Washington's Knife

[smiling-knife]

Hot on the heels of yesterday's revelation (at least for me) that Lincoln carried a congress knife, here is link in keeping with the presidential theme. It seems a bit far-fetched, but you might be interested anyway.
http://www.gwmemorial.org/Collections/g ... nknife.htm

s-k

[PA Knives]

Very interesting. My son is one of the youngest Mason's in Pennsylvania history and has already gone up the ranks. He told me of this knife and he visited the lodge hall that has it. I would love to be able to examine it closer. Fat chance of that though. Thanks for renewing my interest

[wt3l]

Thank You so very much Smiling Knife for posting that interesting link.
As a Member of the Masonic Fraternity and Shriners I have traveled to many lodges
and viewed many pictures of Bro. George Washington in his Masonic
attire. Never heard the story of the knife though. Although it is always up to the individual to form ones own opinion...I choose to believe this story. Simply because of the way it is presented. It is extreamely interesting to search the archives of Masonic Lodges. Thanks again my knifer friend for a fine post. later wt3L.

oh, one more thing....Pa. Knives, How proud you must be for you son to be one of the youngest members of the Pa. Lodges Nothing makes a man more proud than to see his son take such an important step in life. Congrats !! wt3L

[smiling-knife]

You're welcome. Just happy to make useful contributions whenever possible . Don't tell my boss I didn't get much work done this afternoon s-k

[CCBill]

I have one of the Camillus George Washingyon knives made in the 30's. It doesn't have mop handles, though. If I can find it, I will try to post a picture. My Dad was a 33rd degree Mason. He died in 1994. He never would tell us how he got it. I dunno...CCBill...

[PA Knives]

CCBill,

I believe what you have and I owned two of them is the one with George's signature on it???? I sold both on ebay last year. The books rated them much higher than the selling price though. Do you have the box for it. I understand that it sells higher with the box. Nice knives though. Under rated in my opinion.

[smiling-knife]

COLUMBUS DISPATCH - Article from January 16, 1997 Section A, Pg 2, Columbus, Ohio

A letter written by George Washington asking for replacement of a lost penknife has been discovered in the attic of an old Florence S.C., home. The one-page letter, dated October 7, 1779, was found by David Williamson January 6 while cleaning the attic of his father's 19thcentury house. It was authenticated by Dr. William Burns, director of the Florence County Museum. "I haven't decided what I'm going to do with it," Williamson said Saturday. There was no envelope with the letter when Williamson found it folded inside a book entitled, "A History of Nathaniel Greene." The letter reads: "Dear Sir; I have lost and cannot tell how an old favourite penknife and am much distressed for want of one -- If you have any in your store please to send me one -- If you would be so good as to get me one immediately -- Perhaps you could furnish me with a knife with two blades. I should prefer this where choice can be had. Yr Most Obed, G. Washington." (Original document available upon request.)

quoted from source
http://www.nextek.net/gcarlson/webdoc2. ... ey%20Forge

Unfortunately, does not include the name of the addressee. Interesting reading on some Barlow history also. May have to refresh the page.

s-k

[PA Knives]

SK,

Super interesting stuff. Being the history buff that I am and being able to document it from our greatest president is beyond beleif. Old George love knives (almost) as much as I do. Thanks for the link. Throughly enjoyed. GW was a high ranking Mason also. I find that the order played a big role in the development of communities as I research about the old cutlery companies.

[CCBill]

Here are a couple of pictures of a 1930's Camillus George Washington knife. The molded signature on the front handle is pretty well worn off, but it is still a good representative sample.
...CCBill...