"Old Knives"

[waynorth]

View attachment 2759573View attachment 2759574View attachment 2759575Here’s one of my JBF Champlin marked knives on some paper found in JBF’s old ledger. Great paper

Great knife with ephemera!! Some famous family/cutlery names on those old papers!!

 

[galvanic1882]

Yes, I’m very lucky to have these

 

[WinMag775]

NYKCo. 4 1/8in Rope knife. The blade grind is interesting. The Show side has a swedge while the pile side is flat ground.

 

[lambertiana]

NYKCo. 4 1/8in Rope knife. The blade grind is interesting. The Show side has a swedge while the pile side is flat ground.

That's some nice ebony.

 

[galvanic1882]

When I saw it in Bill’s catalog I almost bought it. Very different piece

 

[WinMag775]

When I saw it in Bill’s catalog I almost bought it. Very different piece

It most certainly is. My heart skipped a beat when I first laid eyes on it. I haven't came across a rope knife quite like this one. Is this a normal pattern nykco made?

Bill is an absolute treasure to the vintage knife community. He's been a tremendous help to me with knife knowledge. I'm very fortunate to call him my friend.

 

[galvanic1882]

It most certainly is. My heart skipped a beat when I first laid eyes on it. I haven't came across a rope knife quite like this one. Is this a normal pattern nykco made?

Bill is an absolute treasure to the vintage knife community. He's been a tremendous help to me with knife knowledge. I'm very fortunate to call him my friend.

I have no idea if it’s a pattern they made. I have pages of catalog cuts and it’s not in any of them. But then again that doesn’t mean anything really. I gave pause buying it for that very reason

 

[WinMag775]

I have no idea if it’s a pattern they made. I have pages of catalog cuts and it’s not in any of them. But then again that doesn’t mean anything really. I gave pause buying it for that very reason

That's interesting. Here's a pic of the tang stamp. May I ask if you see anything that stands out with it.

 

[galvanic1882]

It’s interesting that the tang is beat up like that and worn but the blade looks in better condition? Looks like pitting on the tang also? I’m trying to read the knife not just the tang stamp

 

[WinMag775]

It’s interesting that the tang is beat up like that and worn but the blade looks in better condition? Looks like pitting on the tang also? I’m trying to read the knife not just the tang stamp

You're 110% correct. I'm still green when it comes to old knives. That's one thing Rob "Rockman" has taught me, is to read the whole knife. This was a quick buy because it was cataloged. I'll dig into it deeper and let you know the outcome. Thank you!

 

[herder]

NYKCo. 4 1/8in Rope knife. The blade grind is interesting. The Show side has a swedge while the pile side is flat ground.

Nice example, but it's actually a Cotton Knife rather than a Rope Knife.

 

[WinMag775]

Nice example, but it's actually a Cotton Knife rather than a Rope Knife.

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Thank you Neal.