"Hi David, I noticed that you are a collector of C. Platts and Sons, I thought you might be able to help me ID what I just bought, its a C Platts and sons, Gowanda N.Y. sunfish, newish looking in the 1970"s Case style, greenbone scales, 2…"
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C. David Pierce CRL replied to Scott King's discussion If you could get any knife for Christmas..."A Platts Brothers Andover, NY Rope Knife.
Dave"
C. David Pierce CRL left a comment for David L. Anthony"Dave,
I'm honored by your request. In case nobody ever told you; you ain't too shabby on the old cutlery companies yerself! Looking forward to your upcoming article.
As a mater of fact I do have some unpublished family photos of the Platts…"
C. David Pierce CRL left a comment for Scott King"Thanks Scott,
It's good to be on board. Last night I was experimenting with my digital camera(which I have rarely used) so that I can take some decent photos for the Favorite Piece of Knife History discussion. Hope to have that up soon.
Dave"
Scott King left a comment for C. David Pierce CRL"It's great to "see" you now David. Can't wait to read your post. I'm behind here but will be catching up. Thanks and look forward to your participation. Plus, we have a great chance now to bring some of these newer…"
C. David Pierce CRL replied to Scott King's discussion Favorite characters from cutlery history in the group Early American Cutlery History"No doubt about it, Charles H. Platts was the most highly skilled and influential Sheffield cutler ever to grace America's shores. He got his training at Joseph Rodgers and Sons and it showed! For 20 years he supervised the production of award…"
C. David Pierce CRL replied to Scott King's discussion If you could travel back in time..... in the group Early American Cutlery History"I've mused on this many a time and know that it would definitely have to be Andover, New York in the spring of 1907. There I would become aquainted with Charlie, Joe and Frank Platts and share first hand the birth pangs of their new enterprise,…"
C. David Pierce CRL commented on Scott King's group Early American Cutlery History"Greetings fellow cutlery history enthusiasts. As you can probably tell by my profile, information about the Platts family knife makers and the cutleries of Andover,NY have been my passion for over 20 years. Acquiring knives related to my research…"
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Early American Cutlery History
Early American cutlery history fanatic? Here's the gateway to the past and we're waiting on the other side. But be warned, there are nerds in here.
Scott King left a comment for C. David Pierce CRL"Hey David,
Glad you joined us here. Thanks.
It should be fun. Love to have you start a Group on Platts or Antique Knife Lovers, or whatever.
Congrats on becoming a Charter Member.
Scott"
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- For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation... Romans 1:16
"I have written your story and made it sound easy,but you and I know that it wasn't." - Harvey Platts
"A man ain't whipped until he quits and I'll never give you that pleasure." - Burt Lancaster as Robert Stroud in The Bird Man of Alcatraz
- Are you a member of any knife club now?
- No
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- Yes
- How long have you collected knives?
- 21- 25 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- C. Platts & Sons Gowanda, N.Y. , C. Platts & Sons Eldred, PA.
C. Platts' Sons Eldred, PA. , Platts Bros. Eldred, PA.
Eldred Cutlery Co. Eldred, PA. Platts Bros. Andover, N.Y.
Platts Bros. N.Y. New York , Platts Bros. Union, N.Y.
Platts Northfield CT, Clay Cutlery Co. Andover, N.Y. , Clay Andover, N.Y. USA
- About Me
- I was born and raised in the Southern Tier of New York State, Alfred,NY. There, in Alfred, I was the pastor of Word of Faith Fellowship Church for five years. I have a wife,four daughters and three(soon to be four) grandchildren. We moved to Mt. Vernon,OH in 1989 where I am the physical security professional at a nearby liberal arts college.
- Interests
- For over 20 years I have conducted research on the Platts family knife makers, the A.J. Jordan Cutlery Co. and the Clay Cutlery Co. I'm pleased to have written three articles for Knife World.
Additionally, I've conducted the most extensive research ever done on Glidden Pottery of Alfred,NY.
I am a martial artist holding the rank of Shodan in Okinawa Goju Ryu and the rank of San Kyu in Okinawa Matsubayashi Ryu. I also practice Matayoshi Ryu Kobudo.
Since childhood I've been a magician and escape artist and performed professionally in the 70's. I'm currently vice prsident of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Ring 7 Columbus, OH.
Longtime member of the Board of Advisers for Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide.
- Other Hobbies
- Watchmaker - taught by Claire Graham Certified Master Watchmaker and 1949 graduate of Bowman Technical School.
Enjoy collecting vintage magic apparatus, old padlocks and restraints.
Recently began collecting stamp engraved and jeweled vintage bait casting reels.
Playing my Mussehl and Westphal Musical Saw.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 16:05 on May 9, 2011,
Carl Newton said… - Hi David, I noticed that you are a collector of C. Platts and Sons, I thought you might be able to help me ID what I just bought, its a C Platts and sons, Gowanda N.Y. sunfish, newish looking in the 1970"s Case style, greenbone scales, 2 blades with a long narrow oval shield no name on shield,no other marks or printing. Sure would appreciate any help in ID'ing this Contact me at Iknife, Carl Newton. PS Have severalShakespeare, Flueger & others jeweled and stamp engraved.
- At 11:35 on December 25, 2010,
Joel Frampton Gilfert said… Hello David,
Merry Christmas from Eldred, PA. The old Platts building is just a paved parking lot now since the fire of 1995. I was there that night video taping the fire. I would have been much worse of a fire if the second story of the building hadn't been removed and made into a one story building. I have a copy of your story about the forgotten cutleries of Eldred. I am currently researching for a book about the history of Eldred. I have two Eldred Cutlery jack knives in my collection, as well as Platts of Eldred too. My photo of the Eldred Cutlery shows the two different types stamped on the blades. Do you know which one is older than the other?
Regards,
Joel
- At 22:00 on May 7, 2009, Scott King said…
- It's great to "see" you now David. Can't wait to read your post. I'm behind here but will be catching up. Thanks and look forward to your participation. Plus, we have a great chance now to bring some of these newer collectors along to appreciate the history a little bit. :)
- At 13:52 on April 17, 2009, Scott King said…
- Hey David,
Glad you joined us here. Thanks.
It should be fun. Love to have you start a Group on Platts or Antique Knife Lovers, or whatever.
Congrats on becoming a Charter Member.
Scott
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