That's really cool r8shellHere's an interesting one I just got: a W.Saynor Ltd. grafting knife with "Depend" on the obverse. I believe the Depend mark was used between the mid 1800s to the mid 1900s. I don't know if the handle is horn, or Bakelite, or something else. I can't see much of a grain in it.
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I figure it used to be a sheepfoot blade, but it's sharpened down to a short lambsfoot. What do the Sheffield experts think? Have you seen any like this @Jack Black ? As usual, I want to get an idea of age and rarity before I do something silly like sharpen it and try to tighten the pivot and use it.
Especially with Duncan's explanation and Charlie's similar example... looks like you found a gem 
Thanks for the info. I've seen pictures of bark lifters that were made of brass. Maybe there's some reason you don't want to use steel for that.R8shell
That Blade is correct and just about full.
That’s a Budding Knife you have and they did not have the full length blade to fill the Liner - so it’s better than you think
The Taper in the Handle is for the use in prizing the bark for grafting if I remember correctly.
Those are very cool! Maybe tomorrow I can get a better look at mine in daylight and figure out what it's made of.
Even with the polished blades, that's a beauty. Cut up some fruit with it, and soon it'll be good as old!I really wish the previous owner would have left the patina... but the bone on this one was too nice to pass up!
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Kevin, I hear you on not cleaning, but MAN THAT'S NICE!!! I too have purchased a cleaned knife because the covers are to die forI really wish the previous owner would have left the patina... but the bone on this one was too nice to pass up!
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Thanks PaulKevin, I hear you on not cleaning, but MAN THAT'S NICE!!! I too have purchased a cleaned knife because the covers are to die for
Plus you can carry and give it the patina/character it deserves.
What a BEAUTIFUL knife my friend
NOTE: had to edit because I think I have the same knife with original? patina. Believe I posted here before but will check when i get home.
I was wrong Kevin, similar but different shield and nail knicks.
Beauty peachseed you got there yourself! Is that 3-5/8" long? The only one I see in the Schrade Cut Co catalog with the prop shield and long pull is 3-5/8" which they made in a stainless version too in 1926. Nicer looking spear blade on yours too... mine is pretty boring 
Can’t get enough of those
Wow Lloyd... beauties! No offense to the Empire or Camillus, but that Remington is specialGreat knives and photos my vintage knife collecting friends! Love the Schrades
Here are three vintage split back Whittlers or split back Whittler pattern folders.
Top one is a Remington—Rmimgton/UMC inside circle circa 1923-1933 (Goins)
Next or middle one is an Empire (circa 1856-1930- Goins) marked Empire/Winsted/CT with pick bone handles. I would think fairly early in the 20th century.
Bottom one is a Camillus 4 line address marked on tang Camillus/Cutlery CO./Camillus NY./U.S.A. Circa 1941-1946 (Goins)
Thanks for looking
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The double long pull and offset tang stamp is crazy! Can you get us pics of the bottom side (springs)? I always like to see that setup on the split whittlers
ALL very nice as always!
