All About Pocket Knives

I had just finished reading a short article about the AB knives in the 2nd edition of Voyles price guide. Really neat to see one here Ray!

Thanks, guys. I thought it was a neat find also.

Ray

Indeed a "neat find" ! And an Anheuser Busch brand with colors still on handle & working Stanhope lens along with full blades is also a rare find and usually a very expensive one. And you have the original pouch too !
I think yours is the best example i have seen. Congratulations Ray, a truly great score.
kj

Thanks, KJ. Appreciate the kind words.

Ray

I didn't know they came in so many colors. The few I've seen pictures of were red.
I also didn't know that August A. Busch Sr. committed suicide. ---> http://www.stltoday.com/news/archives/f ... 6ddbf.html

royal0014 wrote: _________________________
No picture of said rare pouch . . .

To me, that's as interesting as the knife.

I had failed to get a photo of that. Here is a photo I just took.

Ray

Both impressive items. Together imo they equal a "wow!'

Thanks, QS. I have to smile everytime I look at them.

Ray

Yesterday brought me these. A RR with stone scales and a Bear & Sons Barlow. The B&S came wrapped in tarnish proof paper. Has half stops. Not much snap from the blades.

Real nice color bone, though...it's a nice looking Barlow.

~Q~

This came today. I don't know why I bought it but for 8 bucks, it was worth the curiosity. The flintlock pistol on the handle is cool and it's a big knife at 4 7/8". One problem. The lock back spring was broke so I made it into a fixed blade by sticking a half washer under the top spring. It'll make a good rope cutting knife for the garage.

Redneck engineering at it's best. Way to go.

Got a Camillus 21 peanut in the mail today!

Where's the picture, D-Boy?

I'll second that, and you've reminded me that I haven't carried my 21 in a while...will have to remedy that soon.

I had these two in the mail basket when I got home today. A Case Pearl Big Chief and a Empire Eureka Lockback.

Beautiful knives, Greg. That Empire is stunning.

Thanks Dave! I was very pleased with the Empire.

Wow, Empire is in great shape. Most of these old Folding Hunters show blade loss from repeated sharpening. Do you know if it originally had a blade etch ?
kj

I don't Kj. It looks like it has been lightly cleaned at some point but as you said the blade is in very good condition.

Greg, that Empire is fine.

FRJ wrote:Greg, that Empire is fine.

Thanks Joe! I was very happy to get it.

Y'all remember this one? Bro. Scott posted it, it's the one with the name and date on the mark side front bolster. I didn't ask about the knife other than did it W&T, Scott said it was okay. I am very pleased with the knife and bought it for a gift for the Scout leader at our church. It cleaned up pretty good, and the thing got scary sharp!
My research shows this to be an Ulster USA ULSC4G made from 1962-'79. This one has the year 1968 engraved with an electric pencil, so it's at least probably 49 years old.
Treefarmer