siclfde Posted March 23, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 23, 2016 Thought I'd throw this out for perusal. The top one is the one shown on page 79 of Cole I. Ostensibly this is the knife that Howard Cole saw that inspired him to make his own knuckle knives. Made by a GF Johnson in Birmingham. I think the sheath is either a Blackhorse or a Cole made. The bottom knife is another made by Johnson. Same handle. It has "H ? Riddle" scratched into the handle. The pommel is a golf ball size hung of iron and the sheath is made with a slit n the leather so it fits over the ball. Only two I have ever seen. Anyone else have one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted March 23, 2016 Share #2 Posted March 23, 2016 Great Knucs...Scarce is a understand statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SG_1st_Cav Posted March 23, 2016 Share #3 Posted March 23, 2016 IMHO UGLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siclfde Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted March 23, 2016 IMHO UGLY! I agree - ugly as sin. I think that is why Cole thought he could make a better one. The sheaths, however, are top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdonzi Posted March 23, 2016 Share #5 Posted March 23, 2016 sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted March 23, 2016 Share #6 Posted March 23, 2016 Ha ha. As I was reading down the thread I was thinking not the nicest looking knucks but the scabbards are top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted March 23, 2016 Share #7 Posted March 23, 2016 I think they are beautiful. If I saw one sitting alone I would propose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity Posted March 24, 2016 Share #8 Posted March 24, 2016 I may have one made by the same person. The way the brass is "melted" across the knucks is very similar, especially on your second example. The one I have is unmarked as far as I can see. The blade is 10 3/4" and made from either a bayonet or sword blade. Overall length is 15 1/2". I didn't include a picture of it, but it has a well made leather scabbard, which was specifically made for this knife. I'm sure this style of construction was probably done by numerous knife makers, but you have to admit, the handle style of your second knife and the one I have look very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw517 Posted March 24, 2016 Share #9 Posted March 24, 2016 The knife only a mother could love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Trzaska Posted March 24, 2016 Share #10 Posted March 24, 2016 Having held both at the show this past weekend they are really amazing works that the maker had an idea in his head and worked it out in metal. He really needs more practice! The sheaths on the other hand were well made and utilitarian in design. Very cool pieces to see and play with, thanks for bringing them. All the best Frank Trzaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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