All About Pocket Knives

Not A.S.& K. All good guesses. J.O'.

Here are the pics again for this page. J.O'.

I’m not sure how many guesses you get but I’ll give it another try.

Was it made in New Jersey? If yes, is it an Osborne?

You can guess as many times as you like but the original rule was they must be separate, not multiples in the same post.
There was once a connection to NJ but this one wasn't made there . Not an Osborne. J.O'.

Crusible

I think I’ve got it now. If not I’ll go with three strikes and you’re out and let someone else figure it out. I’m hoping instead it’s third times a charm.

What is Electric Cutlery Co. Alex?

Valley Forge

You put that one in jeopardy. ELECTRIC, WALDEN. Post one. J.O'.

The company behind this knife had a reputation for quality pocket knives and marked their blades with a distinctive name that practically screams precision. Can you figure out what it is?

Excelsior

Great old bone that I identify as Salisbury Handle Company bone.

It’s not Salisbury. It’s made in a state adjacent to the one where Case knives are made.

Northfork, UN-X-LD J.O'.

OOps! meant "Northfield". What ever it is, I'm a Hawk collector and it rings all my bells! J.O'.

Bradfordguy wrote: ↑Sat May 10, 2025 11:55 am It’s not Salisbury. It’s made in a state adjacent to the one where Case knives are made.

The bone for the handles on the knife are consistent with what was used by early Holley , a certified customer of the Salisbury Handle Company.( per Salisbury Historical Society)

Robeson Shuredge Rochester, NY

Canton cutlery, Canton, Ohio?

“Robeson Shuredge Rochester, NY”

Ding ding ding! I picked this one because I live in Rochester now. (Have since 1998). I’m in Bradford today and spent some time with Mike Dubois who recently retired from Case. Saw some interesting things at his shop.

Your turn Ridgegrass.

It was a good clue. He's your cousin. 611197. A slightly different jig pattern. 4-5/8"
Mystery knife in lower pic. An American sway-back. J.O'.

Last post might be confusing. Here's the Mystery knife. American, long gone over a half century, . J.O'.

Everyone stumped ?

Western?

Catt

Not Western or Catt.
The knife is jobbed. O'.

Shapleigh Hardware/Diamond Edge

Not Shapleigh. O'.