No clue who???

[theboyscout]

My father bought theses knifes a long time ago and I would like to know if anyone knows who makes them where their from and if they are in production still? I would like to get two more, newer ones to use today, but I don't have any hints. The knife does not seem to be marked.

 

[theboyscout]

more infor

I have discovered they are either pen knife or gentlemen knife.

 

[jmr40]

This is one of those times when I wish RC was around. I have no clue and would be interested in knowing the answer. I'd bet money RC would know if he were still with us.

 

[hso]

They won't be in production any longer being mother of pearl pen knives. The companies that made them are gone and the only ones that still make knives like them charge a pretty penny.

Here's some mop. http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/s...f Pearl Handle Knives&a=folder&c=pearl&&&s=57

BTW, never open more than one blade partially when they're on the same back spring since it might snap the spring overloading it.

 

[cdk8]

Are you looking for something with the dual blade, something with a MOP handle, or both? You can probably have something very closely made, but it would not be cheap. You may be able to find a knifemaker who would refinish the handles and then reuse them on a new product, but that would not be cheap either, since this would be a custom product.

How long is the handle and how long is the blade?

How does the profile compare to something like the Victorinox Bantam II?
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Victorinox+Bantam+II

Do you have a ballpark price on what you are willing to spend?

 

[theboyscout]

Thank you all for the help

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Sometimes these were Mother of Pearl but the less expensive and un-marked ones were likely celluloid. pearl will have a noticeable weight even on so small a knife as these and looking at the cross sections of the cracks will clue you in too. You can find good quality European and American versions used, at gun shows starting around $35.00 for good, known manufacturers.

I'm surprised RC has not chimed in - right up his alley. Edit: Just looked into his absence... What a loss to the forum! RIP RC.


Todd.

 

[Digger Odell]

Hi theboyscout,
My dad gave me two knives similar to what you show. He said one belonged to my grand dad that he kept in his vest pocket to trim the cigar, or trim a piece of harness. The other was his. hso mentioned never to open both blades at the same time, good counsel. I was fortunate that nothing happened but you will know immediately that it was not made to do. One has a crack in it, & I believe the scales to be mother of pearl, taking in account age, & wear. I still carry the smaller one to this day.
Enjoy what you have, perhaps just walking past a stall at a flea market, another will jump out at you.


As others have mentioned, RC we miss you. RIP

 

[ironworkerwill]

The long "square" nick screams Royal Brand

 

[Jackal]

FYI, most people dont know that mother of pearl is actually just abalone shell. Most people actually think its pearl.

 

[Slamfire]

Without a tang stamp there is no way to determine who made these knives. Tang stamping was common as it was a form of advertising for the knife maker. But, lets say a Hardware Store wanted a "store brand" knife, which would have the store name acid etched on the blade, well, I am certain that any knife maker would accommodate. Money talks.

Your knives look very much like common pen knives from prior to WW2, perhaps even around WW1. Lots of knives came in from Germany and then there were a number of American makers.

Go to SMKW and look at the huge collection of German pocket knives on the walls. You might find yours there, but in like new condition.