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Ricky Ray left a comment for Mark Zalesky
"Thanks Mark, I was guessing 1900-1930s or so. Thanks for getting me taken care of on the Goin's book too! Ricky"
May 24, 2011
Mark Zalesky left a comment for Ricky Ray
"Hi Ricky, Well, excluding the Remscheid stamp labeled G1 on the chart, this is a pretty old knife. Hard to really say when this was made as there's not much to go on. It does appear to be imitation ivory celluloid so that likely puts it before…"
May 24, 2011
Ricky Ray left a comment for Mark Zalesky
"Hi Mark, Have you ever seen a Remscheid Boker this old? Not my knife, but I'm trying to buy it. Interesting to see one this old. Looks like the same cel material Boker used on the old corn knives and office knives. Thought you might enjoy…"
May 23, 2011
Mark Zalesky left a comment for Jeffrey P Dinkins
"Let's continue this conversation via email -- easier for me. Send a note to knifepub at knifeworld.com."
Mar 21, 2011
Jeffrey P Dinkins left a comment for Mark Zalesky
"That was me!  My wife hated that knife She made me get rid of it .   I cant wait to tell her you asked about it Always looking for Missouri made knives Love Barnsley . What was it ? Missouris Cutlery Co.  Kansas City /…"
Mar 21, 2011
Mark Zalesky left a comment for Jeffrey P Dinkins
"The knife I'm thinking of had steel handles etched with a guy racing along in an early motorcar, and the devil standing there shaking his fist at him on one side. Had a broken blade. I can't remember for sure who I sold it to, but I was…"
Mar 21, 2011
Jeffrey P Dinkins left a comment for Mark Zalesky
"If it is an all  Silver ( maybe nickel ) 3" - 3 1/4"  I think I do,  I will unload the safe and look.     What can you tell me  about Missouris Cutlery Company ?  I hear someone is looking for…"
Mar 18, 2011
stephen tungate left a comment for Mark Zalesky
"glad to have you around mark."
Mar 17, 2011
Mark Zalesky commented on Michael D Sabol's group Boker Fans
"Thanks, Ricky! I'm glad that the article was so well received, it was a lot of work and simply could not have been done without the assistance of several Boker collectors (including Roger) as well as the folks at Boker. If you liked the…"
Mar 17, 2011
Mark Zalesky left a comment for Jeffrey P Dinkins
"I have a good memory for some things, but a very poor memory for others (just ask my wife!) For some reason my memory seems to work best on good old rusty knives. I don't remember the knife roll incident but am glad that it worked out for…"
Mar 17, 2011
Jeffrey P Dinkins left a comment for Mark Zalesky
"You have a very good memory.  I do still collect Witte Hdw.  I think what stands out in my mind is  forgetting a small roll of inexpensive  knives on  your table at the Springfield, MO. show. You held on to them  for a…"
Mar 16, 2011
Mark Zalesky joined Michael D Sabol's group
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Boker Fans

A group for all Boker fans and collectors where you can talk about, show off, and ask about your boker knives
Mar 16, 2011
Mark Zalesky left a comment for Ricky Ray
"Hi Ricky, Thanks for your note and the suggestion on the Boker group. I'll have a look. I don't visit here very often as running KNIFE WORLD and traveling to the shows takes a ton of time, but I try to keep up with what's happening as…"
Mar 16, 2011
Mark Zalesky left a comment for Jeffrey P Dinkins
"Hi Jeffrey! GAKC, that was a long time ago. Still have a lot of friends up in that part of the world, and a lot of fond memories from that time. Your name is familiar, but putting a face to it... not sure. You wouldn't be the guy who collected…"
Mar 16, 2011
Mark Zalesky and Jeffrey P Dinkins are now friends
Mar 16, 2011
Mark Zalesky joined Scott King's group
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National Knife Collector Association- Local Chapter

The local chapter of the National Knife Collectors Association. Our little place to discuss the needs of knife collectors and for feedback and ideas for this important knife organization.
Mar 14, 2011

Profile Information

Profile
“The unexamined life is not worth living.” -- Socrates
Are you a member of any knife club now?
Yes
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
Yes
How long have you collected knives?
31 to 35 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
Antique American and English cutlery, especially pre-Civil War American made bowie knives.
Website
http://www.knifeworld.com
About Me
Editor of Knife World magazine, and all around "knife guy"
(Profile Photo shows myself attempting a hostile takeover of Knife World, with an original W.J. McElroy bowie knife...)
Interests
My main collecting focus is pre-Civil War American made bowie & dirk knives.

I also collect knives, silver, and other objects relating to Samuel Bell, J.G. & D. Bell, Bell Bros., and the Bell Jewelry Co. of Knoxville, TN and San Antonio, TX.

Knife brands I collect or have collected include: McClung Hardware and S.B. Luttrell Hardware of Knoxville TN, Iowa Novelty Co. of Keota and Cedar Rapids IA, W.R. Barr of Camas Valley OR, Humason & Beckley (H&B), Marble's / M.S.A. Co., and brands relating to Samuel Mason. Maybe a couple of others I'm forgetting (I'm starting to sound like Art Green here).

Some other items I collect or have collected over the years: pre-1880 American made lockbacks, American-made exotic pearl handled knives (e.g. abalone shell), wharncliffe pattern knives, straight razors with patriotic or political motifs, any items made by pre-Civil War American bowie knife makers, bowie knife related ephemera, and books on knives, razors, surgical instruments, swords, and related subjects.
Other Hobbies
Collecting vintage record albums, especially "quadraphonic" LPs from the 1970s; and other surround-sound music formats like DVD-A, SACD, and DTS-CD.

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At 19:04 on May 24, 2011, Ricky Ray said…

Thanks Mark,

I was guessing 1900-1930s or so.

Thanks for getting me taken care of on the Goin's book too!

Ricky

At 21:37 on May 23, 2011, Ricky Ray said…

Hi Mark,

Have you ever seen a Remscheid Boker this old? Not my knife, but I'm trying to buy it. Interesting to see one this old. Looks like the same cel material Boker used on the old corn knives and office knives. Thought you might enjoy this.

Ricky

At 17:36 on March 21, 2011, Jeffrey P Dinkins said…

That was me!  My wife hated that knife She made me get rid of it .   I cant wait to tell her you asked about it

Always looking for Missouri made knives Love Barnsley . What was it ?

Missouris Cutlery Co.  Kansas City / Germany

Barnsley    Monet, Mo

Cutino  -    Stainless supreme    Kansas city

Enders    St Louis

Witte Hdw.

Oak leaf,  Laclede, Enterprise, Quick Point,   Any rare St. Louis stamp  

Keep me in mind.

 

 

At 14:30 on March 18, 2011, Jeffrey P Dinkins said…
If it is an all  Silver ( maybe nickel ) 3" - 3 1/4"  I think I do,  I will unload the safe and look.     What can you tell me  about Missouris Cutlery Company ?  I hear someone is looking for pictures of MCCo. knives for a book . I have a few and would love to help with photos but don't know who to contact .
At 20:04 on March 17, 2011, stephen tungate said…
glad to have you around mark.
At 20:42 on March 16, 2011, Roger Russell said…

Hi Mark,

  Glad to have you and all your knife knowledge aboard.  I didn't realize you were a member of IKC until you joined the Boker group.  

At 19:05 on March 16, 2011, Jeffrey P Dinkins said…
You have a very good memory.  I do still collect Witte Hdw.  I think what stands out in my mind is  forgetting a small roll of inexpensive  knives on  your table at the Springfield, MO. show. You held on to them  for a long time and carried them around for a year or two and returned them @ Bunker Hill .     That is  a testament to your honesty  and integrity
At 22:13 on May 20, 2009, Scott King said…
Hey Mark
Thanks for the plug for iKC in your current edition of Knife World. I love Irons in the Fire section even more now! :)
At 15:26 on April 29, 2009, Mark Zalesky said…
Thanks Scott! I thought that Uncle Ron did a really fine job with that piece. Has anyone tried to drag him over here?

Mark Z
At 15:02 on April 29, 2009, Scott King said…
Got the current edition of KW. Good stuff! Esp. the Pin-backs to Pen Knives article. Keep up the good work!
 
 
 

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