Hardware Store and Distributor Knives

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Thanks, Roger.
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Waukonda wrote: ↑Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:29 pm This.....
Ike, NICE pocket knife. ::tu:: ::tu::
I really like the handles and the bolsters. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Very nice additions gentlemen! ::nod:: ::tu:: :D
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Early Marshall Wells Cokebottle,made by New York Knife Co.
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peanut740 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:35 pm Early Marshall Wells Cokebottle,made by New York Knife Co.
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Primble 3 5/8"
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Waukonda wrote: ↑Sat Nov 19, 2022 8:02 pm Primble.....
Ike, your knives never disappoint. ::tu:: ::tu::
Another BEAUTY! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Awesome knife! ::drool:: ::woot::
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Another beauty Ike, love the bone and the pattern ::tu:: ::tu::
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Ike, beautiful old knife ::tu:: ::tu::
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Love that knife Ike. That's my favorite handle also.

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Wowsers Ike, that is a sweet one.
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Thank you all for your comments, it is a very sweet knife imo, glad others like it.
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Hey Ike!
I like it too. ::nod::
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Ike, add me to the Wow! that's a sweet knife list ::woot::

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Picked up this little Wyeth Hardware sign recently. Celluloid,over tin,over cardboard.
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Nice Roger ::tu:: ::tu::
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Wow,Roger, that is really nice. ::tu:: ::tu::
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PRIMBLE IS MY FAVORITE
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Nice Primble Wannadotoo. ------------- Nice sign Roger.

THELCO- Cleveland
I had not seen this stamp before I bought it at a flea market a while ago.
I took before and after pictures of a light cleanup and main blade rehab.
I also sharpened the blade and sharpened the actual usable leather punch.
Almost all sunken joints.
This is a nice knife. A camper. 3 3/8" closed length.
The punch is a demanding little thing needing a sunken second liner on its one side and a remarkable catch bit that is tapered to accommodate a perfect placement in the well. I like that kind of stuff. Great engineering and it adds to the quality of the knife.

Levine's 3rd edition says this is from Lockwood Luetkemeyer Henry, Hdw. Co., Cleveland Oh., Hdw. Whol.
Apparently THELCO stand for "THE L CO". The Luetkemeyer Co., 1848-19??

I wonder who made it. ???

Thanks for looking.
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That is a real treasure, Joe! You gotta feel really good about that find, wow!!
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Very knice. Love the bones.
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Nice score !!!
I have several Van Camp junior scouts that match up perfectly , small flat bail , same blades .
Not sure who made them for Van Camp but I suspect Empire .

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FRJ wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:02 am Nice Primble Wannadotoo. ------------- Nice sign Roger.

THELCO- Cleveland
I had not seen this stamp before I bought it at a flea market a while ago.
I took before and after pictures of a light cleanup and main blade rehab.
I also sharpened the blade and sharpened the actual usable leather punch.
Almost all sunken joints.
This is a nice knife. A camper. 3 3/8" closed length.
The punch is a demanding little thing needing a sunken second liner on its one side and a remarkable catch bit that is tapered to accommodate a perfect placement in the well. I like that kind of stuff. Great engineering and it adds to the quality of the knife.

Levine's 3rd edition says this is from Lockwood Luetkemeyer Henry, Hdw. Co., Cleveland Oh., Hdw. Whol.
Apparently THELCO stand for "THE L CO". The Luetkemeyer Co., 1848-19??

I wonder who made it. ???

Thanks for looking.
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Thank you Ike and doglegg. Yes, Ike, I'm really glad to have it.

Thanks you for that information, Mike. It sure has Empire quality.
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Great find Joe ::tu:: ::tu::
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