Broken, Battered, Beat-Up, Bruised But Beautiful Old Knives

[OLDE CUTLER]

Well, I have a love affair with the Signal Corps, Electrician & TL-29 knives in ANY condition.

Top- Ulster with great snap on both blades & obviously the blade itself had snap.

Middle- Signal Corps. When I got it I thought the blade was broken off, but it is completely gone. I’m hoping to figure out who it’s made by & maybe find a donor knife & someone who can change the blade, cause it’s really in pretty good shape. And, it’s my first Signal Corps knife, been looking a long time for one.

Bottom- Challenge Cutlery. Actually in good condition except for front scale, which at some point I hope to find someone who can repair or replace it.

And, yes I know I am a terrible photographer. I am photographically challenged.

Let me check, I may have a Signal Corps knife for parts.

Found it, it is an Ulster and the screwdriver blade has the tang broken off. The spear blade is good though, maybe you can use it?
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That would be great. Messaging you

This Ulster screwdriver blade was a lock blade that was released by pushing down on the spear blade. This probably led to its undoing by someone who did not know how to unlock the screwdriver blade and tried to force it and broke the tang off.

[CarMan]

Let me check, I may have a Signal Corps knife for parts.

Found it, it is an Ulster and the screwdriver blade has the tang broken off. The spear blade is good though, maybe you can use it?
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That would be great. Messaging you

This Ulster screwdriver blade was a lock blade that was released by pushing down on the spear blade. This probably led to its undoing by someone who did not know how to unlock the screwdriver blade and tried to force it and broke the tang off.

I bet that broke their heart. I think I sent you a private message about this. I would be very interested in this. Thank you

[OLDE CUTLER]

That would be great. Messaging you

This Ulster screwdriver blade was a lock blade that was released by pushing down on the spear blade. This probably led to its undoing by someone who did not know how to unlock the screwdriver blade and tried to force it and broke the tang off.

I bet that broke their heart. I think I sent you a private message about this. I would be very interested in this. Thank you

Have not received your PM yet.

Edit, P M just came thru.

[CarMan]

This Ulster screwdriver blade was a lock blade that was released by pushing down on the spear blade. This probably led to its undoing by someone who did not know how to unlock the screwdriver blade and tried to force it and broke the tang off.

I bet that broke their heart. I think I sent you a private message about this. I would be very interested in this. Thank you

Have not received your PM yet.

Sorry, I just tried again.

[OLDE CUTLER]

Just wanted to report that CarMan and I were able to work a trade of the items shown above. Carman got the Signal Corps knife parts he needed to repair his, and I thought I was going to get a couple of rebuilders or parts knives. However when I received the box it contained 5 knives, any of which could have been dropped into ones pocket and used immediately. From top, Imperial jack, all metal pen with crossed arrows tang stamp, Kutmaster shadow jack, Case 62033 SS mini pen knife, and a beer knife advertiser that has no tang stamp. No cash was exchanged as per my request and the only expenditure for either of is was for postage.
Thanks CarMan.

[doglegg]

Just wanted to report that CarMan and I were able to work a trade of the items shown above. Carman got the Signal Corps knife parts he needed to repair his, and I thought I was going to get a couple of rebuilders or parts knives. However when I received the box it contained 5 knives, any of which could have been dropped into ones pocket and used immediately. From top, Imperial jack, all metal pen with crossed arrows tang stamp, Kutmaster shadow jack, Case 62033 SS mini pen knife, and a beer knife advertiser that has no tang stamp. No cash was exchanged as per my request and the only expenditure for either of is was for postage.
Thanks CarMan.
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Winner, winner.

[CarMan]

Just wanted to report that CarMan and I were able to work a trade of the items shown above. Carman got the Signal Corps knife parts he needed to repair his, and I thought I was going to get a couple of rebuilders or parts knives. However when I received the box it contained 5 knives, any of which could have been dropped into ones pocket and used immediately. From top, Imperial jack, all metal pen with crossed arrows tang stamp, Kutmaster shadow jack, Case 62033 SS mini pen knife, and a beer knife advertiser that has no tang stamp. No cash was exchanged as per my request and the only expenditure for either of is was for postage.
Thanks CarMan.
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Thank you friend. And, I got 2 awesome pens to boot. Although I have noticed my wife eyeballing my pens.
The pictures do them no justice, the orange & black one is shiny as can be.

[doglegg]

Just wanted to report that CarMan and I were able to work a trade of the items shown above. Carman got the Signal Corps knife parts he needed to repair his, and I thought I was going to get a couple of rebuilders or parts knives. However when I received the box it contained 5 knives, any of which could have been dropped into ones pocket and used immediately. From top, Imperial jack, all metal pen with crossed arrows tang stamp, Kutmaster shadow jack, Case 62033 SS mini pen knife, and a beer knife advertiser that has no tang stamp. No cash was exchanged as per my request and the only expenditure for either of is was for postage.
Thanks CarMan.
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Thank you friend. And, I got 2 awesome pens to boot. Although I have noticed my wife eyeballing my pens.
The pictures do them no justice, the orange & black one is shiny as can be.

I've got a couple of those pens 🖊 too. They are a treasure.

[CarMan]

Just wanted to report that CarMan and I were able to work a trade of the items shown above. Carman got the Signal Corps knife parts he needed to repair his, and I thought I was going to get a couple of rebuilders or parts knives. However when I received the box it contained 5 knives, any of which could have been dropped into ones pocket and used immediately. From top, Imperial jack, all metal pen with crossed arrows tang stamp, Kutmaster shadow jack, Case 62033 SS mini pen knife, and a beer knife advertiser that has no tang stamp. No cash was exchanged as per my request and the only expenditure for either of is was for postage.
Thanks CarMan.
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Thank you friend. And, I got 2 awesome pens to boot. Although I have noticed my wife eyeballing my pens.
The pictures do them no justice, the orange & black one is shiny as can be.

I've got a couple of those pens 🖊 too. They are a treasure.

I’m wondering how long my granddaughter will let me keep the orange & black one.

[OLDE CUTLER]

How about this Case XX pattern 079 pen with MOP scales in good condition but the blades are over sharpened and broken. Usually it is the other way, MOP broken with good blades.

[Miller Bro's]

Wow, nice one OC

[Miller Bro's]

Here's one that has seen a better day........

[New_Windsor_NY]

Here's.....

Still, not a bad looking pocket knife, Dimitri.

[OLDE CUTLER]

How about these 2 beat up old survivors. Both have been sharpened down to stumps and otherwise abused.
Lakeside stockman

Camillus jack, bone has been repaired with some kind of mystery putty.

[TonyS]

This is a oldie, this condition over 70 years ago so must be over 100?
Not a SAK Spartan? Not Pradel? I know this is an American pocket knife site but was hoping to get ant answer, even direction to the correct page if necessary. Thanks all.

[edge213]

This is a oldie, this condition over 70 years ago so must be over 100?
Not a SAK Spartan? Not Pradel? I know this is an American pocket knife site but was hoping to get ant answer, even direction to the correct page if necessary. Thanks all.

I can't help you, but it's an interesting knife.
I look forward to info also.

[FRJ]

This one has taken few lumps.
Eagle - Phila. 1875 - 1943 - 3 5/16"
Trademark used be G. F. Creutzberg. Per Goin's.

[woodwalker]

This one has taken few lumps.
Eagle - Phila. 1875 - 1943 - 3 5/16"
Trademark used be G. F. Creutzberg. Per Goin's.

Lumps or not, that is a beauty, in my eyes!!

[FRJ]

Lumps or not, that is a beauty, in my eyes!!

Thank you, woodwalker.

[djknife13]

Old Continental circa 1920 to 25, iron bolsters, broken pen blade, beautiful old Indian Trail jigged bone, two half stops and great snap. It's my new carry knife.____Dave

[FRJ]

Old Continental circa 1920 to 25, iron bolsters, broken pen blade, beautiful old Indian Trail jigged bone, two half stops and great snap. It's my new carry knife.____Dave

That looks like a great companion, Dave.

[doglegg]

Old Continental circa 1920 to 25, iron bolsters, broken pen blade, beautiful old Indian Trail jigged bone, two half stops and great snap. It's my new carry knife.____Dave

That looks like a great companion, Dave.

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[Reverand]

Old Continental circa 1920 to 25, iron bolsters, broken pen blade, beautiful old Indian Trail jigged bone, two half stops and great snap. It's my new carry knife.____Dave

Worn, but still has some life left in it. Glad to hear that it is getting some pocket time!

[OLDE CUTLER]

How about this bunch of abused knives, many have one or more broken blades.
Dasco Rockford, Ill Barlow, and Wostenholm Whittler

Lakeside and Belknap stockman

Camillus Electrician, and Colonial fish knife

Excelsior half congress, and Henckels whittler

Camp Buddy, which has an unusual shell handle construction unlike Imperial or Colonial. Anyone know who made Camp Buddy knives?

If anyone sees something they could use as a parts knife in this bunch, PM me.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Camp.....

There is a CAMP BUDDY pocket knife on eBay.
The tang stamp says, "THORNTON (curved or arched)
(over) U.S.A."