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

Oh My - thats a LOVELY knife Sir Primble, along-side Charles's beautiful example - these are two very fine examples of Sheffields most celebrated Cutlers - beautiful Workmanship on those knives Gentleman.
 
Primble said:
Charles - a wonderful knife in every way- just a super knife!

I picked up my first Sheffield knife Saturday, purchased from a local collector. While it is not a museum piece like the above knife, I was pleased with it's condition and to finally have a knife from Sheffield, England. I thought it was ironic that this thread popped up, almost immediately after I had photographed the new arrival.

IXL George Wostenholm, Sheffield, England, 3 & 1/8 inches closed, and I believe the old leather pouch is original to the knife:
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If I owned that I would just sit on my porch with I contented smirk on my face for the rest of my days .
My life would be complete .

Ken
 
Very nice whittler Primble, very clean. I love that early stag from the glory days of Sheffield.
Charles
 
Very nice Primble, that does look like the original pocket sheath, certainly a Sheffield pattern anyway :thumbup:
 
Primble said:
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I know this is supposed to be about knives , but could I ask to see a few more pictures of the sheath pouch ?
I didn't realise that Sheffield knives sometimes came with them .
I dabble in leatherwork and would really appreciate some pictures and other information as to their design .
I would love to try and recreate some .
Are they a belt pouch or a pocket slip ?
Thanks

Ken
 
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It is a fold over flap with button snap and a pocket slip Ken. This is a bigger picture and I added dimensions. If you would like to see more, I could take more pics today.

It could be made bigger and into a belt pouch, using the same kind of leather and the red stiching - possibly big enough for that jewel of yours. ;)
 
harronek said:
I know this is supposed to be about knives , but could I ask to see a few more pictures of the sheath pouch ?
I didn't realise that Sheffield knives sometimes came with them .
I dabble in leatherwork and would really appreciate some pictures and other information as to their design .
I would love to try and recreate some .
Are they a belt pouch or a pocket slip ?
Thanks

Ken
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One might imagine that a town that produced such a large quantity of knives would also had a large number of leather workers, but strangely that never seems to have happened, and many Sheffield cutlers struggle to get decent sheaths - of course it could also be that they're too stingy to pay for decent ones.

In the past, it does seem to have been traditional to supply a knife purse with the higher quality pocket knives, something which still sometimes happens. I'm pretty sure one of my Rodgers knives has an almost identical sheath to Primble's, but an older design is the one below.

 
Looks like possibly the same maker to me Jack - except he used red thread on the one I have. Thank you for going to the trouble to show these!

Maybe the stag handles qualified for red thread! :D

P.

:)
 
Primble said:
Looks like possibly the same maker to me Jack - except he used red thread on the one I have. Thank you for going to the trouble to show these!
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My pleasure my friend, I think your pouch certainly contained the better knife, it's a beauty :cool: :thumbup:

I have an old Fairbairn-Sykes sheath that is sewn with red thread!
 
Thank you very much for those pictures :thumbup:
This has really inspired me to set about making a couple of pocket slip sheaths for my few treasured Traditionals knives .
The only slips I've seen have an open end , but this idea of having a snap or stud has opened up a whole new avenue of my leather hobby .
Did any of the Sheffield makers supply belt sheaths ?


Ken
 
I always make up a " dummy run " sheath when I try making a different style of sheath , I don't bother dyeing it and finishing the edges off like I normally would , its used to get an idea of size and dimensions and often shows up areas that need a design change .
So here it is .
I dont know how I managed it but i didn't allow enough lenght in the flap , I mustnt have allowed for the bend , stupid mistake :grumpy:
It has served its purpose and the next will be " spot bollock perfect " :)




Ken
 
Well done Ken. that looks pretty good to me.:thumbup:
Heres one I posted in Bernards. A good old Southern and Richardson.
Virtually brand new except for being poorly stored. I'm hoping someone can confirm that the scales are ebony.
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meako- It looks like black celluloid that is gassing out and rusting the blade and bolster. I can't zoom in on the picture, but I see no wood grain?
 
Could be right. It is only corrode one on side tho.the other side is shiny.
 
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