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I.M. SWIFT
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 3:34 am
by CarMan
I just acquired an older 2 blade jack with a tang stamp on both blades that readS I.M. SWIFT. Does anyone know anything about this knife manufacturer or where I can find info on them? The only thing my internet search is showing me is possibly made in 1899. I would appreciate ANY help. Thank you & keep looking up.
Re: I.M. SWIFT
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 3:25 pm
by rea1eye
Going out on a limb here. Could it be someone's name? The
knife at one time taken apart and someone put their name
on the tang?
Bob
Re: I.M. SWIFT
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:26 pm
by ea42
I believe that was a German made knife imported by the St Lawrence Cutlery Co in the late 1800's. I recall seeing a pearl one some years ago. There's a listing on Ebay right now that shows a handful of models on an old HSB catalog page.
Eric
Re: I.M. SWIFT
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:31 pm
by herbva
There also was one for sale here on AAPK.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... -1886-1914 But, I don't see any mention of I.M. Swift or St. Lawrence Cutlery in Carter's book on German knives.
Re: I.M. SWIFT
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 8:09 pm
by ea42
St Lawrence Cutlery was out of St Louis. They were basically a knife importer dealing almost exclusively in German knives, mostly from Schmachtenberg. I believe I.M.Swift was one of their trademarks. Here's the pearl knife I mentioned, marked Germany under I.M. Swift. It's from an auction about 5 years ago:
Eric
Re: I.M. SWIFT
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:27 pm
by CarMan
rea1eye wrote: ↑Sat Jan 21, 2023 3:25 pm
Going out on a limb here. Could it be someone's name? The
knife at one time taken apart and someone put their name
on the tang?
Bob
I don’t think so but a definite possibility. Thx
Re: I.M. SWIFT
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:29 pm
by CarMan
ea42 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:26 pm
I believe that was a German made knife imported by the St Lawrence Cutlery Co in the late 1800's. I recall seeing a pearl one some years ago. There's a listing on Ebay right now that shows a handful of models on an old HSB catalog page.
Eric
I saw that page but wasn’t sure if it was correct to this knife. That is where I got the 1899 date from. Thank you for the info.
Re: I.M. SWIFT
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:31 pm
by CarMan
ea42 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 21, 2023 8:09 pm
St Lawrence Cutlery was out of St Louis. They were basically a knife importer dealing almost exclusively in German knives, mostly from Schmachtenberg. I believe I.M.Swift was one of their trademarks. Here's the pearl knife I mentioned, marked Germany under I.M. Swift. It's from an auction about 5 years ago:
I.M.Swift Knife.JPG
Eric
Thanks again for your help.
Re: I.M. SWIFT
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:42 am
by ea42
My pleasure! Good luck with the knife!
Eric