One of a kinds and Mongrels

[woodwalker]

I have this Vintage Imperial Congress and I dont see much about them on any forums or google for that matter. I was speaking with Kerry (Tomanyknives) and he has a Schrade Walden with a pen as a master instead of a clip that all the books says it should have. Kerry suggested starting a thread about one of kinds and Mongrels. So I did! Kerry will post some of his as well.

[Ridgegrass]

Great idea. I've got a few that may qualify. I'll dig them up. J.O'.

[woodwalker]

Great idea. I've got a few that may qualify. I'll dig them up. J.O'.

Thank you sir! I was thinking this thread was going no where.

[toomanyknives]

Here's the Schrade Walden I mentioned, Kev. I've never been able to find another like it.

[toomanyknives]

I guess my single blade 6235 1/2 would qualify as a mongrel. I took apart a two blade knife with a broken back spring on the secondary blade and turned it into a single blade..

[woodwalker]

Awesome Kerry!! Those are great looking knives! Thank you for showing them here!

[toomanyknives]

Awesome Kerry!! Those are great looking knives! Thank you for showing them here!

Yes sir, Kev! We'll get this thread going!

[toomanyknives]

Here's another one of those that falls into the "I've never seen another one" category. It's a Faweso German knife. The maker was mainly a razor maker. Franz Weyland and Son. Great little knife.

[Ridgegrass]

Probably not a one of a kind but I'll throw it in anyway. KAY Brothers, sons of George Kay, English immigrant to America pre-Civil War, inventor of the "Hobo" knife ,popular in the war. Had a long conversation with LT of lt632retd a couple years ago about the Kay family and their knife making and the Civil War era. Only one I've ever seen in 45 years of the hobby. If anyone has one I'd like to see it. J.O'.

[OLDE CUTLER]

How about this MOP 8 blade Congress. Made by MFRS Union Co. 1887-1888. I paid a dollar for it even though 4 of the 8 blades are broken because it was so odd.

[Ridgegrass]

OC; That's a relic! Here's a possibly, home-made cigar box knife with the little swing hammer and a nail prier. No marks. Walnut handle. Pretty old. J.O'.

[toomanyknives]

Probably not a one of a kind but I'll throw it in anyway. KAY Brothers, sons of George Kay, English immigrant to America pre-Civil War, inventor of the "Hobo" knife ,popular in the war. Had a long conversation with LT of lt632retd a couple years ago about the Kay family and their knife making and the Civil War era. Only one I've ever seen in 45 years of the hobby. If anyone has one I'd like to see it. J.O'.

Now THAT'S rare, J.O'. Very cool! Have a great Thanksgiving!

[toomanyknives]

How about this MOP 8 blade Congress. Made by MFRS Union Co. 1887-1888. I paid a dollar for it even though 4 of the 8 blades are broken because it was so odd.

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Very nice grab, OC!

[toomanyknives]

OC; That's a relic! Here's a possibly, home-made cigar box knife with the little swing hammer and a nail prier. No marks. Walnut handle. Pretty old. J.O'.

Man, I'm learning stuff now!!

[Ridgegrass]

Thanks Gents, and Happy Thanksgiving too. This is really a good one for some reason. J.O'.

[doglegg]

OC; That's a relic! Here's a possibly, home-made cigar box knife with the little swing hammer and a nail prier. No marks. Walnut handle. Pretty old. J.O'.

Extremely cool!

[woodwalker]

Very nice Ridge and Kerry!! Thanks for adding your examples to the thread. Love it!!

[toomanyknives]

Thanks Gents, and Happy Thanksgiving too. This is really a good one for some reason. J.O'.

[woodwalker]

Happy Thanksgiving guys!!

[QTCut5]

I doubt anyone else has one like my Queen Improved Muskrat with an eyeglasses screwdriver blade. I actually use this tool quite a bit because my eyeglasses are old and I keep buying knives instead of getting new ones! (Gotta have your priorities straight!)

[doglegg]

I doubt anyone else has one like my Queen Improved Muskrat with an eyeglasses screwdriver blade. I actually use this tool quite a bit because my eyeglasses are old and I keep buying knives instead of getting new ones! (Gotta have your priorities straight!)

Cool knife and proper priorities .

[woodwalker]

I doubt anyone else has one like my Queen Improved Muskrat with an eyeglasses screwdriver blade. I actually use this tool quite a bit because my eyeglasses are old and I keep buying knives instead of getting new ones! (Gotta have your priorities straight!)

Cool knife Q!!

[toomanyknives]

I doubt anyone else has one like my Queen Improved Muskrat with an eyeglasses screwdriver blade. I actually use this tool quite a bit because my eyeglasses are old and I keep buying knives instead of getting new ones! (Gotta have your priorities straight!)

You're right ~Q~. I've never seen that one! Happy Thanksgiving!

[woodwalker]

How about this MOP 8 blade Congress. Made by MFRS Union Co. 1887-1888. I paid a dollar for it even though 4 of the 8 blades are broken because it was so odd.

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Love it!! That knife is cool!!

[Ridgegrass]

Posted this before but it should go here. $1 at a yard sale in Ocean City. MD. Seller said it was dug up locally. Can't tell if the blade and hannle were forged from one piece of rod stock or made separately and hammer welded. I'm no thrower but I did put it through a cardboard box side from about 12 feet. J.O'