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Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:18 pm
by Waukonda
galvanic1882 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:15 pm
Didn't really know where to post this one but figured it is Obscure.
I've always liked patented items; this one is called Simore Lightning Change tool/knife. It works like a gravity tool, there are numbers on the body of the tool and if you rotate the bottom to the correct number and turn the handle so the toll can drop out, you can get a screwdriver or a knife blade. Once the item is out you pull on it to extend it all the way and then you turn the top locking part to lock the tool out. Heavey little tool and very cool. Manufactured by Simon & Skidmore. The patent was applied for in 1922 and given on Jan 9, 1923.
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:49 pm
by djknife13
Saynor, Cooke and Ridal ivory with magnifying glass built in for your viewing pleasure.____Dave
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:00 am
by edge213
djknife13 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:49 pm
Saynor, Cooke and Ridal ivory with magnifying glass built in for your viewing pleasure.____Dave
Interesting
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:32 pm
by glennbad
djknife13 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:49 pm
Saynor, Cooke and Ridal ivory with magnifying glass built in for your viewing pleasure.____Dave
Very cool! Does the blade still snap? I've got a Saynor or two, and they are all worn in the tang
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:39 pm
by glennbad
I think there a few more of this brand posted in this thread. I picked this whittler pattern up on Sunday.
As others have mentioned, Charles E Brewster was a wholesale druggist and Grocers specialist. The knives were made and imported from others. This knife has "Germany" on the blade.
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:39 pm
by galvanic1882
djknife13 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:49 pm
Saynor, Cooke and Ridal ivory with magnifying glass built in for your viewing pleasure.____Dave
Great knife
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 8:28 pm
by Ridgegrass
Here's one I can't find anything about. SUPREME, USA. 3-5/8", black composite scales, carbon pins, milled or cast aluminum frame,(integral bolsters), no liners. Walks and talks very well.Really lightweight like a Kutmaster Featherlight Girl Scout. I've seen SUPREME STAINLESS marks but I believe they're German. Any info appreciated. J.O'.
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 11:01 am
by royal0014
Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Sat Mar 26, 2022 8:28 pm
Here's one I can't find anything about.
Interesting old knife
Hope you can get answers
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 11:23 am
by djknife13
glennbad wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:32 pm
djknife13 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:49 pm
Saynor, Cooke and Ridal ivory with magnifying glass built in for your viewing pleasure.____Dave
Very cool! Does the blade still snap? I've got a Saynor or two, and they are all worn in the tang
Yeah it has snap but the main blade appears to have had some work. One spot might have been welded or a spot cleaned where some metal was sanded down. It just has a ripple. Otherwise it appears good, origional, and works right.___Dave
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:09 pm
by Ridgegrass
Thanks Royal, I'll post if I do. J.O'.
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:13 pm
by Waukonda
The short lived Union Cutlery/Chicago 1887-1888, square knot stamp on the pile side tang. The Gold Coin etch refers to a brand of tobacco from that time period. 3 3/4"
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 10:09 pm
by BWT
Wow Ike,nice, I really like it
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 10:21 pm
by galvanic1882
Love the covers on that knife!!
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:04 am
by rustyoldknife
Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:13 pm
The short lived Union Cutlery/Chicago 1887-1888, square knot stamp on the pile side tang. The Gold Coin etch refers to a brand of tobacco from that time period. 3 3/4"
That's a sweet looking knife,
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:16 am
by FRJ
That's a beauty, Ike.
I've got that stamp in "Knife Lore" . ..... somewhere.
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:19 am
by Waukonda
FRJ wrote: ↑Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:16 am
That's a beauty, Ike.
I've got that stamp in "Knife Lore" . ..... somewhere.
I found your posts, 2 very nice ones, I had no idea that there was a thread started. If you have no objections, I will add mine so that they are all together. Thanks, Joe
Thanks, Rustyoldknife, Mike and Bill, I appreciate it.
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:14 pm
by peanut740
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 2:20 pm
by FRJ
Waukonda wrote: ↑Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:19 am
I found your posts, 2 very nice ones, I had no idea that there was a thread started. If you have no objections, I will add mine so that they are all together. Thanks, Joe
No objections at all, Ike, please post it in the thread, it will upgrade the thread nicely. Thank you.
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:19 pm
by TPK
Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:13 pm
The short lived Union Cutlery/Chicago 1887-1888, square knot stamp on the pile side tang. The Gold Coin etch refers to a brand of tobacco from that time period. 3 3/4"
Wow! That's one nice looking HOK you have there Ike!
Beautiful!
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 4:38 pm
by Jacknifeben
Lock back stag whittler. Very much used. 1890,s. AL BABCOCK BILLINGS MONTANA. A lot of history.
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:44 pm
by knifegnome
Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:13 pm
The short lived Union Cutlery/Chicago 1887-1888, square knot stamp on the pile side tang. The Gold Coin etch refers to a brand of tobacco from that time period. 3 3/4"
Great looking knife.I have pearl knife with the Gold Coin etch , Also have a Union box.
Scott
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:32 am
by Clark23
NATENBERG STRAUSS CO. GERMANY The Natenberg-Strauss Importing Company was at 170 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois. They imported knives from Germany. c 1922-1924
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:36 am
by Clark23
DURO-EDGE UTICA N.Y. A trademark used by Montgomery-Ward. c 1928-1930
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:32 am
by Waukonda
knifegnome wrote: ↑Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:44 pm
Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:13 pm
The short lived Union Cutlery/Chicago 1887-1888, square knot stamp on the pile side tang. The Gold Coin etch refers to a brand of tobacco from that time period. 3 3/4"
Great looking knife.I have pearl knife with the Gold Coin etch , Also have a Union box.
Scott
That sounds awesome, Scott! There can't be many of those boxes around.
Re: Old and Obscure Brands
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:34 am
by Waukonda
Clark23 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:32 am
NATENBERG STRAUSS CO. GERMANY The Natenberg-Strauss Importing Company was at 170 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois. They imported knives from Germany. c 1922-1924
A couple of nice, and obscure knives, thanks for posting!