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

[Campbellclanman]

Here is a riff on the physician's knifes from a couple of pages ago, a smoker's knife (I assume!) with a pricker for cleaning the stem!!
I*XL - George Wostenholm, turn of the last century (marked England), with Horn handles (spotted), and a seal cap for tamping!!

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What a beaut Charlie, That is awesome!

 

[Campbellclanman]

That is a really cool old knife Charlie, I haven't seen one quite like it before I have just come across a box of old knives I'd forgotten about, which included an interesting gent's knife by Joseph Westby, with a folding pipe tamper (ivory covers). I haven't taken pics yet, but here's a couple of teaser pics

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Can't wait to see the follow up shots Jack!

 

[Jack Black]

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Can't wait to see the follow up shots Jack!

Sorry mate, it'll have to be tomorrow now. Some interesting knives in that box, including an interesting old Lambsfoot

 

[Campbellclanman]

Ok........ you have us all hanging on now Jack! Can't wait my friend, Hoping your having a great evening my friend!

 

[Jack Black]

Ok........ you have us all hanging on now Jack! Can't wait my friend, Hoping your having a great evening my friend!

Sorry mate, I hope nobody is too disappointed! Thank you Duncan

Edit - Here's a pic of the box I found

 

[waynorth]

What a beaut Charlie, That is awesome!

Thanks Duncan; I agree!! The knife was much used - the blade is worn 1/8" shorter than the "pricker"!!!!
The blade stamp is about 1/2 worn off - but the blade is still quite useful!!

 

[WinMag775]

Fine examples and from the period too What is the three blade knife? I thought Carpenter's Whittler but now I don't think so? Nice long pattern, very elegant. The Pruner sports a very good end-cap for strength but not at the cost of the antler.

Thanks, Will

Thank you, Will. Its a 4¼" Sleeveboard Split-back Spring Whittler. With the coping blade present, it does align with what is commonly referred to as a Carpenter’s Whittler pattern.

 

[Old Engineer]

A few years ago one of my daughters gave me this book . Some of the knives pictured are a little hard to believe the skill it must have taken to make them .

Just a few of the many :

Harry

 

[rockman0]

Love this, because my Kitchen plans changed on building a massive display cabinet, I have sold off a few old Carving sets, and some very old Russell Table set Knives and Forks, I have kept my favourite's and they will be displayed - even if I build recesses in the walls ( tastefully) to highlight some.

Duncan, once your display is complete, please share with us!