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1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:39 am That knife is tied with a Cattaraugus Pipe Wrench knife for First Place on my Grail Knife list.
RandySort of the same here, but my other grail would be a 1978 Case Hawbaker Special.1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:39 am That knife is tied with a Cattaraugus Pipe Wrench knife for First Place on my Grail Knife list.
Thanks Dan saw the Hawbaker on Facebook auction one night this week . I've had a couple of those and someone wanted them more than meDan In MI wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:36 pmSort of the same here, but my other grail would be a 1978 Case Hawbaker Special.1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:39 am That knife is tied with a Cattaraugus Pipe Wrench knife for First Place on my Grail Knife list.
Thanks for showing that terrific old knife, Gary!
Thanks RandyGone2Three wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:00 pm What a find Gary! ... fantastic example and survivor
Rare knives! Dandy condition. Looks like you have all the good stuff
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Fantastic examples! I have seen these before with the lanyard "ring" attached to the end of the knife. The top example is the first I can recall seeing with the bail/shackle put through the scale and liner. Do you have any insight into why the top example has the "through the scale and liner" bail? Also looks like the blade release/lock mechanism might also be a bit different.
Thank You for the Kind Words RalphRalphAlsip wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 5:10 pmFantastic examples! I have seen these before with the lanyard "ring" attached to the end of the knife. The top example is the first I can recall seeing with the bail/shackle put through the scale and liner. Do you have any insight into why the top example has the "through the scale and liner" bail? Also looks like the blade release/lock mechanism might also be a bit different.
Thank you for the explanation. I didn't realize 2 versions were made, but it makes sense that the ring would be easy to bend or break and damage the knife when it happened. I have added added a v2 to my need to find list.beatsthestockmarket wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 10:50 pmThank You for the Kind Words RalphRalphAlsip wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 5:10 pmFantastic examples! I have seen these before with the lanyard "ring" attached to the end of the knife. The top example is the first I can recall seeing with the bail/shackle put through the scale and liner. Do you have any insight into why the top example has the "through the scale and liner" bail? Also looks like the blade release/lock mechanism might also be a bit different.
My understanding is that the bottom knife, with the ring and smaller release lever is the model #1 of the Miller Bros Gravity Knife Series.
The ring proved to be not up to the task, in many cases.
The top knife is the model #2 (slightly improved model) the bail is more substantial, than the ring was.
And the blade release lever has also been improved.
Here is the only example of the Miller Bros Folding Rope Knife that I have.
I have tried to come up with another having the bail, however never accomplished it.
And this folding version just brings up more questions. Regarding "ring", "bail", and "hole drilled for lanyard".
Maybe someone can enlighten us.
That’s a super example you have also!RalphAlsip wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 1:38 pmThank you for the explanation. I didn't realize 2 versions were made, but it makes sense that the ring would be easy to bend or break and damage the knife when it happened. I have added added a v2 to my need to find list.beatsthestockmarket wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 10:50 pmThank You for the Kind Words RalphRalphAlsip wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 5:10 pm
Fantastic examples! I have seen these before with the lanyard "ring" attached to the end of the knife. The top example is the first I can recall seeing with the bail/shackle put through the scale and liner. Do you have any insight into why the top example has the "through the scale and liner" bail? Also looks like the blade release/lock mechanism might also be a bit different.
My understanding is that the bottom knife, with the ring and smaller release lever is the model #1 of the Miller Bros Gravity Knife Series.
The ring proved to be not up to the task, in many cases.
The top knife is the model #2 (slightly improved model) the bail is more substantial, than the ring was.
And the blade release lever has also been improved.
Here is the only example of the Miller Bros Folding Rope Knife that I have.
I have tried to come up with another having the bail, however never accomplished it.
And this folding version just brings up more questions. Regarding "ring", "bail", and "hole drilled for lanyard".
Maybe someone can enlighten us.
Here is my v1 gravity knife.
Beautiful Knife Ralph!RalphAlsip wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 1:38 pmThank you for the explanation. I didn't realize 2 versions were made, but it makes sense that the ring would be easy to bend or break and damage the knife when it happened. I have added added a v2 to my need to find list.beatsthestockmarket wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 10:50 pmThank You for the Kind Words RalphRalphAlsip wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 5:10 pm
Fantastic examples! I have seen these before with the lanyard "ring" attached to the end of the knife. The top example is the first I can recall seeing with the bail/shackle put through the scale and liner. Do you have any insight into why the top example has the "through the scale and liner" bail? Also looks like the blade release/lock mechanism might also be a bit different.
My understanding is that the bottom knife, with the ring and smaller release lever is the model #1 of the Miller Bros Gravity Knife Series.
The ring proved to be not up to the task, in many cases.
The top knife is the model #2 (slightly improved model) the bail is more substantial, than the ring was.
And the blade release lever has also been improved.
Here is the only example of the Miller Bros Folding Rope Knife that I have.
I have tried to come up with another having the bail, however never accomplished it.
And this folding version just brings up more questions. Regarding "ring", "bail", and "hole drilled for lanyard".
Maybe someone can enlighten us.
Here is my v1 gravity knife.
Very Nice !!!!!!!!