How old is my F. Dick Carbon?

[David Militello]

Hello,
I am chef/restaurant owner and knife enthusiast!
Does anyone what era this piece would be from?
Arrow points toward the handle, followed by a colon mark. --> F.Dick :

 

[daveb]

Welcome

 

[McMan]

Looks like the US requirements to mark country of origin began in 1890-1 (then, the "Made in [country of origin]" began in 1914). Apparently, this was the retailers responsibility, so the requirement sometimes went unmet, until 1930 when a new tariff act led to increased enforcement.

The nicely thin bolster indicates an early version. To me, the handle looks a little blocky to be pre-1890 though. I'd guesstimate WWI--and base this off the knife showing a blade with the early thin bolster (these became thicker starting around the 40s) but a handle a bit blockier than the norm at the turn of the century. Just spitballing though. There is some info floating around on the web about F Dick hallmark dates (couldn't find it, but I remember seeing it).

The knife appears to be in very nice shape, and I think with minimal repair (heel is a tad low from steeling) could be an excellent user.

 

[Heckel7302]

Nice one! F.Dick with a nogent handle is a pretty rare bird. I agree with @McMan, my guess would be WWI era, certainly pre WWII.

Looks near original profile with almost no wear at the heel. Excellent condition. You could fill the crack in the handle with some bees wax to keep water out.

 

[Ericfg]

Beautiful knife. I can't disagree with the two posters above me regarding dating. I do think there is discussion somewhere about dating F.Dick's by their logo. Please post this, with more glamour shots if possible, in our 'Historical Finds' section. That should generate some interesting discussion.

 

[David Militello]

Looks like the US requirements to mark country of origin began in 1890-1 (then, the "Made in [country of origin]" began in 1914). Apparently, this was the retailers responsibility, so the requirement sometimes went unmet, until 1930 when a new tariff act led to increased enforcement.

The nicely thin bolster indicates an early version. To me, the handle looks a little blocky to be pre-1890 though. I'd guesstimate WWI--and base this off the knife showing a blade with the early thin bolster (these became thicker starting around the 40s) but a handle a bit blockier than the norm at the turn of the century. Just spitballing though. There is some info floating around on the web about F Dick hallmark dates (couldn't find it, but I remember seeing it).

The knife appears to be in very nice shape, and I think with minimal repair (heel is a tad low from steeling) could be an excellent user.

Thank you for all of the info. This knife is very special and changed the way i looked at my other knives. It is perfectly balanced and razor sharp. I bought it untouched and never sharpened condition.

 

[David Militello]

Nice one! F.Dick with a nogent handle is a pretty rare bird. I agree with @McMan, my guess would be WWI era, certainly pre WWII.

Looks near original profile with almost no wear at the heel. Excellent condition. You could fill the crack in the handle with some bees wax to keep water out.

Thanks for the bees wax tip!

 

[David Militello]

Beautiful knife. I can't disagree with the two posters above me regarding dating. I do think there is discussion somewhere about dating F.Dick's by their logo. Please post this, with more glamour shots if possible, in our 'Historical Finds' section. That should generate some interesting discussion.

Will do. Thanks