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

herder said:
That's a fine looking Sheffield-made folder Ed, but it actually dates to the post WWII era.
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Respectfully, I disagree with you on this. It at least pre-dates WWII but I'll have to dig out my research on this and get back to you later.
 
galvanic1882 said:
Here are 2 large Sportsman's knives marked Army & Navy CSL, which stands for ARMY & NAVY CO-OPERTIVE SOCIETY Ltd. Very lucky to have gotten these 2. Stag is 7" closed and hand chequered horn is 6" closed.View attachment 1955013View attachment 1955014View attachment 1955015View attachment 1955016View attachment 1955017
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Galvanic1882, Those are two great examples of early 20th century sportsman knives.

The Army & Navy catalog from 1907 shows several models similar to these posted.

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Modoc ED said:
Well, it appears I was skunked when I bought it. No matter the date of construction, it is a very nice knife. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts.:thumbsup:
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My thoughts as well, when I bought mine. It's a well made knife with old world appeal! Unless you paid a mint for it, I don't think you go took.
 
Two Thomas Cadman Bengall’s …..the knife has Bengall stamped on the other side.


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galvanic1882 said:
Here are 2 large Sportsman's knives marked Army & Navy CSL, which stands for ARMY & NAVY CO-OPERTIVE SOCIETY Ltd. Very lucky to have gotten these 2. Stag is 7" closed and hand chequered horn is 6" closed.View attachment 1955013View attachment 1955014View attachment 1955015View attachment 1955016View attachment 1955017
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Not only superb but astonishing, the size of these monsters when most of us these days baulk at the idea of carrying a 4.25" knife. Fascinating combination of aesthetics and 'engineering skill' particularly admire the bolster on the Stag version and then chequered Horn, an amazing and truly lost art. These are in superb condition too and speak volumes about the quality of construction. I rather think these knives could be c19th even.

This a long shot and sheer speculation, but the name (check the quality of the engraving, beautiful font) on the shield just COULD be that of a relatively famous English architect Edward Barry, whose father I believe designed the Houses of Parliament at Westminster. Just a reverie though...

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Edward Middleton Barry - Wikipedia

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Thanks, Will
 
herder said:
Galvanic1882, Those are two great examples of early 20th century sportsman knives.

The Army & Navy catalog from 1907 shows several models similar to these posted.

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A rich seam, excellent to be able to see this.

Note that the 7" Chequered Horn knife is termed "Emigrant's" Knife.. Too big to carry in Britain ? :D Or everything bigger in America/ The World ? You need a big knife with tools when venturing into 'uncivilized' terrain;)

Also interesting is the price which is shown as 34 /- (Shillings) 1 Pound 14 Shillings at the time, 1.75 GBP to use current terms. This corresponds I'd guess at 250 GBP today. It's difficult to put into context as Knife Enthusiasts have always been prepared to pay for exceptional knives. Most 'Customs' go from 300-3000 € and current GEC knives are say 220 USD from the factory, maybe a lot more from secondary sources....Anyway, 34 Shillings in 1907 would've been regarded as a lavish layout for a knife when cheap factory ones would've been a Shilling or two, less used?

Thanks, Will
 
I bought an old Barlow today from a company I didnt know about.

I have found an old film with captions showing them at work in the factory, its worth a watch,

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Christopher Johnson (Cutlers) Ltd

<p>Christopher Johnson, who was born in Sheffield in about 1809, started his cutlery business in 1836 in Howard Street. The original partnership was ap...
www.hawleysheffieldknives.com
 
Fodderwing said:
Tell me you're lying Harry!!!
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I do carry the $28 Stag Pruner during the Summer and Fall . It takes a good edge and I do use it for pruning . It is a very sturdy knife and I Do Not Abuse it . Since I do like Stag and it has no brass in it , I like to use it . I think that the Old Feller who made it would be very proud that it is still going strong .
I almost always will carry another knife in the other pocket though for other cutting .
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Harry
 
Fodderwing said:
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I have tried for years to try to buy a Horseman's Knife , but they are usually more than I want to spend at the time . One just like your is pretty much like a Grail Knife to me . What does the Pile Side look like ??? It is very hard for me to stop looking at it . I have a good Imperial Barlow that I would trade you even up for it . LOL . Carry it in good health my friend .

Harry
 
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