Sailors of the Sheepsfoot Main

leghog said:
Imperial's 1944 USCG Approved Raft Knife. #85C
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Thanks for sharing it, leghog! What is the closed length of this one, excluding the shackle? I am finding the Klein knife at 4" rides along better than I had thought it would over the past couple of days. That Imperial sure is a nice example!
 
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That Oakedge looks to be a beauty but the foreshortened photo is deceptive.
What is the length of this one folded and opened?

Thanks.

Ray
 
RayseM said:
That Oakedge looks to be a beauty but the foreshortened photo is deceptive.
What is the length of this one folded and opened?

Thanks.

Ray
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90mm closed, 159mm open, blade 70mm

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Bartleby said:
Dug out my old copy of Levine's Guide which makes a few distinctions between sailor's rope knives and whaler's knives based on size and whether or not a bail is present. It seems the "sailor's rope knife" is at least 4" long closed, usually with a bail. A "whaler," according to Levine, is under 4" generally without a bail (although they may have a lanyard hole), and used for lighter line.
A knife with a locking marlin spike is a "Rigger's knife", while a knife without a lock for the spike is "yachtsman's knife"
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Apparently, Case did not get that memo...

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Astronaut FX said:
Apparently, Case did not get that memo...
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Well, as is hinted at by his book's title, Mr. Levine is sometimes best seen as a guide not a commander.

The earliest example of a whaler I could find seems larger than his parameters as well:

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The fourth knife from the bottom on the far right appears to have the blade etch "For New England Whalers" when enlarged, and certainly looks like a larger version of a sheepsfoot sailor's rope knife.
 
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This looks like a very comfortable knife to use.
Am I correct that the blade is about 2 inches? That would be perfect for me.
May or may not kick this one outta my pocket.
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Blade is closer to 2.75 inches, 3.5 inches closed. I was very pleasantly surprised by this knife. The knife and Oakedge’s service and communication during and after the sale was top notch. Personal (not automated) email after delivery to check on my satisfaction. That’s always nice these days.
 
Astronaut FX said:
Blade is closer to 2.75 inches, 3.5 inches closed. I was very pleasantly surprised by this knife. The knife and Oakedge’s service and communication during and after the sale was top notch. Personal (not automated) email after delivery to check on my satisfaction. That’s always nice these days.
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About the size of the Otter Anchor Knife, which I am enjoying carrying! I have had the same personal experience with Oakedge, when I purchased a Barlow knife from them. Really first class!
 
Astronaut FX said:
Blade is closer to 2.75 inches, 3.5 inches closed. I was very pleasantly surprised by this knife. The knife and Oakedge’s service and communication during and after the sale was top notch. Personal (not automated) email after delivery to check on my satisfaction. That’s always nice these days.
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For Father's Day, my daughters presented me with a worked back Oakedge Sheepsfoot! Like my other Oakedge knives, its almost too pretty to carry but so absolutely solid and practical it will make a great everyday user! It hits my original specs of 3.5" when carried without the pouch, but the pouch does add a touch of class!
 
Bartleby said:
For Father's Day, my daughters presented me with a worked back Oakedge Sheepsfoot! Like my other Oakedge knives, its almost too pretty to carry but so absolutely solid and practical it will make a great everyday user! It hits my original specs of 3.5" when carried without the pouch, but the pouch does add a touch of class!
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How’s the Oakedge been?
 
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