Tool Type: hacksaw
Brand: unknown (possibly B. Banton)
Materials: Steel, rosewood, copper Marks: B. BANTON.
Condition: Patina, dings, handle has a crack but is still attached firmly, fuller iis loose
Measurements: 20 1/4" long, 10 1/4" between pins through blade
Antique no. 2 Miller's Falls Star Design Twist Handle Hacksaw
Tool Type: hack saw
Brand: Miller's Falls
Materials: Steel, rosewood
Marks: Star mark, MFD BY MILLERS FALLS CO MILLERS FALLS, MASS; No 2
Condition: Old dark patina, locking mechanism still works. I took the blade off shown in the photos below--accepts 8" blades.
Measurements: 15 5/8" long, pegs for blade are 8" apart
Tool Type: Wallpaper trimmer or base knife
Brand: I.P. Hyde
Materials: wood, steel, nickel plated finish
Marks: I.P HYDE SOUTHBRIDGE MASS. MADE IN U.S.A.
Condition: nickel finish is pretty worn, some smudges and smears on the handle but no cracks
Measurements: wheel is about 2" diameter, tool is 6 1/2" long overall
Antique Primitive Hand Forged American Crook Hoof Knife
Tool Type: Hook ended crook knife -- Typical of those used by Northeastern native Americans for canoe making, basket weaving, and leather work
Brand: Hand Forged Antique Materials: Wood, Copper, Iron (may be a reforged file or similar tool) Marks: none Condition: Good, nice old patina, can see the evidence of hand forging and carving. An unusual straight handle--most were L-shaped. Measurements: 6" long
Tool Type: 3 blade pocket folding knife
Brand: Ulster
Materials: Steel, delrin
Marks: ULSTER USA
Condition: signs of sharpening, age tarnish, blades still have some snap
Measurements: 3 1/4" long closed, main blade is 2 1/4" long
Tool Type: 3 blade pocket folding knife
Brand: Ulster
Materials: Steel, delrin
Marks: ULSTER USA
Condition: signs of sharpening, age tarnish, blades still have some snap
Measurements: 3 1/4" long closed, main blade is 2 1/4" long
Tool Type: Clam Digging prying knife
Brand: R. Murphy
Materials: Steel, wood
Marks: R. MURPHY AYER, MASS.
Condition: blade has some tarnish spots but is still very shiny, patina and dings on handle.
Measurements: 2 3/4" blade, 6 1/2" long overall
Antique R. Murphy Upholsterer's Trimmer Point Knife
Tool Type: Hawk-bill Upholsterer or Leatherworker's Trimmer Point Knife
Brand: Robert Murphy of Massachusetts
Materials: Steel, hardwood
Marks: R. MURPHY AYER MASS.
Condition: Good, significant pitting and tarnish from age on one side (though the maker's mark is still legible).
This knife's unusual design has a built in fish scaler sawback and a can or bottle opener. Crossguard and the lead metal fitting are a bit loose. Compressed leather disc handle. blade has some wear on the tip, fairly uniform age tarnish, signs of sharpening.
5" long blade, 9 1/2" long overall.
18th-19th Century Folding Brass Timber Scribing Knife
This antique timber scribing knife still folds (wobbles slightly when opened, closes a little tight), is constructed of brass with a steel blade, and appears to be circa 18th - 19th century make. 6" long overall, 2 1/2" long blade.
This vintage tomahawk style throwing axe is stamped "Italy" lightly on one side. Nicely weighted, metal at base of blade is around 3/8" thick. Exactly 14 ounces. Head is 7" long from edge to tip of spike, entire hatchet is 12 1/2" long overall.
This vintage hunting and skinning knife is marked "457" on one side, "EDGE BRAND SOLINGEN GERMANY" on the other. Blade is tarnished, has a very slight wobble. Signs of sharpening. 5 1/8" blade, 9 1/4" long overall.
