All About Pocket Knives

Thanks Skip, that's quite better. O'.

Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:36 pm Thanks.....

You're welcome.

Very recently, my trip to the post office produced this lobster or gentlemans', pattern or style of pocket knife. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the latest example to be added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is an ORANGE CUTLERY COMPANY, one blade, one tool (a file with a blade tip), two tang stamps, 2 3/16" closed (not including the bail), lobster or gentlemans', pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "ORANGE (over) CUT. CO. (over) WALDEN, N.Y." The tool front tang stamp also says, "ORANGE (over) CUT. CO. (over) WALDEN, N.Y." The main handle side has an applied "FLT" (Odd Fellows) symbol, logo or emblem. "FLT" means Friendship, Love and Truth. At one time, there MAY HAVE been another applied symbol, logo or emblem (I.O.O.F.?). It looks like it was by the bail, on the main handle side. The main blade does have a WEAK half stop. The main blade does NOT have an opening snap. The main blade does NOT have a closing snap. The tool also has a WEAK half stop. The tool does have an OK opening snap. The tool does have an OK closing snap. This is my second ORANGE CUTLERY COMPANY pocket knife to be posted, under this topic or thread. Overall, this pocket knife is in GOOD condition. This pocket knife did require some minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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JohnR wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:56 pm Levering A1 Knife Co, New York, little is known about them, thought to be 1890 to 1930. Very well made knife, was comparing it to other knives in my collection and looks like it could be made by Challenge.

I've been looking at these Levering knives John since you posted that other similar knife. I agree Challenge based upon Bill's (edgy 46) knife , one I have , and comparing to the swedging and bone on farmers jacks I have.

I'm pretty sure this fits both old and rare category. I know that all of us fit into the rare category because that is the way God made us and I fit into the older category and will only continue to get older.
American Shear company with a strong etch not sure if it was advertisement.
Thought you could help me out.
I will posting another one not sure if its old Jacoby & Wester Germany.
Steve

Nice old knife. Harold

If someone could help with this one I would appreciate it gorgeous knife can't find much info,
Thank you much
Steve

LKSKNIVES wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2024 12:51 am If.....

Per GOINS.....
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LKSKNIVES wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2024 12:42 am I'm pretty sure this fits both old and rare category. I know that all of us fit into the rare category because that is the way God made us and I fit into the older category and will only continue to get older.
American Shear company with a strong etch not sure if it was advertisement.
Thought you could help me out.
I will posting another one not sure if its old Jacoby & Wester Germany.
Steve

That is a very sweet old whittler!! I love a swell center. And oh those bones!

LKSKNIVES wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2024 12:51 am If someone could help with this one I would appreciate it gorgeous knife can't find much info,
Thank you much
Steve

Another winner !

Thank you very much,
All knives were my father's not my finds but my siblings and mine inheritance. He had some beauties.
So the Jacoby is over 100 years old?

Thank you very much for the guidance. I'm enjoying every minute of all the learning and appreciation of his collection.

Very recently, my visit to the post office produced this "Deer Foot" pocket knife. This is my first pocket knife, in this "Deer Foot" pattern or style, to be posted under this topic or thread. Actually, it is my FIRST and ONLY (so far) "Deer Foot" pocket knife. It is a JOSEPH HOLLINGER, one blade, one tool (a corkscrew), two tang stamps, 4 5/8" closed, a lanyard hole, "Deer Foot" pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "JOSEPH (over) HOLLINGER" The main blade back tang stamp says, "CECHO (over) SLOWAKIA" The main blade does NOT have a half stop. The main blade does have a VERY GOOD opening snap. The main blade does have a VERY GOOD closing snap. The corkscrew opens and closes with NO problems. Overall, this pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. I just cleaned up the blade a little bit.
I took some pictures and here it is.
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***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE ***** NOTE *****
Per GOINS.....
"JOSEPH HOLLINGER c 1919-1926 This importer and
jobber was at 169 Canal Street, New York City."

LKSKNIVES wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2024 12:51 am If someone could help with this one I would appreciate it gorgeous knife can't find much info,
Thank you much
Steve

Gorgeous old whittler. Skip posted a quote from Goins’ about Jacoby & Wester, but there were numerous variations of “Wester” stamps. Western & Butz Solingen, Wester Bros. Germany, Wester Bros. New York (per Goins’ “an importer ran by the sons of August Wester”), Wester Bros. Warranted New York, Wester Stone Co. Solingen Germany, Wester Stone Inc., Wester Bros. Cutlery Co. (per Goins’ “the sole importer of goods made by Wester & Butz of Solingen). So they were all associated with the same family, over several generations and surviving despite the affects of WWI and WWII. Apparently, according to Goins’ during the wars the U.S. branch contracted knives from U.S. makers. Then after the conflicts went back to importing from their German relatives. Interesting stuff.

Ken

LKSKNIVES wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2024 1:54 am Thank you very much,
All knives were my father's not my finds but my siblings and mine inheritance. He had some beauties.
So the Jacoby is over 100 years old?

Thank you very much for the guidance. I'm enjoying every minute of all the learning and appreciation of his collection.

Your father was a collector of excellent knives . too bad he didn't get any farmers jacks.

Thank you Skip, Ken for information on the knives I appreciate it.
Steve

Lyle,
There still may be a farmer jack in there somewhere? I will keep looking and let you know.

I found a post with pictures from 2021 Obsidianedge? his American shear knife had the arrow but different etching? I tried to find the post again and could not.
Looks like mine says knife man, fox through the arrow and Grand Rapids Mich.
Just saying I noticed the difference any info on that.
I’m definitely enjoying the learning as I go.
Steve

LKSKNIVES wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2024 5:34 pm I found a post with pictures from 2021 Obsidianedge? his American shear knife had the arrow but different etching? I tried to find the post again and could not.

"Probably" here.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... hp?t=53104

Thank you again Skip

LKSKNIVES wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2024 10:52 pm Thank.....

You're welcome.

Very recently, my trip to the post office produced this "Deer Foot" pocket knife. This is my second pocket knife, in this "Deer Foot" pattern or style, to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the second "Deer Foot" example to join my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is an ERNST ROMMERSWINKEL, one blade, one tool (a corkscrew), two tang stamps, 5 3/8" closed, lever lock, "Deer Foot" pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp (football shaped) says, "ERNST ROMMERSWINKEL (over) SOLINGEN GERMANY" with "ERO" in the center. The main blade back tang stamp says, "MADE IN (over) GERMANY" My other "Deer Foot" pocket knife was posted, under this topic or thread, back on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. This main blade does NOT have a half stop. This main blade does have a VERY GOOD opening snap. This main blade does have a VERY GOOD closing snap. The corkscrew opens and closes with NO problems. Overall, this pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition. I just cleaned up the blade a little bit. I took some pictures and here it is.
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I recently picked up this little Hatch Cutlery Co knife and have been trying to find anything I can about it. From what I can tell it fits the 1890-1899 styles with silver scales and pins, but the blade markings (HATCH B PORT CT) don't match any other examples I've been able to find. For what it's worth, the markings also look more simple than other Hatch stamps.

The blades have a little side to side play, but don't seem to have enough room for assist tabs. The pins stand proud, but that appears to be the norm from the few similar knives I've found online whether the tabs were an original feature or not. Sadly, there is a tiny knick halfway up the edge of the smaller blade.

Any information or direction on where to look would be greatly appreciated.

AiraAnera wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2024 5:31 am I.....

Maybe some help here:
viewtopic.php?t=17721

Pretty sure this ROBESON is 108 years old at least.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2024 11:05 am

AiraAnera wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2024 5:31 am I.....

Maybe some help here:
viewtopic.php?t=17721

Yea, that's the first thread I found when I started looking, but the last post was in 2023. Unfortunately, none of the listed or pictured marks match what's on mine. Is bringing a dead thread back to life okay?

AiraAnera wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2024 2:19 pm

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2024 11:05 am

AiraAnera wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2024 5:31 am I.....

Maybe some help here:
viewtopic.php?t=17721

Yea, that's the first thread I found when I started looking, but the last post was in 2023. Unfortunately, none of the listed or pictured marks match what's on mine. Is bringing a dead thread back to life okay?

Absolutely.

Very recently, my visit to the post office produced this lobster or gentlemans', pattern or style of pocket knife. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the most recent example to be added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is an ORANGE CUTLERY COMPANY, one blade, one tool (a file with a blade tip), two tang stamps, 3" closed, lobster or gentlemans', pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "ORANGE (over) CUT. CO. (over) WALDEN, N.Y." The tool back tang stamp also says, "ORANGE (over) CUT. CO. (over) WALDEN, N.Y." The main handle side has a MASONIC symbol, logo, or emblem, with "Jr. O. U. A. M." (Junior Order of United American Mechanics). The main blade does NOT have a half stop. The main blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The main blade does have a GOOD closing snap. The tool does NOT have a half stop. The tool does NOT have an opening snap. The tool does have an OK closing snap. Overall, this pocket knife is in GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT need any cleaning at all. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.