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I cannot ID this knife
Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 5:54 pm
by timdog44
I received this knife in an OLA the other day and have not been able to ID it. Partially obscured is the tang stamp that shows Syracuse and what I assume is knife co. It is a little over 5" closed and there is a bail. On the back side is a corkscrew. The master is a liner lock sheep foot and there is a wood saw blade that is the length of the knife. Help me. Thanks
Re: I cannot ID this knife
Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 6:59 pm
by Mumbleypeg
Syracuse was a brand name owned by Camillus. They used it on many patterns, for many years. A search here on AAPK for “Syracuse” will find many posts and pictures. Nice knife!
Ken
Re: I cannot ID this knife
Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 8:47 pm
by Ridgegrass
As per Levine, the last Camillus "Syracuse Knife Co." products were imported from Poland.1975-76. The originals were made here in the 1930's. J.O'.
Re: I cannot ID this knife
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:14 pm
by KnifeProPlus
I believe it might be a Bartender's Knife. The SheepsFoot blade would be used to slice and make wedges in lemons, limes, etc. The corkscrew is obvious. Now the saw blade is a bit more difficult to figure out. Maybe it's used to saw through tougher rinds like pineapples and melons? Just a thought. I'm not making a definitive ID.
Re: I cannot ID this knife
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:30 pm
by timdog44
I searched high and low for Syracuse photos and did not find any that look this one. Anyone else have any ideas.
Re: I cannot ID this knife
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:23 pm
by timdog44
Good thoughts. on being a bartenders knife. I will follow up on that.
Re: I cannot ID this knife
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:24 pm
by 1967redrider
Cool utility knife.
Re: I cannot ID this knife
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:53 am
by timdog44
1967redrider - it is a cool knife. I buy/sell a lot of knives which puts a lot photos in front of me and I have never seen one like it.
