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Title: Small fixed-blade knife with screwdriver point?
Post by: TheOtherLeft on June 19, 2013, 09:59:56 PM

Hi guys,

Does anyone where I can find a cheapish, period correct small fixed-blade knife with a flat-blade screwdriver point/tip with sheath?

Instead of carrying a small flat blade screwdriver for tightening screws or removing brass I would like something more period correct. I've seen some really nice custom knifes but don't want to spend big $$$ on something that will get used very infrequently and is more for show then anything else.

Is there a special name for a knife with a screwdriver point?

Thanks

Title: Re: Small fixed-blade knife with screwdriver point?
Post by: Camano Ridge on June 19, 2013, 11:03:45 PM

They are commonly called Screw Knife or screwdriver knife. Most run around $100.00 and up. I make a basic one out of 5160 high carbon steel with sheath for around $60.00. If you want cheap i also make screwdriver tips epoxied in a cartridge or in the tip of a bullet in a cartidge. for $8.50 plus shipping. If interested PM me with your email and I can send pictures.

Title: Re: Small fixed-blade knife with screwdriver point?
Post by: Sacramento Johnson on June 21, 2013, 07:04:50 PM

Howdy!
 I don't believe those small blades with a flat tip screwdriver tip are period correct, unless the period is 1990s and later...

Title: Re: Small fixed-blade knife with screwdriver point?
Post by: Fingers McGee on June 21, 2013, 10:58:42 PM

The original screwknife is available from Redwing Trading Company. 

http://www.redwingtradingcompany.com/#

You can't do any better than Tom's screwknife.

Title: Re: Small fixed-blade knife with screwdriver point?
Post by: TheOtherLeft on June 22, 2013, 03:32:55 AM

Thanks for the tips guys. I realise the screw knife isn't period correct but I don't see the need for a regular fix blade knife but do need something with a screwdriver tip for clearing jams.

Title: Re: Small fixed-blade knife with screwdriver point?
Post by: Major 2 on June 22, 2013, 06:19:55 AM

How about a Horsemans Knife ...

I have Collins made I carry .... 

Title: Re: Small fixed-blade knife with screwdriver point?
Post by: 1961MJS on December 04, 2013, 01:51:54 PM

Hi

I'm not a tool  historian, but wouldn't a Grace hollow ground screwdriver be a reasonably period correct screwdriver?  Wood handles, not much writing on the handle, no plastic.

Just my $0.02 and worth every penny.   ;)

Title: Re: Small fixed-blade knife with screwdriver point?
Post by: St. George on December 04, 2013, 02:07:11 PM

A 'Horseman's Knife' would be correct - but not the currently available one made from stainless, with the plastic handles.

It was the 'Multiplier' of its day - though not that many carried them, as they're too large for a pocket.

They're more of a saddlebag item, and always have been.

For the loose screw problem - clean the surfaces and apply Blue Loc-Tite or even Clear Nail Polish.

For jams - if you're bound and determined to use a screwdriver, then find a cheap pocket knife with a long-enough blade, snap off the tip, and flatten the edge.

Scouts Out!

Title: Re: Small fixed-blade knife with screwdriver point?
Post by: Professor Marvel on December 05, 2013, 12:21:45 AM

why not get a 3 pice set of turnscrews for your saddlebag or possibles kit?

here is a beautiful set of turn-screws with rosewood handles:
(http://www.trackofthewolf.com/imgPart/turn-screw-a_0.jpg)
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/120/1

or a cheaper set that is even more compact and old-timey (which I carry in my satchel, btw )
(http://www.dixiegunworks.com/images/ST0605.jpg)
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=7641

yhs
prof marvel

Title: Re: Small fixed-blade knife with screwdriver point?
Post by: Mogorilla on December 05, 2013, 12:34:39 PM

I have the cheaper set from Dixie that the Prof showed.  I like them, but my advice is to harden the tips.   When I got them, twisted the screw.  Screw stayed, tip twisted.   Flatened and ground it back into shape, heated all with a torch and quenched them.   Work great now.