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I worked at a scrap yard for years and my "go to" tool was my Buck 110. Have never owned a more durable folder, and it took some serious abuse. There may be fancier, but in a SHTF situation, I will take the Buck 110.

:Agree: See post #1.

Lifetime warranty on USA made Buck knives. For $10 plus shipping they will fix or replace it.
 
Had to dig deep to find this thread, no posts for some time now...

Been collecting some projects over the last month that I haven't had time to show here.

Working on them as a wind down from my day, so I'll get around to posting the final results as time permits.

One is done, still working on the others....

Sit back and enjoy the show

Before pictures:

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First up, the keyboard camp knife...

(Seller's pictures)

I ponied up on this one, spent a little more than I usually spend on a rescue. But it's worth so much more than the $35 I paid for it.

A Dwight Divine & Son Ulster Scout knife circa 1923-41

The blade etching is long gone and the very tip of the punch is missing, but condition overall of this sought after knife is well worth it.

The bone is absolutely gorgeous!

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Coined brass liner is something not commonly found on scout knives. This is possibly late 20's early 30's for this Ulster version, making it a nice pre WWII knife

In 1923 Remington and Ulster (Dwight Divine) obtained permission to make the Official Scout utility knives.
 
My second knife is the typical rescue project, paid 15 bucks for it, and it's old, rusty and well used

Blade on it was sitting proud due to blade loss from sharpening, so it required the kick to be filled down for it to sit lower in the channel.

This one is also an old Ulster... Single blade, saber ground -long pull, barhead knife

Tang stamp: Ulster, over Knife Co over NY dating this one also pre 1941.

Steel liners and pins, half stop and great snap. The bone on this one is equally nice with only a minor chip on one end on the corner.

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Third up... the USA camp knife

This old knife had rusting going on from neglect.... the tools were seized other than the primary blade.

Based on the bone used this most likely is made by Ulster for Sears dated circa late 1940's early 50's

Took some time and patience to bring it back to life :)

Cleaned up very well, the beautiful bone on it was in great condition. Now all tools move freely and show minimal wear.

Brass liners and pins, nickel silver bolsters and bail.

Pictures are pre polishing, showing original patina

Tang stamp: Made in USA

The "Made In USA" stamp was used on knives made for Sears & Roebuck. There were knives with this tang stamp produced by both Camillus and Ulster.

Schrade also made knives for Sears using this same tang stamp.

(This information from "Goin's Encyclopedia Of Cutlery Markings")

I've been working on the remaining three that I call "my trifecta " currently with some amazing results and surprises.

Stay tuned....

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Finally getting around to posting the final 4 projects....

The "trifecta" knives were purchased all from the same gentlemen who lives in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. He closed up his antique shop many years back when he retired, he's now selling off excess inventory from his home.

Wasn't sure of the branding with the exception of the Russell. The others were sold as unknown...

I took a chance and was able to negotiate half of the asking for 2 of them and basically stole the third, all bought and shipped for $130 bucks.

Yes, that's a lot of money, but the Russell is extremely hard to find and most go for over a hundred dollars just for that one.

So to me it was well worth it for the 3...

Anyways, here they are:

First is the Russell (straight line stamp) 2 blade dates pre 1933. A different variation on the tang stamp was used from 1933 until 1941.

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Before:

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After:

I evened out the rough edges on primary, my cleaning uncovered a deep scar on the bolster but it just adds to the character of this old knife.

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DAMASCUS

I went to a swap meet at the Harley dealer yesterday. Didn't find any parts I was looking for, but there was a guy selling hand made knives. Found this and it followed me home. I didn't have any damascus knives. This was part of a set with the other one about twice as big. He was willing to sell this separately. He made the sheath, too.

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I went to a swap meet at the Harley dealer yesterday. Didn't find any parts I was looking for, but there was a guy selling hand made knives. Found this and it followed me home. I didn't have any damascus knives. This was part of a set with the other one about twice as big. He was willing to sell this separately. He made the sheath, too.

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That sure is a purdy one Bill, y'a did good! :clapping:

What's the overall length?
 
I'll be looking forward to seeing those Jim, glad to see you out posting again :)

Wanted to share my latest project findings. I picked up 2 more camp/scout knives for the collection

Both were in great condition, minimal rust, not worn out and well kept.

They had some minor build up on the bone handles which took the longest to pick clean, other than that not too bad...I was able to get both done in one day.

The biggest score is the "Be Prepared" scout knife made by New York Knife Co, Hammer Brand with beautiful stag handles. Brass liners, with half stops on the tools which is not common on these utility knives

It was the first "Official" scout knife made for BSA

The early days of scouting offered two styles of Official Boy Scout knives, this is No.1 utility pattern. The other No.2 was a easy-open jack with a sheep foot blade and pen blade

Circa 1910-1931

Until late 1922 New York knife had the monopoly, in 1923 rival pocketknife firms Remington and Ulster (Dwight Divine) obtained permissions to make official Scout utility knives like the one posted earlier on in the thread

The second scout is a Camillus four line stamp, similar to the one posted before... and at the price I couldn't pass it up, especially for a war time knife

Circa 1930- mid 40's

Both items purchased from two different sellers totaled $49

The highest was the Hammer for $29 which is a steal

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After:

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Very faint blade etching still there!

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Good job, Randall. Nice to dig into the history of them.

My Dad had one of those. Haven't seen it in 20 something years. Might have to see if it is still with some of his things I have packed away.
 

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