Sailors of the Sheepsfoot Main

[Bartleby]

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!
Top to bottom, Robeson, Schrade Cut co, KeenKutter, and a non-barlow Kutmaster.

A grand Kutmaster!

 

[waynorth]

A grand Kutmaster!

Thanks old friend!! Nice to see you around!!

 

[waynorth]

Officially identified as a Sheepfoot, this nice old Sheffield-made knife has Grey horn handles, and it's smaller size makes it easily pocketable!!
And lest we forget, a Sheepfoot is Oh-So-Easy to sharpen; with that nice straight edge!!!

 

[Un-Chained]

waynorth
What a beaut there Charlie!!

 

[Bartleby]

Officially identified as a Sheepfoot, this nice old Sheffield-made knife has Grey horn handles, and it's smaller size makes it easily pocketable!!
And lest we forget, a Sheepfoot is Oh-So-Easy to sharpen; with that nice straight edge!!!View attachment 1578995

A nice one! What size is it, anyway?

 

[Jack Black]

Officially identified as a Sheepfoot, this nice old Sheffield-made knife has Grey horn handles, and it's smaller size makes it easily pocketable!!
And lest we forget, a Sheepfoot is Oh-So-Easy to sharpen; with that nice straight edge!!!View attachment 1578995

Lovely knife Charlie, and it looks to be in great condition

 

[Jack Black]

I've had this big George Butler with me today

 

[Bartleby]

I've had this big George Butler with me today

That is a dandy big 'un! Pressed horn or bex handles?

 

[waynorth]

A nice one! What size is it, anyway?

Lovely knife Charlie, and it looks to be in great condition

It's 3 1/4" Bart!! Thanks for certifying it, Jack!!

 

[Jack Black]

That is a dandy big 'un! Pressed horn or bex handles?

Thanks Bart, it's compressed fibre

 

[waynorth]

Blade measured in acres!! Almost 4 3/8" of knife, with integral bolsters (definite - double checked)!! Found in a little shop on the Oregon Coast!!

 

[Gonzalo]

Couple of Bucks.

 

[Bartleby]

Blade measured in acres!! Almost 4 3/8" of knife, with integral bolsters (definite - double checked)!! Found in a little shop on the Oregon Coast!!View attachment 1580309

This big 'un one really puts the extra in extaordinary!

 

[Jbl03d]

Here’s one I didn’t see anyone share. The French Le Sabot L’Armor. Big old beast of a mariners sheepsfoot. Not the best with fit and finish though I’ll admit, although for what I was able to acquire it for vs. what I was able to find for retail pricing I’m not upset. Pic with a GEC 23 for size reference.

 

[JoKr]

 

[sf fanatic]

Just acquired this Case 10 dot. It’s my first “vintage“ Case and I can now understand why these or at least this one is SO much different than ones manufactured lately.
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[cudgee]

Excuse my not up to standard photography skills. .

 

[cudgee]

Just acquired this Case 10 dot. It’s my first “vintage“ Case and I can now understand why these or at least this one is SO much different than ones manufactured lately.
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You have got a GOOD first one. Me really like.

 

[sf fanatic]

You have got a GOOD first one. Me really like.

Thank you sir. I’m very happy with it! I also have early to mid seventies Case Canoe, three blade split back whittler and an elephant toe incoming next week. I’ll post pics afterwards.

 

[waynorth]

Ausonia doesn't seem to make these sturdy Sheepfoot knives any more, opting for modern, inexpensive knives! Full rounded handle makes this a useful machine!!