Boys Knives Through the Years

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Great show, John.
That's a handsome little knife. ::tu:: ::tu::
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FRJ wrote: Tue Dec 24, 2024 2:04 am Great show, John.
That's a handsome little knife. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thank you Joe.
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John, ::tu:: ::tu::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:45 pm Very recently, this pocket knife arrived in a large group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. I did NOT purchase the group or lot to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, it did turn out to be a keeper. It is a UNITED, one blade, one tang stamp, 2 3/4" closed, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp reads "UNITED (over) CUTLERY Cᴏ̲ (over) GERMANY" The main handle side says "OUR - BOY" and has an embossed image of a boy. The other handle side also says "OUR - BOY" and has an embossed image of a boy. Per GOINS, UNITED CUTLERY Cᴏ̲ GERMANY, c 1908-1922. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. The main blade has a crisp half stop, also a good opening and closing snap. I gave it a very minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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I have a similar knife but the boy isn't wearing a hat. Blade only says Germany. I'll post it in a bit
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"Our Boy" made in Germany.
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This Napanoch has Scout on the blade, but I've always looked at it as a boys knife, maybe Cub Scout
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Rare one Bob! 8) ::tu::
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Very nice .
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WelderBob wrote: Thu Jan 30, 2025 8:28 pm This Napanoch has Scout on the blade, but I've always looked at it as a boys knife, maybe Cub Scout
Always looking for Mint pre war scout knives
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A tang stamp that I have not seen before, Simmons Boss, Goins has it but only states 1910. Small 3" ebony boys knife.
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John ::tu::
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Nice little knife there, John.
Classic boys knife. ::tu::
First I've seen of Simmons Boss.
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A tang stamp I haven't seen before W VAN DER VEER / Amsterdam / Holland.
Looks German made with "Dutch Boy Products" on the shield.
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Nice ones Skip and Painter.

I really like that Napanoch Bob.

Good looking knives John and Barry.
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Houston Price's GUIDE (p.176) says, "Simmons Boss" : Simmons Hdwe., c.1940-1960." (no country of origin). Nice knife. J.O'.
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