Penknife Collection

Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork S
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork Spoon Scissors Saw Can Opener Corkscrew Screwdriver Awl. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Art of Writing, from Encyclopédie, 1760. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Art of Writing, from Encyclopedie, 1760

Design: Instruments, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Design: Instruments, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

"Aw nuts", Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. " Aw nuts"

Die-Sinker (engraving)
2801965 Die-Sinker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die-Sinker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Gardening Knife, from Hesperides by Giovanni Battista Ferrari
STC200814 Gardening Knife, from Hesperides by Giovanni Battista Ferrari, engraved by Camillo Congio (fl.1630), published 1646 (coloured engraving) by Gagliardi

St. Luke the Evangelist (oil on canvas)
780674 St. Luke the Evangelist (oil on canvas) by Bijlert or Bylert, Jan van (1603-71); 93.6x77.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Wood Engraver (engraving)
2802014 Wood Engraver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood Engraver. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Surveyor (engraving)
2802005 Surveyor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surveyor. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Various Objects, c. 1785 (oil on canvas)
CLK340008 Various Objects, c.1785 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 72.4x60.3 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub
CJP344616 Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub. by Charles Plante Fine Arts, 1814 (w/c) by Beauregard, Arnaud de (fl.1814); Private Collection; (add.info)

Army Kit, c. 1942. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Army Kit, c. 1942

The Younger Generation, c. 1850. Creator: Sturtevant J. Hamblin
The Younger Generation, c. 1850

Anglo Saxon banquet and tools.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages. 1798

Gardening equipment
Antique illustration of a gardening equipment

Digital Illustration showing how to use penknife to smooth putty and secure pane of glass in window frame

Be prepared - February 1945
Young boy in Scouts uniform. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24331

Using penknife to cut Hydrangea paniculata (panicled hydrangea) stem just below node, close-up

Man using penknife to cut section of stem, just above a leaf node at base of plant, close-up

Man using penknife to cut new plantlet with aerial roots from parent plant, close-up

Man using penknife to cut blackberry leaf stem above bud

Using penknife to cut scion graft

Man using penknife to remove leaf from bud stick during chip budding

Man using penknife to cut lower end of scion to narrow wedge shape for grafting

Man using penknife to cut green Epiphyllum stem into sections

Man using penknife to trim stem of Kalanchoe Wendy after removing lower pair of leaves

Using penknife to pare away outer hardwood of cutting, making a clean, downwood cut

Woman using penknife to make cut in stem of tomato plant shoot on wooden table

Penknife. Various tools folded out of a penknife

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"Penknife: A Timeless Tool for Every Occasion" In a world where versatility and practicality reign supreme, the penknife stands tall as a symbol of adaptability. This retro large multi-tool folding pocket knife fork S has been an indispensable companion throughout history, proving its worth in various contexts. Travel back to 1943, at Camp Nathan Hale in Southfields, New York - "Aw nuts. " exclaims a young soldier as he pulls out his trusty penknife to fix a broken shoelace. Created by Gordon Parks, this tool becomes not just a means to mend but also an emblem of resilience and resourcefulness. But the penknife's influence extends beyond mere repairs. Take the die-sinker engraver who delicately etches intricate designs onto precious metals. With each stroke of their skilled hand, they transform raw materials into works of art that captivate all who behold them. Venture into the lush gardens depicted in Giovanni Battista Ferrari's Hesperides and discover another facet of this versatile tool - the gardening knife. As green thumbs wield it with precision and care, plants flourish under their nurturing touch. Artistic endeavors find solace in the hands of St. Luke the Evangelist as he wields his penknife on canvas. The wood engraver too leaves no mark uncarved; their meticulous craftsmanship breathes life into every piece they create. Beyond creative pursuits lie practical applications – surveyors rely on their trusty penknives to measure land accurately while explorers navigate unknown territories armed with these essential tools. Step further back in time to c. 1785 when various objects were immortalized on canvas – among them is our humble yet mighty companion: the penknife. Its presence amidst other artifacts speaks volumes about its significance through generations past. Flipping through pages from A French Alphabet Book published in 1814 reveals charming illustrations showcasing children learning alphabets alongside playful depictions of penknives.