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[dlr110]

a Brother 1502G Lockback.

David, that Brother 1502G looks like a dead-ringer for the (discontinued) Kershaw model 1993-2. Beautiful knife!
Here's the one I used to have (sold it a few years ago): Black Micarta handle, Lock Back, Drop Point VG-10 blade, made in Japan.

I think it looks like it came out of the same mold. There are probably more look alike patterns from one brand to another than we realize.

[TPK]

Old tool lot: everything is made in USA. I paid about $40 for it. I doubt I "practically stole it"; but I do feel I paid a fair price.

The socket set (and case) is mostly late 1950s SK Tools and presumably 3/8 drive, but a few of the sockets/extensions are Master by Montgomery Ward (sliding handle breaker bar and an extension), Plomb/Proto (swivel breaker bar), and Craftsman (1/4 ratchet at least). There are also KD ratcheting wrenches (which should save quite a few swear words on some jobs), Craftsman Vise Grips, Utica pliers, and some assorted Craftsman wrenches; some I think are 1950s, but most look like the late '70s, early '80s wrenches I'm used to. There's also a really old t-handle wrench for square nuts/bolts. The General Tools Jeweler's screwdriver appears to be missing a handle.

If those ratchets work Cody, ya did real good! Two ratchets could easily cost 40$. The rest would all be free extras. Great deal IMO!

[WillyCamaro]

That would be greatly appreciated if you can find out anything about it. Especially about the handles or about how old it is.

I can tell you right off the bat mate, that the handles are celluloid.
Looks to be fairly stable; I haven't seen, or heard of old Bokers out-gassing terribly before. I guess the formula they used, is on the better side of cel.. I wouldn't worry as much, as let's say a Bulldog. Biggest things you can do, to help prevent outgassage, is store in a temperature stable, cool, dry place. Out of sunlight's way, separate from your other knives, you should be good.

Keep an eye on it, at least once a month pull her out, & look her over good. And, if she does start to go, pop them off as soon as you can, clean down with vinegar, or baking-soda-water mixture. And then re-handle.
But, by the looks so far, you should be good for awhile. Thing about the stuff though, that you probably know already; is that it's a ticking time bomb. No matter what you do, she will go some time. Just a matter of when...
See the cracks/bubbling in there, that's it chemically breaking down.

Don't panic, it's just the way the stuff is, ownership comes with having to deal with it's quirks.

Hope that helps a little mate.

Thanks for the informative post Willy. I appreciate it!
If any of my knives start out-gassing some day, I'm up a creek because I can't rehandle them.

Take Care & Stay Safe Buddy,
Tom

My pleasure mate,
And don't worry now! If any do go, gives you the excuse to start modding.

[WillyCamaro]

I can tell you right off the bat mate, that the handles are celluloid.
Looks to be fairly stable; I haven't seen, or heard of old Bokers out-gassing terribly before. I guess the formula they used, is on the better side of cel.. I wouldn't worry as much, as let's say a Bulldog. Biggest things you can do, to help prevent outgassage, is store in a temperature stable, cool, dry place. Out of sunlight's way, separate from your other knives, you should be good.

Keep an eye on it, at least once a month pull her out, & look her over good. And, if she does start to go, pop them off as soon as you can, clean down with vinegar, or baking-soda-water mixture. And then re-handle.
But, by the looks so far, you should be good for awhile. Thing about the stuff though, that you probably know already; is that it's a ticking time bomb. No matter what you do, she will go some time. Just a matter of when...
See the cracks/bubbling in there, that's it chemically breaking down.

Don't panic, it's just the way the stuff is, ownership comes with having to deal with it's quirks.

Hope that helps a little mate.

Thanks for the informative post Willy. I appreciate it!
If any of my knives start out-gassing some day, I'm up a creek because I can't rehandle them.

Take Care & Stay Safe Buddy,
Tom

My pleasure mate,
And don't worry now! If any do go, gives you the excuse to start modding.

Too add the the info overload,

Tang stamp was used from '41-'83. So narrowing it down, is pretty much hens teeth in a hay stack. But, on further reading, & and digging through the book; I think I've got it!
Closest match i've found so far in the charts, is the No.229, circa 1961, new pearl celluloid. Made for only that year.
Unless there was a small run at a different date, unrecorded, I think we have your knife.

[TPK]

Thanks for the informative post Willy. I appreciate it!
If any of my knives start out-gassing some day, I'm up a creek because I can't rehandle them.

Take Care & Stay Safe Buddy,
Tom

My pleasure mate,
And don't worry now! If any do go, gives you the excuse to start modding.

Too add the the info overload,

Tang stamp was used from '41-'83. So narrowing it down, is pretty much hens teeth in a hay stack. But, on further reading, & and digging through the book; I think I've got it!
Closest match i've found so far in the charts, is the No.229, circa 1961, new pearl celluloid. Made for only that year.
Unless there was a small run at a different date, unrecorded, I think we have your knife.

Cool! 1961 That's a lot older than I would have ever imagined. Thanks for the research Willy!

[Railsplitter]

I spent about a month fighting the urge to buy this Kershaw Launch 9. Couldn't get it out of my mind so I pulled the trigger Thursday night. Should be here soon.

[TPK]

Very nice Rick! That's a real beauty!

This RR Mini key chain Stockman was on sale. Last one left so I grabbed it!

[WillyCamaro]

My pleasure mate,
And don't worry now! If any do go, gives you the excuse to start modding.

Too add the the info overload,

Tang stamp was used from '41-'83. So narrowing it down, is pretty much hens teeth in a hay stack. But, on further reading, & and digging through the book; I think I've got it!
Closest match I've found so far in the charts, is the No.229, circa 1961, new pearl celluloid. Made for only that year.
Unless there was a small run at a different date, unrecorded, I think we have your knife.

Cool! 1961 That's a lot older than I would have ever imagined. Thanks for the research Willy!

My pleasure mate, it twas a fun learning experience for the both of us.

[WillyCamaro]

I spent about a month fighting the urge to buy this Kershaw Launch 9. Couldn't get it out of my mind so I pulled the trigger Thursday night. Should be here soon.

My my Ricky buddy, that 'un ticks all the boxes for me too.
Love that anodized blue with black accents, and that blade profile looks to be quite well thought out.
Win-win in my book,

[Railsplitter]

Very nice Rick! That's a real beauty!

My my Ricky buddy, that 'un ticks all the boxes for me too.
Love that anodized blue with black accents, and that blade profile looks to be quite well thought out.
Win-win in my book,

Thanks fellers. I'm looking forward to receiving it. I'm a little leery about carrying an auto in my pocket but I've got a couple of small belt pouches that might work for this. I'll post in the "Mail Call" thread when it arrives and I can get some pics.

[WillyCamaro]

Very nice Rick! That's a real beauty!

My my Ricky buddy, that 'un ticks all the boxes for me too.
Love that anodized blue with black accents, and that blade profile looks to be quite well thought out.
Win-win in my book,

Thanks fellers. I'm looking forward to receiving it. I'm a little leery about carrying an auto in my pocket but I've got a couple of small belt pouches that might work for this. I'll post in the "Mail Call" thread when it arrives and I can get some pics.

Sounds great mate, looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

[TPK]

Cool finds everyone!

My latest additional is this 74mm Victorinox Elinox advertising pen knife. Did some quick research to find that the advertising on it is for a Swiss sewing thread company. ( Zwicky & Co. AG est. in 1840 ) Their Logo is a cat holding sewing thread. If you look closely, on the red thread roll there is an umbrella. If there is any connection to the umbrella on the Elinox tang stamp? I don't know.

Thanks for looking!

Tom;
What is the writing on the other blade? It looks to have 4 lines?
I believe the "Elinox" logo ended in 1957.

Dan

Hi Dan,

Here you can see the 4 line Tang Stamp. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... tart=26460

[Old Folder]

Thanks Tom.
I was asking about the description of the blade tang stamp because I thought that perhaps it was an older "Wenger Delemont" knife you have.
Just one of the many fortunate things of living in Germany is your ability to find the older Swiss Saks and Wengers that are available to you.

[cody6268]

Klein Tools 44004 hawkbill.

I wanted a hawkbill slightly larger than my Spyderco Ladybug Salt Hawkbill; and also plain edge. I really couldn't afford the $70 for a Dragonfly Salt. Klein's Japan-made line is great, and usually affordable. I've had the 44001 for about a year, and love it. This one is slightly larger at 3 1/2" closed (the 44001 is 3 1/8).

While all the USA Kleins have been Utica for decades, I believe Moki makes these for Klein (the 44005RC has the same handle as the Moki MK-920), and they are as good as Spyderco (because Moki makes many Seki Spyders) in my opinion, at half the price. While many people don't view AUS-8 highly, I have no problem with AUS-8. Heck, Spyderco used it for years. This model is a bit cheaper due to the plastic handle. That will not wear like the black anodized aluminum on my 44001. Klein's Utica-made line is garbage. I hope to find a Klein Tools etched Cattaraugus TL-29 (first knife with the Klein name on it); but those are rare as hen's teeth.

I have one problem. I got it heavily discounted ($20; normally the price is about $30) as an Amazon Warehouse deal. These are crapshoots. Most are due to just damaged packaging, while others are returns. Luckily, this is a Klein, and covered by their warranty.

[TPK]

Cool Hawk Bill Cody!

[TPK]

I fished out this NOS / C. F. Kayser Solingen with bone handles & nickelsilver bolsters today. It has never been used, carried or sharpend. Blade lenghts are 7,4cm/4,2cm, & total length closed is 9,0cm. I have never ran across this brand before. Looking forward to checking it out.

Thanks for looking friends!

[jerryd6818]

I fished out this NOS / C. F. Kayser Solingen with bone handles & nickelsilver bolsters today. It has never been used, carried or sharpend. Blade lenghts are 7,4cm/4,2cm, & total length closed is 9,0cm. I have never ran across this brand before. Looking forward to checking it out.

Thanks for looking friends!

You've been in Germany way tooo long.

For those who, like me, are Metric challenged.

Blade lenghts are 7,4cm/4,2cm (2.913 inches / 1.654 inches)

total length closed is 9,0cm. (3.543 inches)

[DM11]

Thank you Jerry!

[Rotten]

Finally found one!
Been looking for about a year and a half.
2008 Pocket Worn limited edition for authorized dealers only.
Sellers pic.

[Papa Bones]

I fished out this NOS / C. F. Kayser Solingen with bone handles & nickelsilver bolsters today. It has never been used, carried or sharpend. Blade lenghts are 7,4cm/4,2cm, & total length closed is 9,0cm. I have never ran across this brand before. Looking forward to checking it out.

Thanks for looking friends!

Sweet looking knife Tom. C.F.Kayser – Solingen Germany was Founded in 1879, and made pocketknives until 1961.

[jerryd6818]

Finally found one!
Been looking for about a year and a half.
2008 Pocket Worn limited edition for authorized dealers only.
Sellers pic.
2008 Green PW.jpg

I'll be glad when you get it so we can see the entire knife. Intriguing to say the least. What's the pattern #?

[jerryd6818]

Thank you Jerry!

You're very welcome. There had to be at least one more, other than me, who is Metric challenged so I asked Google for a little help. Google knows everything.

[Rotten]

Finally found one!
Been looking for about a year and a half.
2008 Pocket Worn limited edition for authorized dealers only.
Sellers pic.
2008 Green PW.jpg

I'll be glad when you get it so we can see the entire knife. Intriguing to say the least. What's the pattern #?

It's a 6318, according to Case catalog I have there were several patterns of this Bermuda Green pocket worn with red shield and each pattern was limited to 500 pieces.

I have added several pieces to my pocket worn stockman collection and hopefully I can get my thread about them in Case sub forum updated soon.

[TPK]

I fished out this NOS / C. F. Kayser Solingen with bone handles & nickelsilver bolsters today. It has never been used, carried or sharpend. Blade lenghts are 7,4cm/4,2cm, & total length closed is 9,0cm. I have never ran across this brand before. Looking forward to checking it out.

Thanks for looking friends!

Sweet looking knife Tom. C.F.Kayser – Solingen Germany was Founded in 1879, and made pocketknives until 1961.

Thanks for the translation Jerry & for the comment & information Smitty!
Appreciate it!

[TPK]

Picked up this R&B knife. (Red-Bone-Black-Bone)

Can't really make out the brand. Looks like BELL? And looks like Solingen Rostfrei on the other stamp. Blads our well used but at 3.543 inches (Jerry ) or 9cm, it should still be a good EDC.

Thanks for looking friends!