass liners/pins. ns bolsters and pinned shield.

[johnnierotten]

Great looking old knife!!

[mumblypeg]

Sweet, johnnie, love them hundred year old knives.

[jfarmer]

Thats a nice piece of antique cutlery there Johnnie.

James

[Paul M]

That's my kind of knife johnnie! Reminds me of one in my collection. E C Simmons Keen Kutter 3 1/2" Here's a pic to compare.

[jonet143]

thanks guys. that's a beaut paul!

[rigwelder]

two good looking old jacks. jacks have allways been my favorite pattern.

[Dave O]

You have to have pretty tough Finger nails or they will break em! Robesons!