Found together, I bought these from the 85 year old son of the butcher who bought them new. From what I understood this was in the 1930s or 40s but clearly he barely used 3 of them. In superb little used condition with fine original labels and small added leather guards (easily removed). Absolutely no damage or pitting with just some slight discoloration in spots.
""A Green River doesn’t appear impressive. In fact, the knives look like they’d be more at home in the discount section of WalMart than in the Rockies. The high carbon steel blades have wooden handles and a remarkable ability to hold an edge."" Quote from https://survivalcommonsense.com/historic-mountain-man-knives/
Includes the following:
- Russell No. 012B Butcher Knife 8"
- With original label on handle
- "MADE IN USA" also on tang
- Russell No. 012B Butcher Knife 10"
- Russell No. 012 Skinning Knife 6"
- Etched "J. RUSSEL & CO GREEN RIVER WORKS"
- With original label on handle
- "PATTON PRODUCTS TORONTO" on back of handle
- Russell No. 1012 Boning Knife, 6"
- With original label on handle
- "PATTON PRODUCTS TORONTO" on back of handle
Labels on 3 of the 4 knives (and very likely intact under the leather 'cover' of the fourth one) reads as follows:
"A SPECIAL STEEL, made for us only, and our best skill employed in forging & tempering make this knife. — UNEQUALED —
We WARRANT every blade
John Russel Cutlery Co
Green River Works"
**All edge tools may need to be sharpened/honed before use**
