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I've been trying to do some research on the Marbles Ideal knife. Is there a record of how long the MARBLES over GLADSTONE.MICH.USA (2 line) stamping was used?
Any information would be greatly appreciated!
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One more picture, didn't take on the first post

I know that stamp is what collectors refer to as the "axe stamp". My memory's a little foggy on exact dates used but I think 1918-1940. And I believe it was only used on 7" blade and longer Ideals.

Eye Brand Man wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:39 pm I know that stamp is what collectors refer to as the "axe stamp". My memory's a little foggy on exact dates used but I think 1918-1940. And I believe it was only used on 7" blade and longer Ideals.

Dunathan agrees with you on that (he says 1918 to WWII). If it 'twern't for reference books I'd be lost in the forest.

Very sweet stag on stag, thanks for posting.

I'm got a 10" Trailmaker and a 7" Ideal with the 2 line stamp to add to this thread. Hard to believe they're pushing 100.

Thanks to you both!
This helps out tremendously, I'd read somewhere that the stag pommel use was stopped earlier on before or during the war, but maybe got my wires crossed....doesn't take much nowadays

Randy

1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:42 pm I'm got a 10" Trailmaker and a 7" Ideal with the 2 line stamp to add to this thread. Hard to believe they're pushing 100.

Boy that Trailmaker sure is a big boy
Thanks for sharing your 2 line knives

By the way, is there anywhere posted or in the books available that show all the different variations of the stamping and the dates associated??

I noticed that your letter A in marbles looks a little different than the one on mine...

This is the best book imho on Marbles. Problem is there hard to find now and pricey. They pop up on the bay occasionally.

What he said.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:29 am What he said.

Eye Brand Man wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:08 am This is the best book imho on Marbles. Problem is there hard to find now and pricey. They pop up on the bay occasionally.

Thanks again!

Randy

Eye Brand Man wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:08 am This is the best book imho on Marbles. Problem is there hard to find now and pricey. They pop up on the bay occasionally.

You ain't kidding about the hard to find and pricey part

Too bad there's not a downloadable version to purchase