An outstanding single-owner collection is the entire focus of Morphy's Feb. 25 Fine Knives auction

DENVER, Pa. - Feb. 9, 2026 - PRLog -- An outstanding single-owner collection of edged weapons, armor and militaria will be the focus of Morphy's Fine Knives: A Quality Lifetime Collection auction planned for Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The auction is packed with 956 lots, all from one collector.

The consignor was a regular at knife and gun shows across the country, as well as at antique shows, flea markets and auctions. "I got to know all the knife collectors and dealers like Tony Foster – the Case knife king – Jim Parker, Jim Sargent and many more," he said, adding, "All of them have since passed on."

A circa-1920-1940 "Case tested XX 6391" Anglo-Saxon split-back spring whittler with green bone handles has a pre-sale estimate of $4,000-$8,000. The extremely rare knife has a closed length of 4½ inches, and all blades open and close with a snap. The regular-pull main blade is tang-stamped "CASE Tested XX" with a long tail "C" on the reverse. Features include nickel-silver bolsters and brass liners.

A hard-to-find early 1990s Chris Reeve South Africa field survivor Pre-Project 1 Pachmayer integral hex head pommel knife is expected to change hands for $2,500-$7,500. The knife is #10 of approximately 90 made; after that, the model became the Project 1. The blade is marked "Pachmayer CR 10 Made in South Africa" on the obverse and "NOEL" on the reverse. It's made from billet A2 steel and comes with the original Chris Reeve silent-snap sheath.

A scarce circa-1920s Hibbard Spencer Bartlett etched lever-lock stag-handle switchblade should fetch $2,000-$5,000. The blade is tang-stamped "Hibbard Spencer Bartlett" on the obverse and fully etched "Our Very Best" on the obverse blade flat. The blade tip sits below the handle and centered when closed. Features include nickel silver bolsters and brass liners. The knife has a closed length of 4½ inches.

Morphy's Fine Knives: A Quality Lifetime Collection auction will be held on February 25 live at their gallery located at 2000 North Reading Road in Denver, Pa. Start time is 9am Eastern time. Preview weekdays by appointment from 9am-4pm local time starting one week before the auction; or on auction days from 8-9am. All forms of remote bidding will be available, including absentee, by phone (please reserve line in advance), or live via the Internet through Morphy Live (https://www.morphyauctions.com/). For condition reports or other questions, call tollfree 877-968-8880 or email info@morphyauctions.com. Online: https://www.morphyauctions.com.