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Couple of Schrades, Cut Co era.

IM, two very nice bare head Schrade Cuts. Hard to beat beautifully executed peach seed jigged bone handles but that pick bone is quite the prize!! I don’t think or recall seeing any pick bone quite like it before. There is a somewhat subtle pattern to the pick—sort of a like Xs or Ws across the face of the bone handles. I have seen a lot of and own a number of pick bone handled Schrades but the pick is more random and not patternized like your example. Love it !!!

Thank you much Duffer, appreciate the mention. Haven't seen jigging like it either. One of the things that appealed to me is the sort of swirl, or switchback pattern it has, looks wavy to me, or curvy. I did not know if that was common in that Era or not. But really appreciate the comments and notice. Hope to see ya in April in Eugene.

You bet IM! Just booked my room yesterday for OKCA to be safe.

Duffer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 5:25 am You bet IM! Just booked my room yesterday for OKCA to be safe.

Very good, I'm counting the days. Looking forward to hanging out with you, Charlie and Barry. Always a good time there.

Schrade Cut co with the bail and Robeson on me

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:07 am Schrade Cut co with the bail and Robeson on me

Yes and yes.

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:07 am Schrade Cut co with the bail and Robeson on me

Robeson bone

Thank you both doglegg, and Waukonda. Happy new year and all the best to both of you.

You are building a fine collection of old knives, Ivoryman. I think it was 2018 when I met you at OKCA? I also have my room booked for the 2024 show.

Thanks for the compliment Danno, great to hear from ya. I learned from guys like you over the years on here. Will be really looking forward to April in OR, will be great to see you there. I'll be at Gunstock Jack's table most of the time when you come through. Will be great to see you and everybody again. Can't wait.

Recently, this pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. It now becomes my first example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, it did turn out to be a keeper and it was added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is a SIMMONS, two blades, one tang stamp, 3 3/8" closed, two springs, "barehead jack", pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "SIMMONS (over) ST. LOUIS" The main blade has a CRISP half stop, along with a GOOD opening and closing snap. The secondary blade has a VERY CRISP half stop, also a WICKED opening and closing snap. Both blades have seen some use. But, this pocket knife is still in FAIR+ condition. It did need some cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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I love old ebony!

Waukonda wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:38 pm .....

Thank you, Ike.

Recently, this pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, it did turn out to be a keeper and it was added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is an ULSTER 2610, two blades, three tang stamps, 3 3/8" closed, two springs, "barehead jack", pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "ULSTER (over) KNIFE (over) CO." The main blade back tang stamp says, "2610" The secondary blade front tang stamp says, "ULSTER (over) KNIFE (over) CO." The main blade has a VERY CRISP half stop, along with a NASTY opening and closing snap. The secondary blade has a GOOD half stop, also a GOOD opening and closing snap. Obviously, both blades have seen some use. A part of the one handle side seems to have worn away. That does NOT concern me. Overall, this pocket knife is still in GOOD condition. It did need some minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Recently, this "barehead jack" pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT purchase the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it did turn out to be a keeper and it was added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is a VALLEY FORGE, two blades, two tang stamps, 3 7/8" closed, two springs, long main blade pull, "barehead jack", pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp, VERY FAINT and what I can make out, says, "VALLEY FORGE (over) CUTLERY CO. (over) NEWARK, N.J." The secondary blade front tang stamp, also VERY FAINT and what I can make out, says, "VALLEY (over) FORGE (over) CUTLERY" The main blade has a VERY GOOD half stop, along with a VERY GOOD opening and closing snap. The secondary blade has a GOOD half stop, also a VERY GOOD opening and closing snap. Both blades are EXTREMELY SHARP!! It is obvious that both blades have seen some use. However, each blade definitely has some steel left. A piece of the one handle side is missing. But overall, this pocket knife is in FAIR+ condition and still has a lot of life left in it. I did have to clean it up a bit. I took some pictures and here it is.
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F.Lauterjung Newark, NJ. Any help with dating? Thanks! download/file.php?mode=view&id=687488
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Bpack68 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:15 pm F.....

Just curious. Why do you post links to the picture(s) that are posted in the same post?

Bpack68 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:15 pm F.Lauterjung Newark, NJ. Any help with dating? Thanks! download/file.php?mode=view&id=687488
download/file.php?mode=view&id=687487

Welcome to AAPK!
I am unfamiliar with that name, but the knife sure is a beauty!

Bpack68 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:15 pm F.Lauterjung Newark, NJ. Any help with dating? Thanks! download/file.php?mode=view&id=687488
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Friedmann & Lauterjung were makers in NJ and used the trademark Electric also, would you be interested in selling it??

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:54 pm

Bpack68 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:15 pm F.....

Just curious. Why do you post links to the picture(s) that are posted in the same post?

Hi Skip,
No reason. I'm new to AAPK and still trying to navigate the site.

Reverand wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:14 pm

Bpack68 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:15 pm F.Lauterjung Newark, NJ. Any help with dating? Thanks! download/file.php?mode=view&id=687488
download/file.php?mode=view&id=687487

Welcome to AAPK!
I am unfamiliar with that name, but the knife sure is a beauty!

Thank you Rev, I like it too. Have a blessed day.

galvanic1882 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:30 pm

Bpack68 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:15 pm F.Lauterjung Newark, NJ. Any help with dating? Thanks! download/file.php?mode=view&id=687488
download/file.php?mode=view&id=687487

Friedmann & Lauterjung were makers in NJ and used the trademark Electric also, would you be interested in selling it??

Hi, Gonna hold onto this one for a while. Thank you for the info, hard to find a detailed history for Electric Knife Co. / F. Lauterjung.

Really nice old knife, NYK Co. probably has some same DNA the bone gives it away. I still have a couple Electric and a couple NYK Co. knives.

Harold

Two very old Cattaraugus bare heads.