Old,very old English stag handled knives Rope,Pruner,Lamb foot.

Johnnythefox said:
A description of the rope knife.

Firstly its a beast,it feels so strong and capable.

The handle is the perfect size and design for a strong,comfortable grip it just feels right.

The pull to half stop with a thunk is strong yet perfect as there is a lot of blade to pinch so even I with my weak hands I can open it with ease.

Carrying on to fully open there is another strong satisfying thunk,you feel the blade is now fully secure to use (as much as any slipjoint can be).

The balance is perfect,it feels like a tough knife designed for tough work in hard conditions.

I just wish I had a boat and some heavy rope I could try it out on,it feels like a very special,unique knife. 😁

This is the first rope knife ive seen let alone handled,just wish it was UK friendly. 😇

Oh and it’s over 100 years old as well. 😎
















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Remarkable. Looks like you and SteveC SteveC have similar knives.
 
The rope knife maker, mine could be from the 1800s.



Thomas Turner & Company (Sheffield) Ltd​



Thomas Turner & Company (Sheffield) Ltd

<p>The founder was Thomas Turner (c.1784-1845); the establishment date was 1802 (according to the company). By 1816, Thomas was apparently the ‘T...
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1802 Company established by Thomas Turner and continued by his sons Thomas Turner, Benjamin Thorne Turner and William Thorne Turner

1893 On 4 July, Thomas Turner sold his business and premises (Suffolk Works, Sheffield) to brothers Albert John Hobson and Wilfred Hobson.<a href="https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Thomas_Turner_and_Co#cite_note-1"><span>[</span>1<span>]</span></a>

1898 T. Turner: Encore razor (see advert)

1898 Amalgamated with Wingfield, Rowbotham and Co.

1914 Manufacturers of crucible steel, saws, files, table and pocket cutlery, scissors, razors, edge tools and electro-plate. Specialities: Joseph Hayward and Co's celebrated "Kettle" brand pen and pocket knives. Employees 800. <a href="https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Thomas_Turner_and_Co#cite_note-2"><span>[</span>2<span>]</span></a>

1918 "Thomas Turner and Co. (Sheffield) Limited - Private company. Registered January 1. Capital £50,000 in £1 shares. To take over the business of steel, cutlery and plate manufacturers carried on by Thomas Turner and Co and Wingfield Rowbotham and Co at Suffolk Works, Sheffield, and elsewhere. Subscribers, (each with one share) are:- A J Hobson, Suffolk Works, Sheffield, manufacturer; W Hobson, Suffolk Works, Sheffield, manufacturer. Joint Governing Directors, A J Hobson and W Hobson."<a href="https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Thomas_Turner_and_Co#cite_note-3"><span>[</span>3<span>]</span></a>
 
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