Vintage Find

[Phil C]

Not parker related but I think that many of you will enjoy. I went down to the local saddle shop R Lloyd Davis and sons here in Tucson ( a step back in time) to have another project made. While looking around today I found this sitting in a display case. Long story short it belonged to R Lloyd Davis, whom worked for H H Heiser around 1940's. I was fortunate enough to buy it from his sons whom still operate the saddle shop.Pictures from my cell phone do not do it justice. Since most of us like this old vintage stuff I thought I would share.

[Robert Delk]

One super fine outfit.

[Phil C]

I have done a little searching on the web tonight without any luck finding anything about Case knifes with HH Heiser sheaths. If anyone has information they can share I would be greatful. I have found a number of articles on Randall kifes and Heiser sheaths. R Lloyd Davis a highly respected Saddle maker whom worked for most of the Greats, before opening his own shop. Intreasting MR Davis was not the actual 1st owner of this knife. His sons told me that a retired doctor came into thier shop many years ago, and knew that MR Davis had worked for Heiser. One day he brought the knife in and asked him if he recognized the work. Mr Davis of course did and told the Dr that yes they had made a number of them at Heiser around 1940 or so. The Doctor then turned it over and showed him the Heiser trademark. He then gave Mr Davis the knife and sheath telling him he wanted him to have it. I know that the Case knife and hachet are not real rare, but the combination of the real Stag handle and nickle, in the Heiser sheath is a real piece of fine workmanship. I will post a better picture tomorrow as the leather is in better then 90% condition.
On an interesting side note. R Lloyd Davis made wonderfully carved shotgun shell cases that were manufactured for Abercrombie and Fitch. They still have the original patterns and I had one made with nice tooled leather engraving of a duck for my hunting partner.
One of these days I am going to break down an have them build me a case using a pattern of a Bluerock Pigeon they designed for A&F but was never used. The Davis brothers are true craftsman that I am guessing are approaching 70. Yet they still open their shop 6 days a week.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Phillip Carr

I have done a little searching on the web tonight without any luck finding anything about Case knifes with HH Heiser sheaths.

I doubt these were ever the original sheath for the set as delivered by Case. You could always check with them, they do research for collectable knives.

[BRDHNTR]

I love the tooling on the leather sheath and it's great to know that true craftsmen still exist to bring pleasure to the rest of us who appreciate their artistry.

[MarketHunter]

Um yeah, that's purty nice......

Destry

[BRDHNTR]

There are a number of very skilled leather craftsmen in Texas and the South Western US (and elsewhere in the US) who do excellent leather work. I had a guy in Texas make me a cowboy action holster and belt and his tooling and overall leather work was just terrific. Good leather on anything is hard to beat! It would make a nice new thread to see some great PGCA Member's leather.

[Phil C]

The right camera can make a differnce.



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[Phil C]

Thought I would share some info on R Lloyd Davis.

[C.O.B.]

That is a very nice find, congrats.