Sometimes it’s the pattern.  Sometimes it’s the handle material.  Sometimes its the feel of the knife.  For me, this early Ulster Knife Co Ellenville, NY (two line stamp) has all three characteristics.  This lockback folding hunter appeals to the eye.  … Continued The post Gnarly Stag – Ulster Knife Co. appeared first on Old Pocket Knives.

By the age of 13 I had collected a few pocket knives from antique shows and flea markets.  After taking them home and removing the gunk, I wanted to find out more about a few of them.  I sent some … Continued The post The letters appeared first on Old Pocket Knives.

I wanted to document the giveaways for the Grand Opening of oldpocketknives.com by creating this post.  Through Facebook and other websites, I was able to get the word out and many of you submitted your name for the drawing.  I … Continued The post That was fun! Grand Opening Giveaways appeared first on Old Pocket Knives.

  “Where it all began” is the title of this post for two reasons.  For one, John Brown Francis (JBF) Champlin would give the Case family the experience to pursue their own paths in the knife industry.  After contracting knives … Continued The post J.B.F. Champlin & Sons – Where it all began… appeared first on Old Pocket Knives.

You know, it’s the thing that you use to pry open the blade on a pocket knife!  Depending on the stubbornness of the blade, using a pull depends on having a present and strong thumb nail.  As a pocket knife … Continued The post Pocket Knife Pulls – An opening story appeared first on Old Pocket Knives.

This post contains affiliate links; if something is purchased I receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Being a history buff, I am very much interested in knowing the age of each pocket knife in my collection.  While … Continued The post How Old Is My Pocket Knife? appeared first on Old Pocket Knives.

People send me pictures of knives quite often, wanting to know more about them.  Some have been passed down from a loved one and others are vintage knife collectors looking for more information.  Most of the time I can give … Continued The post Mystery & Cool vintage pocket knives – Vol.1 appeared first on Old Pocket Knives.

This list contains affiliate links.  Thank you for taking a look at these knives! When it comes to traditional pocket knives, there is a list of five to ten that everyone should own.  Whether they are everyday users or knives … Continued The post 5 of the Best Traditional Pocket Knives (That You Should Own!) appeared first on Old Pocket Knives.

After collecting old knives for a while, you start to recognize the maker of the pocket knife just by looking at those bone handles.  Some have distinctive jigging patterns while other times the color gives it away. Take the following … Continued The post Take the pocket knife bone quiz… appeared first on Old Pocket Knives.

This article may contain affiliate links. 8/9/21 UPDATE:  We have a winner!  Luke from NC has won the prize below.  Thank you to all who entered!  Below is the original post (contest is over now). As a thank you to those … Continued The post We Have a Winner! 2021 Summer Knife Giveaway appeared first on Old Pocket Knives.