Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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I got this "CCC" because it is harder to find. There are many possibilities of importers for this tang stamp. This knife shows more age and wear than my other ones.
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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Even with more wear, that’s a nice one.
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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Another sweet knife and tang stamp, keep em coming.
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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Thanks for the replies, everyone. It could be this. Established in 1903. They are still in business.
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It's like deja vu all over again!
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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I know what you mean and I will not go there! We do not need to discuss that again. Check out my post in blade pictures.
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It may not be mint, but it sure is very good condition for its age.
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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I've been educated. I always thought it was Columbus Cutlery Company.
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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It may have been CLEVELAND CUTLERY COMPANY.
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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Jackalope wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:56 am It may have been CLEVELAND CUTLERY COMPANY.
Yeah. I think that's what I meant...and Columbian threw me off.
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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Thanks for the replies and thoughts. We will probably never know the true maker. The book, "Switchblades of Italy", states there are many possibilities for "CCC". The diameter of the handle is small and it is much slimmer than any other picklock I own.
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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Notice how small the handle is on the "CCC" on the right.
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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Very cool knife
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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I love that horn. Color and striping. Thanks for posting. Great knife
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Re: Vintage "CCC" 13 inch picklock

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Thanks. It is definitely unique.
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