Bradford cutlery

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Bradford cutlery

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Good evening Ladies and Gentleman,
I will attach a couple pictures. I looked in my copy of Goins didn’t see much. I hoping one of you can help. I found a whittler with a clear Bradford stamp. I will say thank you too Skip he is usually first.
Enjoy
Steve
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Re: Bradford cutlery

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Brantford "Never Dull" pocket knives were contract knives made by Camillus. I have no idea who or what the company Brantford was.
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LKSKNIVES wrote: Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:39 pm Good.....
It's BRANTFORD, not BRADFORD.

***** Per GOINS' (1998) *****
"BRANTFORD CUTLERY CO. USA g 1910-1930
"Warranted Never Dull" is etched on the blade,
a trademark used by Butler Brothers."

.....about Butler Brothers.
"BUTLER BROS. CHICAGO c 1888-1940. This firm was
incorporated in Illinois, but they were also in New York City.
The trademark, "Warranted Never Dull Cutlery" was first
used in 1896. They dealt in all types of cutlery."
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Re: Bradford cutlery

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Thank you very much,
Sorry I didn’t read it correctly. Did not see etching on the blade. I will have to look a little closer.
Steve
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A very sweet knife for sure. Love the old bone.
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A beautiful Honest Old Knife!
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Thank you all for the compliments on the knives I post. I know I have said it before dad enjoyed collecting/accumulating and had a good eye for it.
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Steve who's the maker of the knife the Brantford is resting against?

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Re: Bradford cutlery

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Good afternoon Eric,
I'm kind of surprised you are the first person to ask. Sorry I don't have the answer right now waiting for the better half to come down and do something give me a bit.
Steve
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