"Made in Sheffield" 1830-1930, A golden age ?

[Campbellclanman]

That One Augie is superb! like you say the Stag is really something else! Not only the lovely Stag, but small things like the lovely thick Rats Tailed Bolsters that leave a nice sharp line on the edge of the Rats Tail, and the nice sharp Swage work!

 

[Will Power]

Augie Stag of magnificence, not only ribbed and deeply grooved but a wonderful rich colour like a heavy Dundee fruit-cake. Your ability to find such knives and in really pleasing condition continues to astound. Many thanks for showing such quality.

 

[danno50]

Wow, Ed!!, you have been finding some beauties, especially the Harrison Brothers and Howson tortoise shell senator and the George Butler pearl multi-blade. They are both great finds!
Great George Butler rase knife, Jack! Besides being rare that one has a lot going for it.
Augie, that George Wostenholm is a fantastic addition to your sheepsfoot main jack collection!

 

[black mamba]

Another beauty, Augie . . . when are we gonna get to see the time machine!

 

[Augie]

Thank you all for the nice comments.

 

[ed_is_dead]

Wow, Ed!!, you have been finding some beauties, especially the Harrison Brothers and Howson tortoise shell senator and the George Butler pearl multi-blade. They are both great finds!
Great George Butler rase knife, Jack! Besides being rare that one has a lot going for it.
Augie, that George Wostenholm is a fantastic addition to your sheepsfoot main jack collection!

Thanks Danni, it's a beaut for sure, petrified of losing the little fellar tho










Love the swedge that goes through the the file in the manicuring blade. All the grinds are lovely and the whole thing has a touch of magic about it imo.
Tomo I will carefully give it a few passes on my 1000 grit stone, then 2000 and a swipe of the strop a couple times. If its anything like my other Nowill it should take a rather fine edge.

 

[Tredwards]

Thanks Danni, it's a beaut for sure, petrified of losing the little fellar tho










Love the swedge that goes through the the file in the manicuring blade. All the grinds are lovely and the whole thing has a touch of magic about it imo.
Tomo I will carefully give it a few passes on my 1000 grit stone, then 2000 and a swipe of the strop a couple times. If its anything like my other Nowill it should take a rather fine edge.

Thats a great looking knife. blades look like theyre in fantastic shape for the age.

 

[ed_is_dead]

Thats a great looking knife. blades look like theyre in fantastic shape for the age.

Hi Tredwards, yeah they're pretty much unused except for the small coping blade which has some slight witness marks from sharpening which I will be leaving alone. Most my knives are not in this kind of shape, will keep it for Sundays

 

[ed_is_dead]

 

[Jack Black]

Nice Saddlehorn Jack Ed, Wostenholm did the same pattern. I'd say yours is more unusual, and more interesting. Looks to be in good shape too. Cool find

 

[Nature Boy]

That is an amazing saddlehorn! I would love to see something like that produced today. Just perfect.

 

[Rich S]

A I*XL also with tweezers and toothpick. Horn scales.

 

[Jack Black]

A I*XL also with tweezers and toothpick. Horn scales.

They did a single blade version too. I have one, but it's very worn

 

[Jack Black]

Seeing those Spey blades made me think of this Joseph Rodgers. Came scary sharp!

 

[ed_is_dead]

Thank you guys, it's a nice wee knife for sure and I love the "Slash" Mark Ibbotson used. I never knew of the term Saddlehorn but after reading on it it makes sense.
Mr Ibbotson had very hard and humble beginnings it seems...
‘I used to work every day in the week, never taking a holiday or going on the drink, and my wages averaged a guinea (£1.05) a week! I used to make seven dozen Barlow knives a day, and was paid sixpence [2p] a dozen’.
His leg injury as a child reminded me of what I read about Stan. Neither man allowed it limit them, Charles actually having the leg amputated in later life.
I won't complain about driving to work in my comfortable car and doing what is basically an easy job as in comparison we mostly live easy lives
Lovely Rodgers spey Jack, it has that no fuss and beauty from function vibe they sprinkled amply on it. I have some mac tools which have a pinch of it too.

 

[Will Power]

Beautiful striped Horn that. Your car might be comfortable & your job not too onerous but an old knife of that sort in your pocket gives you the beauty of ages.

 

[ed_is_dead]

Beautiful striped Horn that. Your car might be comfortable & your job not too onerous but an old knife of that sort in your pocket gives you the beauty of ages.

Thanks Will and we'll said.
I have a Needham Bros Repeat whittler in ivory with a very similar main shaped blade, elegant shape!
The placement of the nail nick requires it be easy opening as you have poor leverage on those twin backsprings.
It was an outright nail breaker so I took the drastic action to use my diamond needle files to remove some meat from the opening portion of the pivot cam. Pull is an acceptable 7 now. Next thing is to ponder the last few mm of the tip which hits the brass spacer when closing, it's blunting my edge.
I thi k as Rachel once mentioned it's probably best not to let it snap shut.

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you guys, it's a nice wee knife for sure and I love the "Slash" Mark Ibbotson used. I never knew of the term Saddlehorn but after reading on it it makes sense.
Mr Ibbotson had very hard and humble beginnings it seems...
‘I used to work every day in the week, never taking a holiday or going on the drink, and my wages averaged a guinea (£1.05) a week! I used to make seven dozen Barlow knives a day, and was paid sixpence [2p] a dozen’.
His leg injury as a child reminded me of what I read about Stan. Neither man allowed it limit them, Charles actually having the leg amputated in later life.
I won't complain about driving to work in my comfortable car and doing what is basically an easy job as in comparison we mostly live easy lives
Lovely Rodgers spey Jack, it has that no fuss and beauty from function vibe they sprinkled amply on it. I have some mac tools which have a pinch of it too.

Thanks Ed, Mr Ibbotson's recollections are well worth reading

I had a Needham Lambsfoot in my pocket yesterday, and here's a Needham Penknife, with ivory covers

 

[ed_is_dead]

Thanks Ed, Mr Ibbotson's recollections are well worth reading

I had a Needham Lambsfoot in my pocket yesterday, and here's a Needham Penknife, with ivory covers

Feel half guilty saying it (knowing what occurred for that ivory to end up in my pocket) but I do love ivory!! I've only a couple examples but it's a wonderful material to haft a knife in.
Thats a sweet example and I like the pouch. 1890's?

 

[Jack Black]

Feel half guilty saying it (knowing what occurred for that ivory to end up in my pocket) but I do love ivory!! I've only a couple examples but it's a wonderful material to haft a knife in.
Thats a sweet example and I like the pouch. 1890's?

I know just what you mean Ed. Thank you, quite possibly, I reckon

Always nice to get the wee pouch, this Rodgers Three-blade Penknife, also in ivory, has a more traditional one