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[Madmarco]

Nice n' colorful group Q! Is the knife with the brown covers and elongated bolster a Kershaw "Wild Turkey"? Thx!

It is indeed. I love the made-in-Japan Kershaw knives and the Wild Turkey has long been one of my favorite patterns. I tend to buy them whenever I can and then end up giving them away...but, I think I'll hang onto this one for awhile. Handle is Cocobolo wood.

Thank you for confirming by beliefs Q, it's much appreciated. I too am a fan of Japanese Kershaw's, and your W/T has long since been discontinued so you should hang onto that one, as I'm sure it goes well beyond face value, and, it's a super cool little folder, facts I'm also sure you're already aware of!

[Madmarco]

Nice group, particularly like the one on the right, is that smooth white bone.

I wish it were smooth white bone, but it's some kind of synthetic (plastic) material. I actually got that knife specifically to have re-handled/modified. It's a Schrade+ USA 175.

You post some of the nicest knives Q, and this one is no exception. I think your knife looks teriffic as-is, but a re-handle of any material will also look good, specially with that sheepsfoot blade. Very cool knife, congrats on a great find!

[Loose Arrow]

I've been waiting 3 weeks for this one that I won. I'm still hopeful that the USPS will find it.

[Papa Bones]

Y’all sure are bringing in the big fish here lately! Good show one and all.

I liberated a couple of Camillus HOKs from dad the last couple of days. One is an old granddaddy Barlow with some miles on it, but a lot of life left in it yet. The other is a bone handled lock back that screams left over parts knife, but whatever it is, it’s well done and will get some time on the farm!

Very nice!!

Buck variety pack arrived today. All unused, looking forward to helping them build a memory! The Decatur reminds me of a steak knife, think that’s what I’ll use it for.

Nice set indeed.

Found another floating in the bay that held a little secret. A #11 Tip Top Barlow with bone handles and a no line tang stamp. A very pleasant surprise indeed. Thanks for looking. More pics in the Camillus forum.DSCN6971.JPGDSCN6976.JPG

Floyd.......I'm gonna start calling you "LF" for Lucky Floyd. Beautiful knife and awesome find.

[Papa Bones]

I received these yesterday. Another Victorinox, this one a Farmer in Green Alox. This one was a SFO for SoCoCut llc. and has the SoCoCut logo on the blade. New in the box.

Also received a Barlow produced by Providence Cutlery Company for Ric-Nor electrical supply. It is unused and like new. It has "Electric Mate" stamped on the bolsters, has a tang stamp of "Ric-Nor" over "Boston,U.S.A.", black plastic shell handles with a bail. The main blade is a Large Sheepsfoot blade and the secondary is a screwdriver blade and has a liner lock. Blades are tight, no wobble and has great snap. This is a cheapie, but a design that I think is neat, plus I like the history behind it.

Ric Nor was an electrical supply wholesaler. The company was formed in 1914 and went out of business in 1966. The knife tang stamps reads Boston, however Ric Nor was primarily located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The Electric Mate was an electrician knife made for Ric Nor by the Providence Cutlery Company located in Providence, Rhode Island.

[Colonel26]

Buck variety pack arrived today. All unused, looking forward to helping them build a memory! The Decatur reminds me of a steak knife, think that’s what I’ll use it for.

That’s a nice variety pack right there!!!

[Colonel26]

I received these yesterday. Another Victorinox, this one a Farmer in Green Alox. This one was a SFO for SoCoCut llc. and has the SoCoCut logo on the blade. New in the box.
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Also received a Barlow produced by Providence Cutlery Company for Ric-Nor electrical supply. It is unused and like new. It has "Electric Mate" stamped on the bolsters, has a tang stamp of "Ric-Nor" over "Boston,U.S.A.", black plastic shell handles with a bail. The main blade is a Large Sheepsfoot blade and the secondary is a screwdriver blade and has a liner lock. Blades are tight, no wobble and has great snap. This is a cheapie, but a design that I think is neat, plus I like the history behind it.

Ric Nor was an electrical supply wholesaler. The company was formed in 1914 and went out of business in 1966. The knife tang stamps reads Boston, however Ric Nor was primarily located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The Electric Mate was an electrician knife made for Ric Nor by the Providence Cutlery Company located in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Those Alox farmers are tough and handy. Those saws can’t be beat for their size either. I like toting one with me when I’m working in the back field.

Mine is the plain ol silver one. Yours is right snazzy!

[Steamboat Willie]

The Electric Mate was an electrician knife made for Ric Nor by the Providence Cutlery Company located in Providence, Rhode Island.

Nice catch, and fascinating provenance!

[Madmarco]

I've been waiting 3 weeks for this one that I won. I'm still hopeful that the USPS will find it.

That's a beautiful knife you're waiting for L.A., sure hope USPS finds it for you, it'd be a real shame to have that one sitting lost in some corner of the post office. Keep the faith, they've amazed me before with what they can find!

[Madmarco]

I received these yesterday. Another Victorinox, this one a Farmer in Green Alox. This one was a SFO for SoCoCut llc. and has the SoCoCut logo on the blade. New in the box.
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Also received a Barlow produced by Providence Cutlery Company for Ric-Nor electrical supply. It is unused and like new. It has "Electric Mate" stamped on the bolsters, has a tang stamp of "Ric-Nor" over "Boston,U.S.A.", black plastic shell handles with a bail. The main blade is a Large Sheepsfoot blade and the secondary is a screwdriver blade and has a liner lock. Blades are tight, no wobble and has great snap. This is a cheapie, but a design that I think is neat, plus I like the history behind it.

Ric Nor was an electrical supply wholesaler. The company was formed in 1914 and went out of business in 1966. The knife tang stamps reads Boston, however Ric Nor was primarily located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The Electric Mate was an electrician knife made for Ric Nor by the Providence Cutlery Company located in Providence, Rhode Island.
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VERY nice Smitty. I've never been a fan of SAK's, but that one certainly is well equipped, saw and all. Really like the deep blue color and sheepsfoot blade on the electricians too. Great finds!

[doglegg]

Thanks and knice pick up Papa Bones.

[Loose Arrow]

I've been waiting 3 weeks for this one that I won. I'm still hopeful that the USPS will find it.

That's a beautiful knife you're waiting for L.A., sure hope USPS finds it for you, it'd be a real shame to have that one sitting lost in some corner of the post office. Keep the faith, they've amazed me before with what they can find!

Thanks Marco, I really hope so. I'll be sure to swing by and share it.
Meanwhile I'll share this Wildcat that came in.

[Dan In MI]

Ric Nor was an electrical supply wholesaler. The company was formed in 1914 and went out of business in 1966.

I spotted an Electric Mate on eBay. They have an interesting story. I did some temp work for an electrical supply distributor, and I now wonder if they once sold electrician's knives with their name.

I'll share this Wildcat that came in.

Cool cat! I, too, hope USPS finds your package. Sometimes I shake my head and wonder about that operation...

[Loose Arrow]

Cool cat! I, too, hope USPS finds your package. Sometimes I shake my head and wonder about that operation...

Thanks Dan. Fingers crossed.
They seem to only lose good ones too.

[Papa Bones]

Those Alox farmers are tough and handy. Those saws can’t be beat for their size either. I like toting one with me when I’m working in the back field.

Mine is the plain ol silver one. Yours is right snazzy!

Thanks Colonel. I agree, I have been surprised by the saws. I've also got the silver, but decided to add some colors. Got a blue one a while back, and now the green.

Nice catch, and fascinating provenance!

Appreciate it Willie.

VERY nice Smitty. I've never been a fan of SAK's, but that one certainly is well equipped, saw and all. Really like the deep blue color and sheepsfoot blade on the electricians too. Great finds!

Thank you Marc. I'm not as crazy about the plastic handle SAKs, but have grown fond of the Alox handles. They are very durable!

Thanks and knice pick up Papa Bones.

Appreciate it Floyd.

I spotted an Electric Mate on eBay. They have an interesting story. I did some temp work for an electrical supply distributor, and I now wonder if they once sold electrician's knives with their name.

Thanks Dan. I know, Colonial, Providence, Imperial, and a lot other Knive Makers have made promo knives for many companies. Might not hurt to do some research.

[dlr110]

Just got this one in the mail. It goes along with the matching swing blade that I've had for awhile.

[TPK]

Just got this one in the mail. It goes along with the matching swing blade that I've had for awhile.

Nice Winchester David!

[Madmarco]

I've been waiting 3 weeks for this one that I won. I'm still hopeful that the USPS will find it.

That's a beautiful knife you're waiting for L.A., sure hope USPS finds it for you, it'd be a real shame to have that one sitting lost in some corner of the post office. Keep the faith, they've amazed me before with what they can find!

Thanks Marco, I really hope so. I'll be sure to swing by and share it.
Meanwhile I'll share this Wildcat that came in.
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Very nice indeed L.A.! Great stag/bone on that one for sure!

[Madmarco]

Just got this one in the mail. It goes along with the matching swing blade that I've had for awhile.

Great catch David! Really like the cross-cutting on the covers! Congrats!

[Quick Steel]

That is an exceptionally attractive Barlow, David. Those covers are the cat's whiskers.

[doglegg]

David

[dlr110]

Thank you gentlemen for you comments....

[QTCut5]

Not a fan of celluloid, but I am a huge Wharncliffe fanatic which is the only reason I got this little 3" Zenith Germany shadow jack with French Ivory covers. (Photos are a bit on the dark side in order to show the "grain" which tends to get washed out and hard to see under proper lighting.)

[Ivoryman]

Great looking old knife. Beautiful lines, Wharn, color. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.

[doglegg]

Great looking old knife. Beautiful lines, Wharn, color. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.

Agree....