Welcome to the most extensive reference library & photo gallery dedicated to the vintage Elephant Toenail, or Sunfish Knife
Check out- The NEWS - a virtual library of Knife & Collecting News, Member Profiles, Interviews, Counterfeits, Q & A, Polls and more!
Now for the first time in the history of knife collecting you can search an archive of completed toenail sales- compiled from both online auctions and private sales!
Recent Sales - a highly searchable database of past toenail sales. Search by price, condition, type of sale, handle material or brand.
Also, a tool to be used in conjunction with the Recent Sales is the 2008 Vintage Toenail Price Guide
I am excited about these new additions and believe you will find ET.com even more enjoyable and useful in your pursuit of everything related to Elephant Toenails.
Many of the granddaddies of the early American cutlery companies made the toenail- sunfish around the early 1900's. Each manufacturer attempted to distinguish their knives from the competition by using different styles, handle materials and jiggings, thereby providing us with a tremendous variety of toenails to collect.
One of the biggest challenges collectors of Toenails had faced was identifying the different brands and variations of vintage toenails. The List represents the most exhaustive list of toenail varieties available.
The Knife area provides a detailed description, history, and interesting information about this peculiar knife and its designed use. Also learn why the knife is known as a Sunfish knife, as well as many other names!
Jumbo Swellcenter style Toenails-
Pictured from left to right are three C Platts' Sons and four WR Case & Sons
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Meet the First Inductee in the Elephant Toenail Hall of Fame Mr. Don Singer -a veteran toenail collector of 45 years.
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