Favorite characters from cutlery history

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Permalink Reply by David L. Anthony on May 11, 2009 at 10:20

Although it would be tough to debate that the Platt's wasn't indeed one of, if not the most influential cutlery icons of early American cutlery history, one does need to realize that others played significant roles as well. Looking at Mason's background (he worked at Northfield as well) you quickly understand that it was a large effort to "Americanise" the industry using a combination of English and German skills handed down many generations. Truly that is what happened. The Tariff's in the late 1800's just forced it upon us quicker I think. Thumbs up for both of these forefathers and many many more that gave us the simple but elegant tools we cherish today.

Remember Champlin bought his equipment from Beaver Falls, who got it from (WHO ELSE?) Samuel Mason. I used the google patent search for Mason and many he brought forth, Most for table ware though. Platt's truly did more for pocket cutlery I think.

Just a knife nerd spouting off to impress somebody, just not sure who LOL!!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Scott King on May 15, 2009 at 15:47

Heck, I'm impressed!

I was really just jabbing Mark :)

Good stuff here!

Permalink Reply by Fred Feightner on June 9, 2009 at 10:56

Charles Platts is definitely at the top of my list, too, along with the Case Brothers. Their father, Job Case, is incredibly interesting to me. He was a land 'developer' who cleared huge tracts of lumber by himself - he must've been as tough as they come! He also held views on many topics that seemed to be quite ahead of his time. We have Job's original journal in our Zippo/Case Museum. Job's views were no doubt VERY different from those of his sons. Just for what it's worth...:)

Permalink Reply by Scott King on June 9, 2009 at 21:40

I want the first right of refusal on job's journal.....please :)

Permalink Reply by Larry Vickery on January 23, 2011 at 20:10

Im all about the Baer brothers. 

Leaving Camillus and purchasing Ulster and then Schrade, merging with Imperial and finally owning it all outright as well as also owning Camillus, There are many an untold story here. Albert and Henry were originals in the manufacturing and marketing field of cutlery. 

 

 

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 12, 2012 at 17:30

This is one of my favorite places to visit in iKC.  I read it often but always learn or at least retain something new everytime

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