waynorth
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Here's a pattern I find particularly desirable. A saddlehorn gives you a secure grip. The hefty size makes it useful for many chores, from skinning a larger animal to everyday box cutting and mail opening. Yet it's not that hard to carry in a pocket.
But one of its main features, is its beautiful shape! There are differences among these, but each is great on its own.
The Wilbert has some of the most beautiful bone handles I've ever seen. The Empire, and the American (made by renegade Empire employees) have classy bolsters. All three have nice big blades, to show the cutlers art of swedging. These have all seen some wear and work, but their sculptural beauty shows through.
The 1908 Sears catalog calls a slightly smaller Wilbert an "Arkansas Lockback Hunter", but I just think of them as Saddlehorns.
Show us yours, and tell us what you call them!
But one of its main features, is its beautiful shape! There are differences among these, but each is great on its own.
The Wilbert has some of the most beautiful bone handles I've ever seen. The Empire, and the American (made by renegade Empire employees) have classy bolsters. All three have nice big blades, to show the cutlers art of swedging. These have all seen some wear and work, but their sculptural beauty shows through.
The 1908 Sears catalog calls a slightly smaller Wilbert an "Arkansas Lockback Hunter", but I just think of them as Saddlehorns.
Show us yours, and tell us what you call them!
