Pics of some Pearls

PA Knives · Post by **PA Knives** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:19 pm

RARE, and I use that word very carefully.

TUNA Valley Cutlery Made in Germany for CASE around 1911.

These are super hard to find.

This one is mint and in my collection.

The most expensive knife I own and it is the smallest as well.

ladies knives as they were known as.

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:33 pm

that's a nice one david!

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:38 pm

That's a beauty PA

. Congratulations. I just received these two in a trade. The jack knife is only just over an inch long including the loop. The blades have 1/2 stops. The other is a Schmactenberg Bros; one of many New York based importers of German knives circa early 1900s.

s-k

PA Knives · Post by **PA Knives** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:23 pm

SK,

I wanted to use your knife for quick tutorial. Notice gang, the extended length of the bolster, "saved money on the more expensive pearl" and the different color of the pin on the bolster. Pins weren't made of the same material. This is a quick way to identify a knife as a German make from this period of production. Again this goes with learning to READ the knife. SK is a pro at this, I just wanted to teach others this lesson. Write it down and remember it. It hasn't failed me yet.

David

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:27 pm

That is a great lesson PA... thanks

The bolsters are typically German (nickel) silver but the pins are steel. Thus, the pins appear darker than the bolster on an older knife.

s-k

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:32 pm

OK, here's my latest pearl

PA Knives · Post by **PA Knives** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:35 pm

Gee Mike,

To bad that is the best you have in Pearl, I mean come on!!!!!!

Folks this knife is Absolutely GORGEOUS and is typical of Mike's excellent taste in antique cutlery.

I just wish he would leave a few for the rest of us.

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:36 pm

Very sweet Galvanic

. The condition looks almost new but I know it isn't. When was that knife made?

s-k

muskrat man · Post by **muskrat man** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:37 pm

nice pearls everyone!

Dig that hammer brand Mike

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:19 pm

New York Knife Co was in business from 1856-1931. I think it is safe to say it was made from 1910-1931.

mawd1949 · Post by **mawd1949** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:01 am

Here's a knife I was fortunate to acquire.

Hukk · Post by **Hukk** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:22 am

Now THAT's a Barlow!!

I love it AND it gives me a few ideas for the Barlow I have on paper. I think that project is going to come sooner than I thought. Thanks for posting, that's just drop dead georgeous!!

Luckypaul777 · Post by **Luckypaul777** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:26 pm

dudleythetogi,

I have that same knife, it's a great looking knife. I was lucky enough to get mine from Mike at (CollectorKnives) for $65. There is one listed on another site for $235.

Luckypaul777

Luckypaul777 · Post by **Luckypaul777** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:28 pm

Mawd1949,

That sure is some pretty file work, great looking knife.

Luckypaul777