When Duncan and I wrote an article on Sears knives for "Knife Magazine" over two years ago now, I had no idea that he would continue to collect so much more information on that subject.
I am more than impressed with how much he has studied and followed up on Sears knives. And the knives and information he has posted on this thread just amazes me!!!
The devil is always in the details as they say and here is an old Sears knife with some interesting details...
The Sears Wilbert models were available from circa 1908 to 1925, so any Wilbert knives in collections out there are now at least 100 years old.
I've always liked this old Wilbert shown, not just because it's a good quality knife, but also because it's BIG.
With a handle length of 4-1/2 inches this hefty fellow was called the "Hunter's Pride" in old Sears catalogs. (A name that was used by other cutlery companies as well)
Besides the impressive size, this model is also interesting in that it was probably made by two different cutlery companies for Sears within a few short years of each other.
While nearly the same model, it's obvious by the handle shield and nail nicks on the small blades that different cutlery companies were most likely involved.
The Sears Hunter's Pride knives first appeared by 1914, but had likely changed suppliers by 1918.
The knife pictured is the later model as shown by the attached Sears ads. (1914 and 1919, with a hefty price jump)
A fine old knife that was well cared for over the last century.
I am more than impressed with how much he has studied and followed up on Sears knives. And the knives and information he has posted on this thread just amazes me!!!
The devil is always in the details as they say and here is an old Sears knife with some interesting details...
The Sears Wilbert models were available from circa 1908 to 1925, so any Wilbert knives in collections out there are now at least 100 years old.
I've always liked this old Wilbert shown, not just because it's a good quality knife, but also because it's BIG.
With a handle length of 4-1/2 inches this hefty fellow was called the "Hunter's Pride" in old Sears catalogs. (A name that was used by other cutlery companies as well)
Besides the impressive size, this model is also interesting in that it was probably made by two different cutlery companies for Sears within a few short years of each other.
While nearly the same model, it's obvious by the handle shield and nail nicks on the small blades that different cutlery companies were most likely involved.
The Sears Hunter's Pride knives first appeared by 1914, but had likely changed suppliers by 1918.
The knife pictured is the later model as shown by the attached Sears ads. (1914 and 1919, with a hefty price jump)
A fine old knife that was well cared for over the last century.
Paul my friend- I can't thank you enough matey, this is a really treasured Knife.
and trying to find literature is so so hard!
I think we all know if there’s a Stockman - Jeff is watching