All About Pocket Knives

ebrandwein wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 1:49 pm

AGR calls this a Boxcar Jack btw. Case trademarked the name Hobo Knife. Since hobos back in the Depression rode in empty boxcars fairly often while looking for work, the name fits well.

I like that, it is a very good looking knife, and would be a great addition to any kit!!

Steamboat Willie wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 2:45 am Sharp looking knives, all! (No pun intended)


I crossed one off my bucket list this week!

53 Cattle Baron user. I don’t care for the goldenrod scales, but the price was right. Maybe I’ll get it re covered someday.

Beautiful knife Willie, gotta love those handles!!

TPK wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 5:55 pm I feel stupid for asking but I've been here before so what's a Church Key?

Tom, these are all called "Church Keys" too.

I received this Ulster 114 in the mail yesterday. Fished it out of the bay, and it is like new. The blades have never been re-sharpened, all have awesome snap, and handles are like new & show no wear. The handles I believe are delrin, but not sure. Looking at them through my 65x lighted loop, the sides do not have the smooth even lines of delrin, they almost seem fibrous, and have a deep clear crystaline structure on the side cuts. Could it be wood with maybe some kind of epoxy stabilization??? I believe this knife has never been used. Besides the low price ($25) I also liked the "West Point" blade etch, plus.....what's not to like about a utility / camp knife. The blades are not stainless, I did the toothpick / gun blueing test on the kick of the punch and it blued instantly. The tang tamp on the spear blade is simply ULSTER over USA which was used up until the early 1970's. I know nothing about the pre-ownership of this knife, but wonder if back then it could have been offered through the West Point Military Academy gift shop? I did nothing to his knife other than wipe it down and oil the joints. Here are some pics. Excuse the shots, been raining here for two days, so indoor lighting.

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 5:24 pm Thank you John, I never know where to post new pick ups...here or knife finds...

This would be the place. "Knife finds" is more like something from a hardware store or a yard sale, etc. I can see where it would be confusing.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 6:31 pm

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 5:24 pm Thank you John, I never know where to post new pick ups...here or knife finds...

This would be the place. "Knife finds" is more like something from a hardware store or a yard sale, etc. I can see where it would be confusing.

I thought it was when I find a knife I didn’t remember having or one I’d been looking for around here for weeks…and Shazam I found it in the beer drawer in my refrigerator in the garage….happened more than once

1967redrider wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 5:41 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 5:55 pm I feel stupid for asking but I've been here before so what's a Church Key?

Tom, these are all called "Church Keys" too.

OK thanks John. I had never heard that term before or didn't remember it. It has been about 30+ years that I have been out of country.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 5:53 pm I received this Ulster 114 in the mail yesterday...

Nice score Smitty! Congrats Buddy!

TPK wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 7:42 pm

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 5:53 pm I received this Ulster 114 in the mail yesterday...

Nice score Smitty! Congrats Buddy!

Thanks Tom!!

Holy Smoke the mail woman found my mailbox this week...
Parker and a case muskrat

Jamie, I like the green covers on your Case very much.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 9:21 pm Jamie, I like the green covers on your Case very much.

Thanks much, I have a sweet spot for muskrats and green, so no brainer for me.

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 9:11 pm Holy Smoke the mail woman found my mailbox this week...
Parker and a case muskrat

Couple of good looking knives Jamie.!!

Some great pick-ups, everyone!

I received a recent Knife Center order today. (Fortunately, the individual who picked up their USPS shipments either got his act together or was replaced.) A Lansky Turnbox, some replacement Swiss Army knife parts, and a pair of MAM Filmam 2Bs.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 11:25 pm

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 9:11 pm Holy Smoke the mail woman found my mailbox this week...
Parker and a case muskrat

Couple of good looking knives Jamie.!!

Thank you smitty

Some really nice knives you guys are posting Jamie and Smitty, thanks for the show!

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 9:11 pm Holy Smoke the mail woman found my mailbox this week...
Parker and a case muskrat

That Parker is pretty slick. I've never seen a Parker like that. Is that made by the famous (or infamous) James Parker, former owner of Case?

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Fri May 27, 2022 3:14 am

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 9:11 pm Holy Smoke the mail woman found my mailbox this week...
Parker and a case muskrat

That Parker is pretty slick. I've never seen a Parker like that. Is that made by the famous (or infamous) James Parker, former owner of Case?

Yes it was made by his company and my guess is mid 80s I got it from the bay, it came today and I have a bunch of Parker’s but it’s the first one of these I have found. I will search out and try to find out more.
Jamie

JamieinWV wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 9:11 pm Holy Smoke the mail woman found my mailbox this week...
Parker and a case muskrat

Two great looking knives Jamie!

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 11:48 pm Some great pick-ups, everyone!

I received a recent Knife Center order today. (Fortunately, the individual who picked up their USPS shipments either got his act together or was replaced.) A Lansky Turnbox, some replacement Swiss Army knife parts, and a pair of MAM Filmam 2Bs.

26 May 2022 Delivery.jpg

Cool Dan! I have one of them Lansky Turnboxes & I am well pleased with the results I get out of useing it.

I recieved this Linder Solingen knife 10 or so days ago, just haven't had time to post it yet. It has two small issues with it's F&F. For one, it has a small ding on one of the bolsters & two..., one of the lanyard holes is not perfectly round. Other than that, is a sweet little 3" Lock Back with a very strong spring tension. It has beautiful wood handles & was only like $14 shipped. I have added a leather lanyard this morning that I will post pictures of in the lanyard thread. Thanks for looking friends!

Tom, for $14 shipped I think you are going to be very happy with that knife.

TPK wrote: ↑Fri May 27, 2022 7:10 am I recieved this Linder Solingen knife 10 or so days ago, just haven't had time to post it yet. It has two small issues with it's F&F. For one, it has a small ding on one of the bolsters & two..., one of the lanyard holes is not perfectly round. Other than that, is a sweet little 3" Lock Back with a very strong spring tension. It has beautiful wood handles & was only like $14 shipped. I have added a leather lanyard this morning that I will post pictures of in the lanyard thread. Thanks for looking friends!

I like the design and grind of the blade. Hope it serves you well. For $14 you didn't get hurt, even with the two issues.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Fri May 27, 2022 8:49 am Tom, for $14 shipped I think you are going to be very happy with that knife.

I already am Garry. Have it in my watch pocket today.

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Fri May 27, 2022 3:28 pm

TPK wrote: ↑Fri May 27, 2022 7:10 am I recieved this Linder Solingen knife 10 or so days ago, just haven't had time to post it yet. It has two small issues with it's F&F. For one, it has a small ding on one of the bolsters & two..., one of the lanyard holes is not perfectly round. Other than that, is a sweet little 3" Lock Back with a very strong spring tension. It has beautiful wood handles & was only like $14 shipped. I have added a leather lanyard this morning that I will post pictures of in the lanyard thread. Thanks for looking friends!

I like the design and grind of the blade. Hope it serves you well. For $14 you didn't get hurt, even with the two issues.

The two small issues don't bother me at all Smitty but I always try to give all you other knifers a fair & honest review of the knives I buy just in case anyone else is ever interested in the same type of knife. I like it and am already carrying it in my watch pocket today.

TPK wrote: ↑Fri May 27, 2022 7:10 am I recieved this Linder Solingen knife 10 or so days ago.

For the price, I could overlook the fit and finish issues. Nice pick-up!