All About Pocket Knives

CASE Tony Bose.. John

supratentorial wrote:Nice Rancher! Thank you, guys. A post in the "counterfeit watch" area of the forum did prompt me to start this topic. I hope it is helpful. ...plus I like looking at photos of these knives!

I don't have one to show, but I really enjoyed all the info and seeing the great looking knives, thanks. Bill

I have always liked the Sowbelly pattern but I only have the below oldie. Although I posted it before in the Baker Hamilton & Pacific Co. post below;
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It deserves a second showing here in the "Sowbelly" post's.
One of the first old folders I ever obtained was a Baker Hamilton & Pacific Co. stag sowbelly. Paid $10.00 for it at the Glendale Ca. monthly antique meet.
This ol boy has some serious pocket wear, and is "warm to the touch". (You know what I mean by that )
Missing a small brass pin in the right side, will be an easy fix.
I've included some historical information on Baker Hamilton & Pacific Co. history below from Knife World's Sept.1992 "What Izzit" by Bernard Levine.
This Sowbelly's tang marking (Baker Hamilton & Pacific Co.) would have a Mfg. date of: c1918-1945 per Bernard Lavine.

What a great thread! Even the catalog pages are wonderful! This is the only one I have, a 2004 Bulldog in pearl. It is available.

CASE Carhartt Single Blade Barnboard jig

CASE Pocket worn. Green Bermuda John

Good lookin' Sows everybody. I got a couple or three.

Found a few more Sowbelly'.

1992. 3-¾" closed. Winchester W3049½ Three blade, threaded & Crimped Bolsters. "Waterfall Celluloid"
I rescued this guy about 3 years ago. The lady at a swap meet I purchased it from said she does not remember where she got it from but that it has been in the box for years at her home.

This Winchester is a good example of how Celluloid Outgassing can affect the steel blades, bolsters, pins and frames but the handle will survive just fine. Only a little minor shrinkage at the bolsters.
The best way to store this little stick of dynamite is with the blades open and away from all his friends.
3-3/8 Closed. " Fight'n Rooster. Celluloid.

Marble's 3-¾" Closed. Beautiful Stag. Threaded & Crimped Bolsters.

One final Sowbelly today.
Rough Rider A.K.A. 粗糙的骑士
Beautiful 3-¾" 5 blade with Amber Peach Seed Jigged Bone handle 440A SS Steel.
All blades contain "Match Striker pulls" (Never seen that before)

Dan, nice assortment. I think that I'm more partial to the Winchester.

DR_MAGOO wrote:Dan, nice assortment. I think that I'm more partial to the Winchester.

Thank you DR_MAGOO.
Your Hen & Roosters are beautiful.
I agree, American made and has some serious pocket wear.
I"ve never seen a "Waterfall" sowbelly before.

Old Folder wrote:One final Sowbelly today.
Rough Rider A.K.A. 粗糙的骑士
Beautiful 3-¾" 5 blade with Amber Peach Seed Jigged Bone handle 440A SS Steel.
All blades contain "Match Striker pulls" (Never seen that before)
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That is some good looking knives Dan, all of them are nice but the Winchester is just a step above to me!!!

BWT wrote:

Old Folder wrote:One final Sowbelly today.
Rough Rider A.K.A. 粗糙的骑士
Beautiful 3-¾" 5 blade with Amber Peach Seed Jigged Bone handle 440A SS Steel.
All blades contain "Match Striker pulls" (Never seen that before)
IMG_0011 (2).JPGIMG_0010 (2).JPG

That is some good looking knives Dan, all of them are nice but the Winchester is just a step above to me!!!

Thank you Bill.
I"M now getting in the mood for: "Search for old Sowbelly pattern knives" (Don't tell my wife)

Thanks Dan

I need more hawgs...

I think this is the biggest sowbelly knife I've ever seen and also the only one with a wharncliffe blade. This one would probably win a blue ribbon at a county fair. Although it was made in China, it's a very high quality knife because it was made by AG Russell...and anyone who's familiar with AGR's high standards and passion for quality built knives will understand; AG Russell doesn't put his name on junk knives no matter where they're manufactured. Handle is Cocobolo. Closed Length = 4.25"
This one is available, by the way.

~Q~