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Re: Old Wrench Knives
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:57 am
by FRJ
Thank you, David.
It's a bit blade worn but in great condition.
More than anything, I like the punch they put in these knives.
Re: Old Wrench Knives
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 3:29 am
by 1967redrider
Pretty sure Valley Forge never made this knife. If you're looking for an authentic O. Barnett Tool Co. horseman's knife, don't bid on this one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394188544805?_ ... 1113.m2108
Re: Old Wrench Knives
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 3:35 am
by 1967redrider
This one has the correct blade but I don't think the stag scale on the mark side is authentic.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394188537143?_ ... 1113.m2108
Re: Old Wrench Knives
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2022 3:18 am
by 1967redrider
Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:59 pm
Took me a while to find one of these in good condition, tang stamped Valley Forge.
Has the original blade etch but is hard to see because someone laid the blade flat on a sharpening stone
Just fished this one out of the 'bay. Can't wait to get it in hand, auction pictures.
Re: Old Wrench Knives
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2022 4:33 pm
by 1967redrider
Knife in hand, very pleased with the condition.
The main blade seems to be riding high, but if it didn't you wouldn't be able to use the nail nick.
Re: Old Wrench Knives
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2022 4:35 pm
by BWT
Very nice redrider
Is it a Valley Forge?
Re: Old Wrench Knives
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2022 5:24 pm
by 1967redrider
Yes, Valley Forge Cutlery Co., Newark NJ, Made in USA stamped on both blades, the (Circle VF) on the main pile.
Re: Old Wrench Knives
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 12:20 am
by Miller Bro's
Very nice!
Re: Old Wrench Knives
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 9:48 pm
by 1967redrider
Thank you, Sir.
Re: Old Wrench/Tool Knives
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 1:19 am
by Clark23
Hey guys Miller Bros said I should post here as well and here you guys go, my first O. Barnett Pliers Tool knife with complete deep stamped Trade HHH Mark etch on main blade a very seldom sight. Hope you all enjoy, thank you very much!
Re: Old Wrench/Tool Knives
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 3:53 pm
by 1967redrider
Thanks for posting, this is a reference/text book example. Nice find!
Re: Old Wrench/Tool Knives
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 4:09 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
Mine is very similar to those shown above, but no Valley Forge or VF markings. Instead it is tang stamped Sterling Service USA.
Re: Old Wrench/Tool Knives
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:17 am
by stockman
Nice knife, I have now seen a VF, Case, Wyeth hwd. and your Sterling. Anyone seen others? Harold
Re: Old Wrench/Tool Knives
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:42 pm
by Miller Bro's
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Sun Jan 11, 2026 4:09 pm
Mine is very similar to those shown above, but no Valley Forge or VF markings. Instead it is tang stamped Sterling Service USA.
Nice one
Did you replace the handles?
Re: Old Wrench/Tool Knives
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:47 pm
by 1967redrider
stockman wrote: ↑Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:17 am
Nice knife, I have now seen a VF, Case, Wyeth hwd. and your Sterling. Anyone seen others? Harold
B.L. says there's an H.Boker & Co's Improved Cutlery version too, and 3 different Case examples.
Re: Old Wrench/Tool Knives
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 12:07 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:42 pm
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Sun Jan 11, 2026 4:09 pm
Mine is very similar to those shown above, but no Valley Forge or VF markings. Instead it is tang stamped Sterling Service USA.
Nice one
Did you replace the handles?
Yes, when I got it it had a home made aluminum scale on one side, so I made new ones from a beef leg dog bone and dyed and jigged them. The plier is in good shape, many of them you see look like they have been abused to death.
Re: Old Wrench/Tool Knives
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 9:55 pm
by Miller Bro's
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Tue Jan 13, 2026 12:07 pm
I made new ones from a beef leg dog bone and dyed and jigged them.
Excellent job!