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Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 3:47 pm
by olderdogs1
It doesn't get any better than that one Roger. Looks even better in person.
Tom
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:59 pm
by Beechtree
Nice Roger, that is a Fantastic knife

Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2017 12:44 am
by montemojo
Roger, Man thats a great knife. That etch and shield. It's awesome
Thanks for posting Monte
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:29 pm
by montemojo
Here is couple more that I have
Pics aren't the best
Monte
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:05 pm
by Duffer
Very nice Monte

They both exude vintage quality and are very rare to find in this condition--I know I have looked and continue looking

Thanks for posting these nice photos. Lloyd
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:15 pm
by FRJ
Nice rope knife, Monte, and very nice old jack.

Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:32 am
by montemojo
Thanks Lloyd and Joe, I am always looking for old knives in any condition. But I am trying to hold off on the ones that are too beat up.
Monte
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:46 pm
by biglmbass
olderdogs1 wrote:It doesn't get any better than that one Roger. Looks even better in person.
Tom

Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:04 am
by Duffer
Just back from the Oregon Knife Show or OKCA show in Eugene. Had a wonderful time! On seller setup day (members only) I was walking the aisles scanning tables and asking sellers (who by the way are a very patient and friendly bunch) if they had any vintage Miller Brothers knives. Mind you this was as they were setting up there tables and busy. Most said no but one gentlemen said he thought he did. Said he got it recently at a knife show back east somewhere. He then proceeded to dive into his plastic boxes and knife rolls all the while my anticipation growing

He emerged after a few minutes with this folding knife. As I took it from his hand I was hoping it would prove to be a desirable specimen. A Miller Brothers swell center split back Whittler pattern folder. It is 3 & 3/8 inches closed. It has a primary spear blade with long pull and two smaller blades--a long pull pen and a cuticle/nail file. All blades are in good condition although sharpened (with the exception of the file) and the blades have some minor blade loss but not bad. It has superb walk and talk from all blades and none have the slightest hint of any lateral blade movement or wobble. The two smaller blades have half stops the larger primary does not. All transitions are buttery smooth and even the screws are just perfectly set with only the very slightest hint or feel when rubbing fingers over handles. Brass liners. Handles look like Ivory to me but could be celluloid but I do not think so. Has taken on the yellow color of aged Ivory. This folder exhibits remarkable craftsmanship and I am very pleased to add it to my collection. Thanks for loooking, Lloyd
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:08 am
by Colonel26
I don't know much about Miller Bros knives. But I know I like that little whittler.
Nice catch.
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:20 am
by montemojo
Great knife Lloyd, I think I was looking at the same knife at the Dalton show. Though I could be wrong. If it's the same knife then it is ivory. Was the seller's name Bob and was from Florida?
Monte
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:37 am
by Duffer
Thanks Colonel and Monte for the kind comments! Yes it was Bob

Lloyd
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:46 am
by montemojo
Duffer wrote:Thanks Colonel and Monte for the kind comments! Yes it was Bob

Lloyd
That one would have came home with me but I was in an auto accident on the way to the show and didnt know what I would have to do to get back home. I had to tie my hood down.
Monte
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 2:12 am
by FRJ
A swell center, sleeveboard whittler by Miller Bros. That's a real beauty, Lloyd.
And balloon bolsters? I'm not sure.
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 2:18 am
by LongBlade
Beauty of a knife Lloyd

... Looks like the big "I" to me but the reflection off the handle makes it hard to determine for sure... but my bet is yes

.... Nice knife for sure....
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:29 pm
by Duffer
Thanks Joe and LongBlade for the nice comments

After studying the handles under various magnifications and various light sources I believe it is the Big I

Thanks again guys, Lloyd
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:05 pm
by thefarside
A couple of folding hunters manufactured by Miller Bros, the top knife is ebony handled, stamped EDW K TRYON C0, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Bone handled knife stamped MILLER BROS CUT CO, MERIDEN.
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 8:05 pm
by Duffer
Outstanding folding hunters TFS! The fact that they are MBs just adds frosting to the cake

Lloyd
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2017 1:10 am
by montemojo
Wow TFS, those a great. The condition of the E.K. Tryon is outstanding. Thanks for posting!
Monte
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 1:49 pm
by ratlesnake75
Hey GUYS, Here is a Nice Miller Bros HORN handles Gunstock,,,Beautiful Stamps
Kind Regards
Mark
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 3:00 pm
by danno50
Lot of very nice Miller Bros posted lately by Beechtree, Roger, Monte, Lloyd, thefarside and Mark!

I like them all, never seen a Miller Bros in person.
Dan
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 3:05 pm
by ratlesnake75
Well Thanks Dan, If you think Case XX has Quality,,,Then Sir you need to grab ahold of a Miller. No comparison Whatsoever!!! True Quality and Craftsmanship in Miller,,,Beware of Fakes bro
Kind Regards,
mark
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:34 pm
by Berryb
Found this one last week in Havre. It's got a lot of off road miles. 3.5" closed. The small blade says Miller Bros., the main blade says Rector & Wilhelmy. R&W was a hardware supplier in Nebraska 1876-1902.
Bruce
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:40 pm
by galvanic1882
Great pattern!!
Re: Miller Bros. 1863-1926
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 2:08 am
by Duffer
Here is a sweet little vintage sleeve board Miller Brothers (circa 1920-1926)) Pearl lobster folder with four tools to include a pair of scissors, manicure blade, small spear/pen blade and larger spear blade. It is 2.75 inches closed and has nice sunken joints. The build quality and precision fit of the various components is near perfection. Everything fits together with such exactness and works so smoothly it is just amazing and very satisfying to use!