Sailors of the Sheepsfoot Main

[Bartleby]

Question. Is this going to turn into a sheepsfoot Appreciation thread?

There does seem to be quite a lot of interest. I had not really considered the number of variations when I started out.

 

[Bartleby]

We can only hope.
There is a thread dedicated to the lambsfoot. The sheepsfoot deserves the same, I would think.
Hopefully the two bladed sheepsfoot and Marlin Spikes will be welcome, too.

Great idea! I went ahead and edited the title to be more inclusive!

 

[Tpost]

Another plus for the Otter ankermesser is the steel. I have one in carbon and one in stainless. Both of these are fantastic blades and stay very sharp.

 

[WinchesteRalox]

We can only hope.
There is a thread dedicated to the lambsfoot. The sheepsfoot deserves the same, I would think.
Hopefully the two bladed sheepsfoot and Marlin Spikes will be welcome, too.

Should we include stockmen and Congress and other multi blade slipjoints with sheepsfoots or just knives with them as a mainblade?

 

[Bartleby]

Should we include stockmen and Congress and other multi blade slipjoints with sheepsfoots or just knives with them as a mainblade?

I would think just the main blade, to avoid rambling. Particular named patterns already have generated threads. Have re-adjusted title accordingly.

 

[Bartleby]

Another plus for the Otter ankermesser is the steel. I have one in carbon and one in stainless. Both of these are fantastic blades and stay very sharp.

This is a definite plus. A lot of folks here in Texas carry carbon in winter and stainless in summer! Always good to have the choice.

 

[Tpost]

The anchor shield in the Otter is riveted which is a benefit over others who only glue their shields in.

 

[WinchesteRalox]

I would think just the main blade, to avoid rambling. Particular named patterns already have generated threads. Have re-adjusted title accordingly.

guess I’ll have to buy some more sheepsfoot knives! I think my next will be an Anker messer and then a British Army/Navy knife.

 

[Bartleby]

The anchor shield in the Otter is riveted which is a benefit over others who only glue their shields in.

Attention to such high levels of detail are perhaps a good part of the reason this version has been so long lived!

 

[Bartleby]

guess I’ll have to buy some more sheepsfoot knives! I think my next will be an Anker messer and then a British Army/Navy knife.

Agreed! Too many great choices to pick just one....

 

[Half/Stop]

What is the size on the Navy knife? It may be another candidate if the cost is within reason.

The Navy knives from Great Eastern Cutlery are made on the 15 frame. They are 3-1/2” closed length.

 

[Bartleby]

The Navy knives from Great Eastern Cutlery are made on the 15 frame. They are 3-1/2” closed length.

Many thanks! Quite good looking knives! Perhaps they will be reintroduced at some point.

 

[FOG2]

This is my SheepsFoot. Im a single blade straight edge kinda guy. Whether it be Wharncliffe, Sheepie Lambfoot etc.

 

[WinchesteRalox]

I almost forgot about this poor thing, It will be sent back to the Buck factory later this year to be repaired with a new blade so I thought I’d snap a picture of it in its current sheepsfoot stage.

 

[Bartleby]

I almost forgot about this poor thing, It will be sent back to the Buck factory later this year to be repaired with a new blade so I thought I’d snap a picture of it in its current sheepsfoot stage.

A well used knife, given a new lease on life as a sheepsfoot! Nice job of it too!

 

[afishhunter]

guess I’ll have to buy some more sheepsfoot knives! I think my next will be an Anker messer and then a British Army/Navy knife.

I'm looking for an Ulster No. 12 Barlow, with the Sheepsfoot main and pen secondary.

 

[Jack Black]

Thought I'd add a link to this old thread: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/straight-edge-traditionals.1267207/

And a few pics

 

[WinchesteRalox]

A well used knife, given a new lease on life as a sheepsfoot! Nice job of it too!

yes I was surprised how well it was when I bought it whoever did the job even ground a decent swedge.

 

[Jack Black]

 

[Jack Black]