Marbles knives - let’s see em!

[KalamazooKid]

I absolutely love the “vintage Gladstone” (pre China) hunting knives and have a lot more than I can even tell my wife about! These are just a sampling of my favorites and all have original sheaths and boxes (no box for the very early “Outers” model on the right).

Let’s see yours!

 

[dwh]

I passed on a sport 99 when they were new. It took me 20 years but I finally found one.

 

[Eric300]

Beautiful display of Marble knives you have there, KK!

This is the only Marbles knife that I own. I just keep it in my display cabinet. I got it some years ago at a garage sale for something like $5.00. It was in pretty rough shape, so I sent it to Marbles along with $10.00 and they cleaned it up the best that they could. They also provided a letter when they sent it back stating that the knife was produced sometime between 1916-1919 and valued it at $125.00.

 

[sceva]

I have one, Circa 2000 from the Mike Stewart era.

It is a Campcraft, Special Factory Order for the Ohio Gun Collector's Association.

I notice in the Flyer (and in the 2000 catalog) they show the Campcraft ( and many other Stag handles) with one piece stag yet most I see are the two piece pinned stag. I prefer the two piece pinned myself; a better profile and feel in the hand.

 

[zwartepiet]

Nice group of sharp looking UPer Knives!

Here is a scratched up bowie I just got.

 

[s&wchad]

I still have a few that were made in the late 1990’s, when Mike Stewart was running the show. I had quite a few others, but sold or gave a lot of them away. I though enough of these Marble’s knives to give one to my bothers, my BIL’s and a nephew who all hunt.

They were beautifully made and razor sharp. They do need to be cleaned and oiled promptly after use, since the blades are high carbon steel (52-100) and will corrode very quickly.

Great stuff that was made in Michigan!

This is one of their #9 belt axe from the same period.

I included a photo of a couple of earlier safety axes. I didn’t want them to feel left out!

 

[KalamazooKid]

That’s what I’m talkin about, thanks for sharing!! [emoji41]

 

[ordnanceguy]

I had this old image handy so here goes.

The bottom blade is a 5 inch Marbles Ideal pattern with black Bakelite pommel. These were made in WW2 and perhaps for a short time thereafter in parts cleanup.

The top blade is a dummy/trainer rubber ducky version of the Marbles Ideal.

 

[Bald1]

Had no idea u could “letter” a knife. But that’s pretty cool. I bought my son and I a matching set of #9 belt axes (actually hatchets). I don’t remember where I bought them but they get regular use. Carbon sharpens up nicely.
Admittedly I don’t know much about Marbles. Are they now made in China? I see a lot of their products in Smokey Mt Knife Works catalog

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Beautiful display of Marble knives you have there, KK!

This is the only Marbles knife that I own. I just keep it in my display cabinet. I got it some years ago at a garage sale for something like $5.00. It was in pretty rough shape, so I sent it to Marbles along with $10.00 and they cleaned it up the best that they could. They also provided a letter when they sent it back stating that the knife was produced sometime between 1916-1919 and valued it at $125.00.

I have one like yours with a lot more mileage on it. I like the way the retaining strap comes down from the top and curls around the knife and snaps.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Had no idea u could “letter” a knife. But that’s pretty cool. I bought my son and I a matching set of #9 belt axes (actually hatchets). I don’t remember where I bought them but they get regular use. Carbon sharpens up nicely.
Admittedly I don’t know much about Marbles. Are they now made in China? I see a lot of their products in Smokey Mt Knife Works catalog

All Marbles brand knives are now made in China. Most use a relatively soft 440A stainless for the blades.

 

[Eric300]

All Marbles brand knives are now made in China. Most use a relatively soft 440A stainless for the blades.

That's a damn shame.

 

[Bald1]

Just did a little googling and looks like their axes are made in El Salvador now. They have quite the following

 

[crazyphil]

My only Marbles is shown 3rd from left on the list. It has the Damascus steel blade.

 

[KalamazooKid]

And yes, Marble axes are super cool too!

 

[dhusman]

This is about all I can contribute to the thread

 

[bdGreen]

My one and only.

Happy to have it.

enjoy,

bdGreen

Tap on image to enlarge.

 

[turnerriver]

I found this Heiser sheath at the Tulsa show some years ago. My old friend ordnanceguy thought it should have a knife and gave me this Marble’s to put in it. I didn’t argue with him.

Regards,

 

[bummer]

My Marbles knife is similar to post #8 and #17 but it has an aluminum cap and has a blade length of about 7.5 inches. My dad said he carried it in Europe during WW2

 

[Bald1]

I got to searching around online because of this thread. I just purchased a 20” “Outdoor” model Marbles axe and leather sheath. I literally have no use for it as I already own a couple axes and mauls. But it was just cool .