Jumbo Sleeveboard Knives

[1967redrider]

I've been looking through my reference books, paying attention to patterns that seem to have disappeared and one particular pattern has caught my eye; the jumbo sleeveboard, in a jack or whittler blade configuration. B.L. tags them as sleeveboard jumbo & double-end jacks. I wonder why this pattern has lost out? Do other collectors not like someting about it?

I've seen jumbo sleeveboards range in size from a 3 1/2" Keen Kutter Shapleigh and L.F.&C. Universal to a 4 1/4" Winchester but most are in the 3 5/8" range, which I think is the perfect pocket friendly size.

I think the Remingtons are some of the best looking examples but I haven't come across any that didn't grab my attention.

Show them if you have them, the older the better.

[FRJ]

Here's a lousy picture of Queens Schatt and Morgan. I like this double ended jack a lot.

[RobesonsRme.com]

Two Robeson whittlers, 3 5/8 inches long.

Charlie Noyes

[ObsidianEdge]

Here's a single blade that was part of Hunter Trader Trapper promotion.

[RobesonsRme.com]

Fantastic knife, Mike.
Charlie Noyes

[Dinadan]

Very nice, very interesting knives, gentlemen.

I could not find a definition of jumbo sleeveboard. A Google search led me right back to this discussion and to several unhelpful places. I know what a sleeveboard is. I am thinking jumbo sleeveboard refers to the very wide blade? It appears to be just a step down from a sunfish pattern: the same blade in a bit wider body would be a sunfish? Or am I missing something.

[thegreedygulo]

Nice knives guys! Here's a few H. Boker Jumbo Sleeveboards.

[peanut740]

Nice knives guys. Roger that last one is a bomb.

[1967redrider]

Now that's what I'm talking about!


I've got a pretty new Bulldog Wildcat Driller and a few Case -70 pattern Snowshoes but they don't hold a candle to the jumbo sleeveboards you guys have. Thanks for posting!

[FRJ]

Now that's what I'm talking about!


I've got a pretty new Bulldog Wildcat Driller and a few Case -70 pattern Snowshoes but they don't hold a candle to the jumbo sleeveboards you guys have. Thanks for posting!

I agree. I gladly give the nod to all the beautiful knives posted after my shiney upstart.

[1967redrider]

FRJ, nothing wrong with that S&M plus it's the biggest jumbo yet posted. I really like the Remington and Boker with the swedge and long pull too.

[ObsidianEdge]

Thank. Charles yours are very nice, as are the Bokers (I think I liked the ebony scaled one the best) and it's great to see the Schatt & Morgan keeping the pattern alive.

[1967redrider]

Mike,

I just noticed the pull on your Remington is actually an elongated nail knick, similar to thegreedygulo's Radium, and not a traditional long pull. Had to do a double-take. I like it and will have to see if it's been used on other knives/blades. Thanks again for posting, gorgeous knife!

-John

[1967redrider]

I think I just picked up my first jumbo sleeveboard whittler, Keen Kutter. This is the only picture the auction house posted. Can't wait to get this little beauty in hand.

[carrmillus]

..these are some beautiful knives, guys!!!!!....wish I could find an old Camillus in this pattern!!!!.......... ..........................

[1967redrider]

Here's the Keen Kutter jumbo sleeveboard whittler along with some newer jumbo sleeveboards I've found. The KK is 3 1/2" while the Case's are 4 1/4" and the Bulldog is a whopping 4 1/2". I love this pattern.

[RobesonsRme.com]

This Robeson made TERRIER from 1910 - 1916, sold on Ebay a few months back. I tried to get it, but couldn't outbid whoever did.

Charlie Noyes

[dirtyfonzie]

that is a beautiful Keen Kutter!

I'm glad it went into good hands. that was a great auction to be a part of.

[1967redrider]

Thanks, fonzie, did you pick up anything?


That would have been a sweet pickup, Charlie.