All About Pocket Knives

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 8:43 pm

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 8:34 pm I picked this off Ebay, and it came in the mail yesterday. I have seen the various knives and utensils, but I wanted to find the complete Boy Scout set with the leather pouch.

Geo Schrade fork & Knife with Boy Scout marked on the Pouch. The Knife and Fork are both 1942, and the Spoon is marked ALLEGHENNY STAINLESS STEEL with a "WB" over W. Both the knife and the fork have great snap and have a half stop.

Papa Bones, that is a VERY nice Boy Scout utensil kit. There are some others posted throughout this topic, but mainly in the beginning. You will also find a very nice assortment of wire handle knives. These bastards are addictive, but in a good way.

Here is a VERY good topic/thread regarding Scouting/Camping knives. Check it out.
viewtopic.php?f=35&t=12874

Appreciate it Skip. Thanks for posting the link. Yes, will definitely be keeping an eye out for other variations of the Wire Jacks.

Very very nice set, really like that Papa bones

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 4:23 am These two knives will soon be joining my collection. A Geo Schrade, single blade, wire handle, hawkbill pruner pocket knife (the top 2 pictures). A Geo Schrade, single blade, wire handle, sheepsfoot pocket knife (the last 2 pictures). When they arrive, they will both get a good inspection and cleaned if necessary. Pictures will be taken and posted in the appropriate location(s).

That is some really nice knives Skip

BWT wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 9:16 pm

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 4:23 am These two knives will soon be joining my collection. A Geo Schrade, single blade, wire handle, hawkbill pruner pocket knife (the top 2 pictures). A Geo Schrade, single blade, wire handle, sheepsfoot pocket knife (the last 2 pictures). When they arrive, they will both get a good inspection and cleaned if necessary. Pictures will be taken and posted in the appropriate location(s).

That is some really nice knives Skip

Thank you Bill.

Papa Bones, there seems to be a variety of spoons that went with those sets. Mine is similar to yours but not quite. Knice set and great pick up.

Looks like we have another convert.

joeradza wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2020 11:43 am Looks like we have another convert.

Yep........ Afraid so. Already keeping my eyes peeled.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 2:00 am

joeradza wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2020 11:43 am Looks like we have another convert.

Yep........ Afraid so. Already keeping my eyes peeled.

The wirejack thread in Knife Lore is the best treasure chest of info on your new addiction. I reread it like a good book.

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=3137

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 2:00 am

joeradza wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2020 11:43 am Looks like we have another convert.

Yep........ Afraid so. Already keeping my eyes peeled.

I agree 100% with what joeradza said in the previous post. This is a good read also, plus it shows 13 different wire jack tang stamps.
http://collectors-of-schrades-r.us/arti ... 20Jack.pdf

Interesting article, thanks Skip

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 5:03 am
I agree 100% with what joeradza said in the previous post. This is a good read also, plus it shows 13 different wire jack tang stamps.
http://collectors-of-schrades-r.us/arti ... 20Jack.pdf

Thanks for the article Skip. A great read and I have added it to my file on knife research. Great info.

joeradza wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 2:27 am
The wirejack thread in Knife Lore is the best treasure chest of info on your new addiction. I reread it like a good book.

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=3137

So True. Yep, I have read through it a couple of times, and probably will again. Really love all the different variations. And I have already found a Girl Scouts set.....hopefully will be at my house sometime next week.

Today my trip to the post office produced these two knives. A couple of GEO SCHRADE, single blade, wire handle pocket knives. One has a hawkbill blade, the other has a sheepsfoot blade. Both of these needed a good cleaning. I left the guard/spacer alone on each knife. Good tang stamps on both knives. I took some pictures and here are both knives.

The "before" pictures are on page 19.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 10:51 pm Today my trip to the post office produced these two knives. A couple of GEO SCHRADE, single blade, wire handle pocket knives. One has a hawkbill blade, the other has a sheepsfoot blade. Both of these needed a good cleaning. I left the guard/spacer alone on each knife. Good tang stamps on both knives.

Very nice job on the cleaning!! Turned out really well. Great additions!!

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 12:56 am

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 10:51 pm Today my trip to the post office produced these two knives. A couple of GEO SCHRADE, single blade, wire handle pocket knives. One has a hawkbill blade, the other has a sheepsfoot blade. Both of these needed a good cleaning. I left the guard/spacer alone on each knife. Good tang stamps on both knives. I took some pictures and here are both knives.

Very nice job on the cleaning!! Turned out really well. Great additions!!

Thank you Papa Bones.

I just obtained, for best offer, this GEO SCHRADE, single blade, wire handle pocket knife. It appears to have two tang stamps. When it arrives, I'll clean it if it's necessary. But it looks like it in pretty decent condition. I'll take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

***** A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO joeradza FOR TELLING ME ABOUT THIS KNIFE. *****

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 1:59 am I just obtained, for best offer, this GEO SCHRADE, single blade, wire handle pocket knife. It appears to have two tang stamps. When it arrives, I'll clean it if it's necessary. But it looks like it in pretty decent condition. I'll take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

***** A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO joeradza FOR TELLING ME ABOUT THIS KNIFE. *****

Love that style blade. Doesn't look like it needs cleaning. Yes, when you receive it, show some close ups.

I thought I would post this here also. I posted it in the "It's in the mail" thread. Girl Scout Mess Kit with Geo Schrade knife and fork. I am interested to see which spoon is with it. Seems there were several different ones used.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 2:19 am

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 1:59 am I just obtained, for best offer, this GEO SCHRADE, single blade, wire handle pocket knife. It appears to have two tang stamps. When it arrives, I'll clean it if it's necessary. But it looks like it in pretty decent condition. I'll take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

***** A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO joeradza FOR TELLING ME ABOUT THIS KNIFE. *****

Love that style blade. Doesn't look like it needs cleaning. Yes, when you receive it, show some close ups.

I thought I would post this here also. I posted it in the "It's in the mail" thread. Girl Scout Mess Kit with Geo Schrade knife and fork. I am interested to see which spoon is with it. Seems there were several different ones used.

GS Geo Schrades.png

I commented on this utensil kit in the "Mail" posting. I'll comment again, this is a good looking Girl Scout kit.
Papa Bones, PLEASE edit out, delete, erase, etc., the "before pictures" link that is in your post, a few posts above this one. It goes nowhere.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 2:26 am
Papa Bones, PLEASE edit out, delete, erase, etc., the "before pictures" link that is in your post, a few posts above this one. It goes nowhere.

Fixed it Skip.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 2:30 am

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 2:26 am
Papa Bones, PLEASE edit out, delete, erase, etc., the "before pictures" link that is in your post, a few posts above this one. It goes nowhere.

Fixed it Skip.

Thank you.

I got a message this morning from Ebay that the bids on th he fish knife and small spear were cancelled. It must have been a scam. $107.50 was a little high. Hahaha

joeradza wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 4:58 pm I got a message this morning from Ebay that the bids on th he fish knife and small spear were cancelled. It must have been a scam. $107.50 was a little high. Hahaha

The small spear knife is at $33 now.

This evening I obtained this knife for best offer. Another GEO SCHRADE, single blade, wire handle pocket knife. It looks pretty good, just some minor cosmetic issues. It looks like it has a nice, crisp tang stamp. When it arrives, I'll clean what needs to be cleaned, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 1:04 am This evening I obtained this knife for best offer. Another GEO SCHRADE, single blade, wire handle pocket knife. It looks pretty good, just some minor cosmetic issues. It looks like it has a nice, crisp tang stamp. When it arrives, I'll clean what needs to be cleaned, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

Very Nice Skip. Love the hawkbill. Both nice additions. The blade shield paint looks great!

My package came in today. I made an offer for this set, and seller accepted. A Girl Scout set with the Black Mess kit pouch with knife, fork & spoon, a field kit bag or haversack, with several other items.

The Mess kit Knife and Fork tang stamp has
Stainless Steel
GEO. SCHRADE
PAT. 1-27-42
B PORT CT

The Spoon is marked ALLEGHENY STAINLESS STEEL with WB over W Just a little washing, a little case paste, and oiling. They have good snap, and the green knife blade shield looks really good.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 2:08 am

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 1:04 am This evening I obtained this knife for best offer. Another GEO SCHRADE, single blade, wire handle pocket knife. It looks pretty good, just some minor cosmetic issues. It looks like it has a nice, crisp tang stamp. When it arrives, I'll clean what needs to be cleaned, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

Very Nice Skip. Love the hawkbill. Both nice additions. The blade shield paint looks great!

My package came in today. I made an offer for this set, and seller accepted. A Girl Scout set with the Black Mess kit pouch with knife, fork & spoon, a field kit bag or haversack, with several other items.

The Mess kit Knife and Fork tang stamp has
Stainless Steel
GEO. SCHRADE
PAT. 1-27-42
B PORT CT

The Spoon is marked ALLEGHENY STAINLESS STEEL with WB over W Just a little washing, a little case paste, and oiling. They have good snap, and the green knife blade shield looks really good.

Thank you Smitty. That's a VERY nice looking Girl Scout set. Congratulations.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 2:20 am
Thank you Smitty. That's a VERY nice looking Girl Scout set. Congratulations.

Thanks Skip. Now to continue the search for some of the other variations of knife blades.