Lets see some VINTAGE folding hunters.

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FRJ wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:32 pm Here's one.

Mine's been put to work but a great packer.
I like it Joe ::tu::
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Here's another batch.....
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Picked up a New York Knife lockback folding hunter,with etches on both sides.Front has "Belmont Packings" and the back has "Clement Restein & Co.Philadelphia"
Restein had a patent on packings like are used in hydraulic cylinders construction.
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Pretty awesome knife, Roger, got everything going for it. ::tu::
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Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 10:37 pm Here's another batch.....
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Hey Roger, while picking up, pick me up a farmers jack!! 👍👍😊

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My "Holy Grail" . Now my quest is for a "King Of The Woods" Catt. J.O'.
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Very nice Skip.
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peanut740 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2024 9:34 pm Very nice RG.
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MB, Roger, JO, you fellows are flashing some fine old knives.
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Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2024 9:28 pm My "Holy Grail" . Now my quest is for a "King Of The Woods" Catt. J.O'.
Nice, J.O'., maybe that King of the Woods will be under the tree next Wednesday morning.
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If it is I'll kiss Santa Claus right on the mouth! I missed one last week in an auction, chickened out at $375. Too close to Christmas. O'.
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Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 3:49 pm If it is I'll kiss Santa Claus right on the mouth!
:lol:

Nice knife you're showing J.O'. ::tu:: ::tu::

I hope you get a "King of the Woods" someday regardless of your response. ::woot::
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This is a great thread, by the way. ::tu::
From start to finish. ::drool::
Love those early swell centers.
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Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2024 9:28 pm My "Holy Grail" . Now my quest is for a "King Of The Woods" Catt. J.O'.
Awesome, J.O'! I'm in the same boat with the King of the Woods. Happy hunting! 💯
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Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2024 9:28 pm My "Holy Grail" . Now my quest is for a "King Of The Woods" Catt. J.O'.
Good looking knife ::tu::
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peanut740 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2024 4:41 pm Picked up a New York Knife lockback folding hunter,with etches on both sides.Front has "Belmont Packings" and the back has "Clement Restein & Co.Philadelphia"
Restein had a patent on packings like are used in hydraulic cylinders construction.
Roger ::tu::
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A few more.....
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Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 11:06 pm A few more.....
::tu:: ::tu:: , Dimitri.
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MB ::tu::
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Wow John.

More extraordinary knives Dimitri.

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Thanks guys!
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Here's another one I really like.
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Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:07 am Here's another one I really like.
Beautiful handle and knife.
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Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:07 am Here's.....
.....and I can see why.
Another BEAUTY, Dimitri. ::tu:: ::tu::
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