Prune Big, or Go Home!

[Campbellclanman]

What Charlie said ^^

It would be even more special in New Zealand

 

[rockman0]

Coupla nice ones, Rob!!!
That Southern & Richardson is special!!

Thanks, Charlie. I love the blade stamp and stag

What Charlie said ^^

It would be even more special in New Zealand

Duncan, my friend, I'm afraid it is currently occupied keeping company with a handful of relatives

 

[Old Engineer]

I may have posted these in the past but I expect the photos were wiped out .
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Northfield 47

This photo is the only one with the Northfield's blade open . The other pruner has been previously shown .

Harry

 

[waynorth]

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Nice Redbone!! I love the blade on that era Case!! Wide; it would last a useful length of time!!

 

[what...?]

Solid American Workman.

 

[waynorth]

Nice old sturdy working knife!!
(With a harlequin necklace I made for SWFK!!!!) She Who Finds Knives!!

 

[Jack Black]

Hey Charlie, I forgot to tell you, I was in Leeds Market a few weeks back, and Ex-Para Steve comes over, and says, "Sal's got a knife she reckons is worth £300." I tell him that I'd be very surprised, since despite her ridiculously high prices, I've never seen a knife worth a tenth of that on her stall. We go to look, and I spot the knife straight away, it's a big old Joseph Rodgers Pruner, with scratted bone covers, just like yours, except the bone is a bit darker, and someone has scratched their name into the reverse side of the blade. So I compliment Sal on the knife, and tell her what I know about it. She tells me, "It's been valued at £500." I again tell her it's a nice knife, and in the twinkle of an eye, between her, and her equally stupid, rude, and avaricious mother, the price has gone up to £1500, and then £3000! This is in Leeds flea-market! I ask them who valued it at £3000. "Oh it was a man who used to come down to the market." Good luck!

 

[waynorth]

Hey Charlie, I forgot to tell you, I was in Leeds Market a few weeks back, and Ex-Para Steve comes over, and says, "Sal's got a knife she reckons is worth £300." I tell him that I'd be very surprised, since despite her ridiculously high prices, I've never seen a knife worth a tenth of that on her stall. We go to look, and I spot the knife straight away, it's a big old Joseph Rodgers Pruner, with scratted bone covers, just like yours, except the bone is a bit darker, and someone has scratched their name into the reverse side of the blade. So I compliment Sal on the knife, and tell her what I know about it. She tells me, "It's been valued at £500." I again tell her it's a nice knife, and in the twinkle of an eye, between her, and her equally stupid, rude, and avaricious mother, the price has gone up to £1500, and then £3000! This is in Leeds flea-market! I ask them who valued it at £3000. "Oh it was a man who used to come down to the market." Good luck!

Was this the pattern they were talking about, Jack??
I'll accept 3000 pounds!!!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Oh Man!, Charlie I just love that Knife! It is almost to the degree that it would be worthy of Museum showing as it defines that era so well. Stunning.

 

[echoscout]

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View attachment 2452928Was this the pattern they were talking about, Jack??
I'll accept 3000 pounds!!!

Merry sakes, what a dandy!

 

[Will Power]

Well, it's not big but is a relative to the Pruner so I hope this Budding-Knife counts. A surprise the other day as it turned up through the letter-box all the way from England. Many thanks to W Way-Barney for his kindness in sending me this as a present. A most unusual pattern and very nicely turned out. Thank you Wayne and keep an eye on your letter-box, something is en route

 

[waynorth]

Oh Man!, Charlie I just love that Knife! It is almost to the degree that it would be worthy of Museum showing as it defines that era so well. Stunning.

Ha Ha!! I can count on you to wax eloquent, Duncan!!
And I also agree!!

 

[Rufus1949]

Just arrived!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Bob- that Needham is perfect - love that Knife, what I see lately is a movement where people are picking up older Sheffield's and cleaning them up, - This is spot on !

 

[Rufus1949]

Bob- that Needham is perfect - love that Knife, what I see lately is a movement where people are picking up older Sheffield's and cleaning them up, - This is spot on !

Thank you Duncan. Some oil and blade honing is all it needs.

 

[echoscout]

Just arrived!View attachment 2471585

Great Pruner Bob!

 

[Rufus1949]

Great Pruner Bob!

Thank you kindly.

 

[Way-Barney]

Well, it's not big but is a relative to the Pruner so I hope this Budding-Knife counts. A surprise the other day as it turned up through the letter-box all the way from England. Many thanks to W Way-Barney for his kindness in sending me this as a present. A most unusual pattern and very nicely turned out. Thank you Wayne and keep an eye on your letter-box, something is en route

No Problem Will I hope that you use and enjoy it!
I only have one pruner at the moment but I love the ethos of a knife that is made to be used as a tool or implement, and if its beautiful enough to add a sparkle to the drudgery of mundane tasks then so much the better. I think the plants will know they are being assisted by a good tool and will grow better,
Here is mine, don't know if you have seen it before.

 

[Rufus1949]

No Problem Will I hope that you use and enjoy it!
I only have one pruner at the moment but I love the ethos of a knife that is made to be used as a tool or implement, and if its beautiful enough to add a sparkle to the drudgery of mundane tasks then so much the better. I think the plants will know they are being assisted by a good tool and will grow better,
Here is mine, don't know if you have seen it before.
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Wayne your " tool" is surely embellished with some beauty. One does not see too many Ablett's around here.

 

[Way-Barney]

Wayne your " tool" is surely embellished with some beauty. One does not see too many Ablett's around here.

That's the second time I have heard that today Bob.

Boom Boom!