A Few Knives

[foakes]

Had this old Steelmaster 5 drawer box that really wasn't being used.  Just out in storage for 25 years.

Decided to gather up all of the knives I could find stashed in various places.

Only (2) custom knives here —- the rest are basically just decent quality EDC knives, hunting knives, tool knives, or cheap stuff.

Some of the brands are Boker, Remington, Schrade, Old-Timer, Case, Buck, Bear, Ka-Bar, Kershaw, Gerber, CRKT, Swiss Army, Camillus, Sheffield, and a bunch of others.

There is likely a few more hiding around.

These are not high dollar knives, or fantasy knives —- they are mostly quality working man's knives —- with a few others thrown in.

My Dad carried a Case Stockman in yellow for 30 years.  Bought it when he worked as a hardware clerk at Sears-Roebuck in the late 40's.

Many of these could be carried and used for a lifetime also.

Best, Fred

[ReelFishingProblems]

Fred,

How old is that Martiini Rapala filet knife?

[foakes]

I wouldn't know, Nick —-

Maybe 60's?

The solid leather sheath is marked Made in Finland by J. Martini.  The blade is also signed as Made by J.Martini in Finland & etched as hand ground Stainless Steel.

Just found it at the bottom of an old tackle box years ago.

Best, Fred

[ReelFishingProblems]

I was given a j. Martiini knife by a Finnish military officer. Beautifully made. I picked up a J. Martiini Rapala filet knife with a leather sheath here in DC. They are simple but very nice (and sharp).

[ReelFishingProblems]

 Really like the long thin ones in the lower left of the drawer (picture 5). The 4th from the bottom left is a neat one.

[Hardy Boy]

Wgat are the 2nd and 3rd from left hunting knives on the green drawer.... those are right up my alley.

Todd

[PacRat]

Fred,
In the rear left of your Bear/Boxes/Kabar drawer, you have a Rizzuto swing-guard. Are you aware of how much those have appreciated? It's crazy, likely 20-30 times its original cost. I used to buy them in Mexico when I was a kid and I would just wear them out because I couldn't leave them alone. Currently they are going for $200-$350. They have a weird cult following. For comparison, a higher-quality handmade Italian stiletto with horn or antler scales costs about $120.

[foakes]

The 2nd from the left is a Ka-Bar 1255 Mariner's Rigging knife with a sheep foot blade.  I bought it from a good member on our site.  It originally came with a separate Marlin Spike and a double sheath to hold both pieces —- which I don't have.  Looking for one though.

The 3rd is a Japanese Khyber 2650 SS in 8 1/4" length.  It has a great feel and also a full covering leather sheath.

Didn't know that about the Rizzuto Stilletto, Mike.  It is marked made in Milano, SS, works perfectly and crisply.  Belonged to my Mother-in-Law who passed on 12 years ago at 93.
It was a gift from her brother when he came back from the Service, I think WWII.  He was a fighter pilot in the European Theatre.  And he was Italian.

Best, Fred

[jgp12000]

I have a small knife collection,if you guys ever visit Pigeon Forge,TN Smoky Mountain Knife Works is a must see! 3 stories of knives & swords you could spend hours there.I Believe they
Have a shopping program once a week showcasing different knives they sell.

[JasonGotaProblem]

I have a small knife collection,if you guys ever visit Pigeon Forge,TN Smoky Mountain Knife Works is a must see! 3 stories of knives & swords you could spend hours there.I Believe they
Have a shopping program once a week showcasing different knives they sell.

Been there years ago. as a kid obsessed with sharp things, it was the only enjoyable thing about pigeon forge.

[jgp12000]

Years ago I was in wally world browsing the fishing section and saw the wood handle rapala fin knife marked $3.50 I always thought they looked cheap and steered clear.It is probably one of the best fillet knives I own. I keep it in my truck.The flexibility & sharpens easily-scary sharp! Wally honored the incorrect price after they verified it was marked on the shelf.If I could have bought 10 knowing how good they are now I would have!

[Midway Tommy]

I bought my first Rapala over 50 years ago and still have it & use it to this day. I have 6 or 8 of them now, at least one in each tackle box & fishing place. I've tried a few other brands over the years but never found anything that could compare to an original wood handle Rapala.

[happyhooker]

Good to look at.  I don't collect knives, but any male American who fishes or who ever does even the simplest repairs must have several around the house/shop, me included.  I appreciate good workmanship.

Frank

[oc1]

I bought my first Rapala over 50 years ago

Mine was given to me for my birthday about 1964.  The wood handle cracked a long time ago but it's wrapped with some nylon line and varnished to keep the crack from getting worse.

[Midway Tommy]

I bought my first Rapala over 50 years ago

Mine was given to me for my birthday about 1964.  The wood handle cracked a long time ago but it's wrapped with some nylon line and varnished to keep the crack from getting worse.

I have one that cracked and I inserted some Titebond Ultimate waterproof urethane based glue, clamped it & it's held up just fine.

I originally had my doubts about that Ultimate, but it's pretty darn good stuff. I've used it for quite a few exterior projects. I've even used it as deteriorated wood hardener, painted over it and it ended up working great.