Horseman's Knife

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smiling-knife

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Like the harness jack, this old horn-handled tool would certainly come in handy for the carriage driver or hunting gentleman during the later part of the 1800s. Has a pick for cleaning the stones from a horse's hoof and, most importanly, a corkscrew for opening the lunch time bottle of Claret or Port. Note the flat head screwdriver at the right end which is integral to the frame of the knife. The toothpick and the tweezers slot into the handle. A fine old multi-tool.
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Great knife, s-k. Looks like it's all there; so many of those have missing pieces, or broken blades. I like the horn handles. Mostly you see stag or bone, but rarely ivory or horn.
It would be nice to see others post some here!
 
Thats a great knife, like waynorth said its all there.

Are there any makers stamp or country of origin?

I've seen those frame screw drivers before on old English knives. Maybe a clue there. Thats just the kind of knife you hold in your hand and wonder were it's been.
 
Thanks for the reply jackknife. It has no marks that I can see. I am quite confident that it is Sheffield made based on the design. Hopefully more e.g.s will appear here.
 
Super vintage horseman's knife there s-k!. I love that horn.. You have such a fabulous collection of older knives with such wonderful historical character. I have often wondered if you acquire them the same way we do in the states. Would you mind telling what your sources are? Not whom so much as how, I mean is it mostly local knife shows in your neck of the woods or are connected to a network of collectors there across the pond? Just wondering.

Thanks again for sharing another fine one.:thumbup:
 
Thank-you very much sunnyd. Your feedback is greatly valued and appreciated. I have no magic sources. I bought a few of my knives at antique fairs but most through a well known on-line auction site. I have never attended a knife show, although I would really like to do so. Have a great day.
 
SK , you need to get to Bedford Arms Fair this Sunday if you can , there is a chap who regularly attends with nice older Sheffield stuff, good prices too .
Nice knife by the way .

Paul.
 
Thank-you Paul. That is great information. Do you know anymore about it or where I can find more info e.g., exact location, times etc. Much appreciated.
 
It is in the Bunyan centre , Mile Road , Bedford, 10.am to 4.00pm .
People tend to line up from @ 9.00am for the start at 10.00, its a big queue.

Cheers ,
Paul.
 
Do you guys know that there is a knife show in the U.K?

Mikesknives organises it. This year it's in May, at Bristol.

I don't think there's a lot of old collector's stuff, but maybe we could fix something up.
 
freezergeezer said:
Do you guys know that there is a knife show in the U.K?

Mikesknives organises it. This year it's in May, at Bristol.

I don't think there's a lot of old collector's stuff, but maybe we could fix something up.
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Oh yes indeed , I hope to go . Good show at the Midland game fair in Sept' too.
Paul.:D
 
Hey that is great for you fellows.. Now I am so very glad I asked the question. :thumbup: :D :D
 
sunnyd, its a small knife collecting scene this side of the pond , but there are a few of us around and there does seem to be increasing effort on the show front which has to be a good thing.
This is certainly a great forum .
Cheers ,
Paul.
 
pauldulson said:
sunnyd, its a small knife collecting scene this side of the pond , but there are a few of us around and there does seem to be increasing effort on the show front which has to be a good thing.
This is certainly a great forum .
Cheers ,
Paul.
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True all round, including the last bit!

As for the scene over here, Mike's putting in a lot of effort to get the show scene going, & the folks on British Blades are putting a lot of effort into meetups, hammerins, etc. We even had our first cutting competition last year! :D
Oh yes, don't forget the BKTA either!

Oh, if it's not allowed to post links to other fora, please delete it mods? :(
 
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