Ole Stanley #5

[Ken Massingale]

Nice Type 16 (1933-1941) No.5. The jappaning is around 98%. One side has a little bit of spotting but it isnt real noticeable and definately won't affect use. The blade is full length and I dont believe it has ever been honed or sharpened because the original bevel is still there.

It sure slices nicely, I had to test it before honing the blade, lots of pretty full length curlies.




The #78 in the background I picked up on EBay. the seller said it was his Grandfathers.

[Knottscott]

Really nice Ken! The whole scene looks like a pic out of a woodworking mag!

[Uncle Cracker]

The #5 is a timeless workhorse. Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'... There is art and craftsmanship in that old girl, waiting to get out...

[drumpriest]

Beaut Ken, I'm keeping an eye out for a #5 myself at the moment. Good snag.

[eddy merckx]

Ken,
If you slip down that slope any faster, you'll need skis.

Eddy

[kirkroy]

Buy some more:
http://oldtoolsforsale.com/

[Ken Massingale]

Buy some more:
http://oldtoolsforsale.com/

I didn't really need to find that site!. Thanks, I guess, LOML is gonna be mad.

[Ken Massingale]

Beaut Ken, I'm keeping an eye out for a #5 myself at the moment. Good snag.

Hey Keith, http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=65114

[cabinetman]

I've got two #5's which were a garage sale find for $10.00 each. They are different years, and need some work to refurbish them. Not as nice as yours.
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