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Stunning John Primble, can someone tell me the value????
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:55 am
by HickoryNut
I dont have a Primble book, but im sure one of you know what this is worth. Its totally mint condition. Very nice matched stag handles. Tang reads John Primble BELKNAP HDW&MFG CO.
thanks
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:47 pm
by smiling-knife
Hi... no can't help with the value. If it is any consolation, I think that is one very nice looking knife
... unusal shape too.
s-k
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 9:32 pm
by HickoryNut
I have heard this pattern called a minnow, or a tear drop....does anyone know for sure?
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 10:23 pm
by El Lobo
I wouldn't call that knife a Teardrop...because it's serpentine in shape. I believe it would be more correctly referred to as a "Dogleg" Jack. And the Candle End bolsters at the head add to it's unusual overall shape.
Most of those were made by Camillus or Schrade (a few by others) on contract for Belknap Hardware in Louisvillle, Kentucky. They went out of business in 1986. From your description of the markings only, it would seem to be from between 1940-1968.
Nice knife.
Bill
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 am
by knifeaholic
I hate to have to break this to you...and its just my opinion...but that is a fake. Nicely done and looks like a quality knife, but not an original John Primble.
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:42 am
by HickoryNut
what makes you believe its not a genuine John Primble?
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 4:43 am
by HickoryNut
Looks very legit to me
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:52 am
by Bear Claw Chris Lappe
HickoryNut wrote:what makes you believe its not a genuine John Primble?
I can't swear for sure from the pictures, but here are a few things that make me sorta nervous about it.
The tangstamp "HDW & MFG CO." ALL of my John Primbles from that era are stamped "HDWE & MFG CO".
The bolsters look wrong also.
Also, is there a model number on the back of either blades tang?
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:34 pm
by PA Knives
Although I am far from an expert on Primble, I have to agree that it is probably a fake. The pattern itself is not typical of Primble for that period. I beleive that El Lobo has given the probable maker. JMO though and not worth much at that.
general knife discussion
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 9:10 pm
by wt3l
Alrighty Now Boys,
Let me into this one. I too am NOT an expert on any knives. I hope to be someday. But I have been collecting John Primbles for many years. I have 8 that I have found at flea markets, yard sales, trading with old farmers,etc. I must say I have NEVER seen a Primble from that ear that looked like that. So I would have to agree with Knifeaholic, Bear Claw, and Pa. Knives. That being said...Hickorynut, it IS a nice looking knife. I've talked with Mr. Levine on Primbles and he says they are only of medium value...meaning they will never bring high-end money. Primbles are still, one of my favorites to search for. Just to hear the stories of some of the older Gents who owned John Primbles makes for great entertainment. I know it's not the knife..but the user,hehehhe, but almost always in each story there is a Primble involved here in southern West Virginiga and South Western Virginia. Here is a pic of one of my oldest flea market finds. It does say HDW &MFG CO. later, kj