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Sailors of the Sheepsfoot Main

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

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I hope that Case brings these "out of the vault" someday. There was a post on the forums long ago about someone who used one on the farm until it was worn nearly smooth out, compared with its brand new replacement. I have admired them since I saw it. Nice group!
 
A little late to the party!! A sheepfoot Barlow makes a good, pocketable rope knife, IMO!! Averaging about 3 3/8", you get an almost-antique as well!:D
Top to bottom, Robeson, Schrade Cut co, KeenKutter, and a non-barlow Kutmaster.Sheepfoot blades 0.jpg Sheepfoot blades 1.jpg Sheepfoot blades 2.jpg
 
Finally caved and picked up an Ankermesser. Been eyeballing these for a long time. I’m glad I took the plunge - this is a super nice knife. Snaps with authority, dead center when closed, no play when open, high level of F&F.



The tip is so sharp that it works well for piercing and the wide spine following it opens things up. Of course all that straight edge is great for slicing. 👍
 
Misplaced Hillbilly said:
Scored a sweet Case from the 'bay. Cleaned it up some put a good edge on it. Unfortunately sanding the covers to remove some scuffing and wood oxidation I all but lost the whaler stamp. But bought it for a user so not really a big loss to me.
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A good looking user at that! To my eye, rope knives (or any honest day's working knife) look better when well used used for their intended purpose. I carry my whaler a lot, and the more I do the more it suits me!
 
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