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

Nice slim LB, Yaro5. It's amazing that such a slim knife can have durability, but they do.
 
Wonderful looking Lockback Yaro5.

Could you show a spine shot of the locking mechanism at all?

Thanks, W
 
Waynorth and Willgoy thanks for the comments. Here is a scan of the backspring.

Joe

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Thank you:thumbup:

That's an interesting arrangement, must be a typical English backlock of the era.

Very fine knife indeed, we'd all be proud to own that!
 
Here is a knife that just fits into the age range. A Joseph Rodgers hawkbill pruner. NS bolsters with buffalo horn handles. Circa 1920-1930.

Joe

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I want to thank all of you for posting such fine examples of the hight of Sheffield greatness. exquisite examples of pocket jewels!:thumbup::thumbup:

I have loved this thread.
 
ken erickson said:
Interesting link Mike, Thanks for sharing that with us. 3 hours per knife!:eek: Takes me that long to think about what I am going to make next.:D

Ken
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LOL!!!:D I'm right there with you. Did I hear it right though, that he gets parts(I'm assuming blades as well) from another local supplier? He is cranking out some knives though. Did you notice that fellers fingers? :eek:
 
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Once again, I hope it fits the time frame! S-K may have told us once, but I forgot to note his comments for this particular knife, and did not find where I'd previously posted it.
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Yes definitely Charlie... Edwardian (1901-1910) or slightly there after if using-up older parts.

Beautiful knives guys. I especially have fondness for that nice mop champagne pattern Joe.

Here is another pruner that may just qualify. I'm thinking 1920s-30s.

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This is the "Greatest Knife Show on Earth". well, at least in North America.
thanks to all for pics of these outstanding knives.
roland
 
I knew you wouldn't forget, S-K!! Thanks again for making up for my aging memory!

I love those pruning knives, Yaro and S-K. They are so opposite the fine gent's knives, but have their own purposeful beauty!
 
Thanks Joe & S-K for posting pics of those two pruning knives :thumbup:.

I would also like to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread, all the supportive and knowledgeable comments, I've very much enjoyed seeing the many knives that have been posted :).

My last contribution for now, a lovely old "five thick" 10 pc sportsman's knife, typical Sheffield quality, marked KNIVESMAGASINET (arched) SHEFFIELD (Owl logo) C1900 ?, measures 3 1/2" closed. The knife has seen light use, everything walks and talks as made, all original.

"Knivesmagasinet" means "Knife Shop" in Danish, I believe the knife shop that imported this knife from Sheffield was located at "Ostergarde 10, Copenhagen (Kobenhavn K). James Barber is thought to be the maker.

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Mick
 
Looks in great shape, Mick! Do you mind showing us the tools from the back?
A five-thick is a big chunk of knife, and this one seems well preserved, given its advanced age!! Lovely piece!!
 
waynorth said:
Looks in great shape, Mick! Do you mind showing us the tools from the back?
A five-thick is a big chunk of knife, and this one seems well preserved, given its advanced age!! Lovely piece!!
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Hi waynorth, delighted you like the old Knifemagasinet, it's long been one of my favourites.

Here's a picture that shows the minor articles opened out. (I'm always very careful not to stress the backsprings on these knives, easily done if all ten blades/tools are opened at the same time.)

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Mick
 
Thanks Mick! It all looks as it should . . .except better!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful collection here!
 
Mick, thanks for showing another exceptional knife that typifies the craftsmanship of Sheffield's bygone years. As a matter of interest, what makes you think it was made by James Barber?

Joe
 
Yaro5 said:
Mick, thanks for showing another exceptional knife that typifies the craftsmanship of Sheffield's bygone years. As a matter of interest, what makes you think it was made by James Barber?

Joe
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A hunch on my part Joe, reading the book "The Heritage Of English Knives" Hayden Wright, I noticed the Kniv-Magasin cutlery label and the almost identical I & J Barber label, I also own an unused identical label that likely belonged to Barber's. The labels are all the same size. Have a look see what you think.

One of the Knivesmagasinet "owl" tang stamps.
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A kniv-Magasin (same owl logo) cutlery label.
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An identical I & J Barber cutlery label.
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An identical blank label from Joseph Elliott's (a later owner of Barber's marks and some surviving stock ?).
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Mick.
 
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