Farmer's Jacks

[wlf]

I have not seen a shell handle. Nice nkife cato,only thing wrong with it is it's not in my collection. Congratulations.

Speaking of collections. Here's the collection so far,not great photography.I'll try to get better,it's harder for me to capture larger groups.My best pictures seem to come from subdued sunlight ,using the super macro feature on my camera.

These were hastily taken at night with ordinary household lighting laid out on a sheet.

3- Ulsters
5-IXLs
2-Lockwood Bros
4-Schrade-(NY USA,NY,CUT bone,CUT french ivory)
1-Diamond Edge
3-Titusville(new)
1-Aerial
1- Jordan St Louis
1-Adolph Blaich Arrow
1-Cattaraugus

[Bret888]

Wow Lyle! That is quite a collection! Beautiful knives, and I didn't know you had that many!

[galvanic1882]

Here is my next addition to the show, it's marked CUTSURE over K&B HDW. CO. over CINCINNATI OHIO. I love the flat backs of the blades.

[IMBand]

That sure ia a PREMIUM example there Mike. STUNNER!!
Thank You for posting it.

IM

[wlf]

Beautiful knife Mike. Your secondary blade has what Schrade called a "bark loosener" on it.

About the flat-sided blades. From Schrade catalog E 1932 Supplementary pgs. From page 86- Quote:
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"They possess a remarkably keen cutting edge and the flat side is exactly in line with the direction one takes when cutting and the result is a beautifully flat and undamaged surface to every cut.With these new flat-sided blades you can bud or graft more successfully and obtain more "takes"due to the perfect joint between scion and stock."


These flat-sided blades in this pattern were also evidenced in several prominent knife makers at this same time period. It's "funny" has everybody gets the same ideas at the same time.

[wlf]

The pattern I love in "Schrades".

Left to right- 3 Schrade Cutlerys,Walden NY,Walden NY USA,contract Shapleigh HDWE DE, Schrade Cutlery

[Miller Bro's]

You trying to corner the market on this pattern?

Nice looking knives

[1967redrider]

He has cornered the market.

[knifegirl888]

Love this pattern! Great collection, Lyle!!!

[wlf]

Thanks guys,I bring this post up,enlarge the pictures and stare at the jigging on these Schrades.Then ,I'll go over the thread again,although I've been kinda stuck on Mike's. It's a beauty.

I need a job,anybody got a fireplace or stone to lay??

The 1st one on the left is my original.I think it might be the oldest,because it was used the most and the jigging seems tighter.Of course the teeth (???) on the machine could have been newer.I wonder how often they had to change them.

The spey is down considerable and has no snap,and although the pruner is worn it comes open with authority and is tight.It's funny how you get to know these knives.Like I said ,I need a job.

Thanks guys for looking,come back anytime.

[wlf]

My latest two.The IXL is similar, I think in age as the bone example I posted previously.I believe it is pressed stag.It was hard for me to obtain. I am thankful to the previous owner at that.

The pruner has some scratches,but I think otherwise full,spey seems untouched but has a few spiders.

[wlf]

And the J A Henckels.Spey is down ,but pruner is pretty full,and it has nice stag handles.

[smiling-knife]

That's a beauty. Thanks for sharing your great collection of these very fine knives. I was antique shopping in Lincoln last week and found a good example of the Wostenholm knife with black simulated stag scales similar to one you posted earlier. Not as knice as yours though. Will post a photo in the near future.

[wlf]

Nice Bokers as usual, Greedy.

I think farmer's jacks are a great old pattern. I call them Rooster Combs. I guess they got that name from the profile of the master blade sitting atop the frame the way a rooster's comb sits atop his head.

I've never seen a Robeson rooster comb. That would be a fabulous find.

Charlie Noyes

Charlie ,Mike's example(Cutsure K&B Hardware)has what caused the name rooster comb.That bark loosener on the back of the blade does resemble a rooster's comb,and I guess the name stuck to all that pattern.I believe that is the origin,but I could be wrong.Look at this one (not my knife) and Mikes

[PA Knives]

Thought based on the previous post this group may find this knife interesting. It is stamp Luggit. Phila. Handles aren't original They were black smooth plastic type. Thanks to my good friend Fran Robb fir this one years ago.

[Miller Bro's]

Lets see the whole display David

[stockman]

Lyle Really nice. Glad you found those last two.

Stockman

[wlf]

Now that's a rooster comb David.Was it celluloid or just deteriorated?Thanks for showing.Thanks Harold,it's a chore to find them,but I've been blessed.

A friend of mine said he thought Knifeworld had an article on farmer jacks a while back.Anybody know anything about this?

[PA Knives]

MB. took this pic this morning for you all. Yup just like you I like knives. OK just a little to much LOL!!!

stupid cell phone pictures

The handle wasn't celluloid, it was a black material that reminded me of the old style plastic sewer pipe from the 50's. Suppose I am the only one that think of such a comparison It didn't harm the metal on the knife at all so that's why I don't think it was Cell. As much of it that was gone, had it been cell this knife would be ruined, but its not at all. .

[jerryd6818]

I was gettin' a creek (sic) in my neck, Steve.

[Miller Bro's]

David, outstanding display!

Thanks for the picture

[wlf]

Another I've been blessed to get. Composition 4 line Camillus,had a rough cleaning ,but still a nice knife.

My 1st Rooster comb,ya see it's top knot

[1967redrider]

Sweet find, Lyle!

Any luck with that one I sent you pictures of?

-John

[smiling-knife]

Thanks for sharing your fantastic collection with us Lyle. s-k

[wlf]

You are very welcome,my many friends have helped along the way,and continue to do so.John,Steve,Charlie,Bob,Hank(I'm not quitting ),Larry,Bret ,Tom,and I know I've left people out. This community we're in here.Rigwelder got me started with a bang.

The best thing I've got out of this hobby are the friends I've made.