Sailors of the Sheepsfoot Main

[boykinlp]

Anyone get any new sheepsfoots?

Shouldn't that be sheepsfeet?

 

[WinchesteRalox]

Shouldn't that be sheepsfeet?

I actually believe that we discussed that within the first couple pages of this thread will have to look and see if I can find it.

 

[ismaris]

Nice! A very well cared for working man's knife. A lot of them were civilianized after the war by removing the bail (for flatter pocket carry).

Thanks, Bartleby. Just saw your comment and appreciate the note about missing bail. My uncle is a much respected friend and mentor as well as relative. Now 93, he served as a Pharmacists Mate in the Big War.

 

[Bartleby]

Thanks, Bartleby. Just saw your comment and appreciate the note about missing bail. My uncle is a much respected friend and mentor as well as relative. Now 93, he served as a Pharmacists Mate in the Big War.

You are most welcome!

 

[TAH]

Love the sheepsfoot! This Case has turned out to be the perfect barn knife for opening feed bags, cutting baling twine, rope, leather, etc. No point makes it safe around the horses too. Its straight edge and full flat grind easily whittles fatwood shavings for campfire starts.

 

[Markeologist]

Posted over on books and traditionals thread but figured picture belongs here too...graphic novel set during World War I with two of Mr. CC’s Rope Knives.

 

[Bartleby]

Love the sheepsfoot! This Case has turned out to be the perfect barn knife for opening feed bags, cutting baling twine, rope, leather, etc. No point makes it safe around the horses too. Its straight edge and full flat grind easily whittles fatwood shavings for campfire starts.

Nice! Over the summer I grabbed a pair of old Case Whalers, one with the bail still attached in nearly new condition and another that had its bail removed and had seen some honest pocket wear. I have been using the heck out of the one without the bail, rides well in the pocket. Carries surprisingly flat too!

 

[Modoc ED]

Can't remember if I've posted this here before but if so, here it is again.

 

[RayseM]

This beauty - a custom by Artesanía Herreros of Albacete Spain.

 

[neal70]

RayseM - it reminds of some PB Couteliere knives I’ve seen (think I have that right). Very nice.
Neal

 

[cudgee]

Can't remember if I've posted this here before but if so, here it is again.

Good selection. How long you had them for?

 

[cudgee]

Oak scales Sheep Foot.

 

[RayseM]

RayseM - it reminds of some PB Couteliere knives I’ve seen (think I have that right). Very nice.
Neal

You refer to knives by Pedro Bermúdez? Haven't seen enough of his to appreciate the comparison but the PB knives I've seen are very compelling. The Taramundi style knives are favorites of mine, though I have yet to own one Geez, I've got to correct that

 

[Augie]

A group of old Miller Bros rope knives, the small sailors is WW1, the 2 large ones are most likely pre 1900.

 

[neal70]

RayseM -yes, exactly. This is the style I was thinking of, photo credit and knife are from @quarczilla.
Thanks, Neal

 

[black mamba]

I think this is the only knife I own with a sheepfoot main plus a secondary, and it's a good one!

 

[Bartleby]

This beauty - a custom by Artesanía Herreros of Albacete Spain.

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Ray

Truly a beautiful knife!

 

[Bartleby]

A group of old Miller Bros rope knives, the small sailors is WW1, the 2 large ones are most likely pre 1900.


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Excellent selection of classic cutters. Gotta love the screwed on handles!

 

[Bartleby]

RayseM -yes, exactly. This is the style I was thinking of, photo credit and knife are from @quarczilla.View attachment 1177740
Thanks, Neal

I like the balence between modern materials and minimalist design. Classic yet cutting edge at the same time.

 

[Bartleby]

I think this is the only knife I own with a sheepfoot main plus a secondary, and it's a good one!

You only need one example when it's this knife! Sweet!