All About Pocket Knives

I've only a couple of cheap Chinese versions of these, love the old ones with bone covers

That one is gorgeous.

Thanks fellers,It's the 1st one I ever bought. The majority of the ones you see are well worn,or cobbled. It is a surprisingly robust tool.

That is a really nice one Roger. Harold

Nice ones shown. I only have a few modern cheapos made in the Orient, around here somewhere.

I'd love to have an intact CP Wrench Knife. These were made about a century ago in Bristol, TN; less than two hours away from me. I've only seen one offered for sale, and it had been modified heavily, by removing the sliding jaw, and making the bottom jaw into a smooth, rounded butt of the handle.

Here is an old letterpress printing machine wrench knife

Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:35 am Here is an old letterpress printing machine wrench knife

I've seen modern versions of that, and wondered--is that even usable as a wrench?!!

But we see here one that is designed for a specific purpose, and thus designed to actually work.

Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:35 am Here is an old letterpress printing machine wrench knife

Very cool, and great example. Do you have a rough time frame on that model?

Very cool, Dimitri, thanks for posting.

cody6268 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:40 am
I've seen modern versions of that, and wondered--is that even usable as a wrench?!!

But we see here one that is designed for a specific purpose, and thus designed to actually work.

It's definitely a usable heavy duty wrench

Mason wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:54 am Very cool, and great example. Do you have a rough time frame on that model?

Thanks, I'm guessing 1900-1930's.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:09 am Very cool, Dimitri, thanks for posting.

You're welcome, thanks for looking!

I never posted these two in this thread.........

A couple of beastly beauties there!

Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:33 am I never posted these two in this thread.........

And a typesetter blade one?!! Wow!

Waukonda wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:48 am A couple of beastly beauties there!

Waukonda wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:48 am A couple of beastly beauties there!

Thanks Ike

cody6268 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:57 am
And a typesetter blade one?!! Wow!

Hard one to find in this condition, thank you!

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:49 am

Thanks

Awesome looking duo, Dimitri.

John

Than you John!

Picked this one up recently, it must have been stored in a barn toolbox for years.

Lots of surface rust and pitting, but I'm removing as much rust as possible. Not the best blade but not the worst I've seen either. Trying to decide how or if to re-profile the blade. Decent O. Barnett Tool Co tang stamp. Pliers work perfectly and it's interesting how the wire cutter is designed. The punch may be slightly tipped but I don't think the hoof pick was ever used, perfect jigged old bone scales. Excellent snap on the punch and blade.

Not bad for at least 105 years old.

Looks like your finding quite a few of these!

I always liked them, don't think I ever posted a picture of mine

Cool find redrider