Augie
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Ditto everything Duncan so ably expressed about the above posted knives! This thread does not disappoint—some real beauties lately
Here is an antique H & B MFC. Co. large or jumbo jack. I would guess this folder is well over one hundred years old. It is a real handful with massive springs. The primary spear point blade rides on a spring that is 3/16 inches wide. This is wider than any spring on even Folding Hunters I have. The pull on the primary is just shy of being a nail breaker. Both blades snap open and close with a fierceness that is breathtaking The jack is 4 inches closed and has Cocobolo handles. The blades are full with little evidence of much sharpening or blade loss.
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Great knife Lloyd, those Jumbo jacks are incredible knives, built like a tank.