Easy Openers with or without a Bail

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Electric Cut. Co. Walden
New York Knife Co. Hammer Brand
Wm. Enders MFG Co. St. Louis USA
TROLL Germany
Federal Knife Company Syracuse USA
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I don't have any with bails & only two without & 1967redrider just beat with posting an Electric Cut... but here's what I have...

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Schatt & Morgan (Queen)
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Here are some military and civilian models with bails.Imperial, Camillus, etc. J.O'.
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Beautiful knives everyone! :shock: Love em! ::tu:: ::nod::
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Just found out this one is legit. WWI Union Cut.Co. "Navy Knife". Thought it might have been "diddled" with but it's good. Bail is gone, Manicure blade is double stamped. Kinda cool. :D J.O'.
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A few that I have..
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michaelspayth wrote: ↑Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:03 am A few that I have..
Very nice looking knives! ::tu:: :D


I just picked up my first one. A small "Contento" Made in Germany. Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake::
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Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:11 pm P1030544 (2).JPGP1030389 (4).JPG
Garry ,don’t know how I didn’t see this one when I went thru this b4 . Camillus is my main focus, and there EOs or 72s
Sure is a beauty you have there! Is it a long line ?
Thanks for sharing your pics ::tu::
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a few faves.
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Good Show Ivoryman ::handshake::
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jmh58 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:04 pm 3ABA4368-6EAE-42A7-99DB-738CD9F0DBAF.jpeg275AC85B-9FA6-4DCE-BB88-B728B8E1A4E6.jpeg66555761-BEE0-4BDE-AA66-1953E5402064.jpeg9CDBB294-EDF1-40E7-9A14-CC83C9626D15.jpeg9CDBB294-EDF1-40E7-9A14-CC83C9626D15.jpeg3E6050FF-7A85-4693-9F5E-8E5FF41EAD42.jpegA6EE9193-1834-464F-B27D-DD1A4BDE5756.jpeg9A4D728C-4C9B-4F90-A81F-17B6AA74E906.jpeg
That’s a nice lineup
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Ripster wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:05 pm
jmh58 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:04 pm 3ABA4368-6EAE-42A7-99DB-738CD9F0DBAF.jpeg275AC85B-9FA6-4DCE-BB88-B728B8E1A4E6.jpeg66555761-BEE0-4BDE-AA66-1953E5402064.jpeg9CDBB294-EDF1-40E7-9A14-CC83C9626D15.jpeg9CDBB294-EDF1-40E7-9A14-CC83C9626D15.jpeg3E6050FF-7A85-4693-9F5E-8E5FF41EAD42.jpegA6EE9193-1834-464F-B27D-DD1A4BDE5756.jpeg9A4D728C-4C9B-4F90-A81F-17B6AA74E906.jpeg
That’s a nice lineup
Nice KK
What’s not to like about a EO ! Right
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jmh58 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:04 pm .....
VERY "easy" on the eyes John. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Iman, John those are just beautiful knives and the variety. EO's are addicting especially with those beautiful bone handles. Wow!!! ::nod:: ::nod::
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Thank You Skip and Floyd.. ::handshake::
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Thanks guys, appreciated seeing all this thread, thought I'd add a paltry handful.
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Nice knives everyone ::tu::

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Thanks to everyone. Great Show :D Keep them coming ::handshake::
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I just came across this thread and boy, have I ever been missing out! You guys are posting some truly gorgeous examples, thanks for showing all of them to us! I only own these 2, a 9" Russell Green River, and my nifty little 6 3/8" Taylor Cutlery "Elk Horn", but man, do I like em'! 8)
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Looks good Marco!! 👍😎👍
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Thanks John! ::handshake:: I appreciate your comments! Mark! 8)
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Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 6:40 pm I just came across this thread and boy, have I ever been missing out! You guys are posting some truly gorgeous examples, thanks for showing all of them to us! I only own these 2, a 9" Russell Green River, and my nifty little 6 3/8" Taylor Cutlery "Elk Horn", but man, do I like em'! 8)WIN_20210217_12_34_04_Pro.jpgWIN_20210217_12_34_26_Pro.jpg
Nice pieces Mark,
There sure has been some nice ones here ,do agree with you. Thanks for sharing yours,what’s not to like about a EO ,or as you said ,MAN do I like em!!
Catch you later ,stay warm ::tu::
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