Stockman lovers be heard!!

Smiling Knife - I like that Joseph Rodgers. The sheepsfoot is really showing the Sheffield influence, almost a lambsfoot.

Does the tang stamp reference any monarch (for dating purposes)?
 
I agree with Lambertiana; that is a special stockman, s-k. I can't help but think it was aimed squarely at the American cowboy!!
 
lambertiana said:
Smiling Knife - I like that Joseph Rodgers. The sheepsfoot is really showing the Sheffield influence, almost a lambsfoot.

Does the tang stamp reference any monarch (for dating purposes)?
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What is the differnce between a sheepfoot and a lambsfoot?
 
I have never looked at BUCK knives is that a standard blade arrangement on the RED BUCK in SunnyD's post previuos page?:D I Love SCHRADE and have no knowledge of a knife w/ that blade configuration I really like it as IT is different from the normal layout!:)
 
neeman said:
What is the differnce between a sheepfoot and a lambsfoot?
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Neeman,

I believe that the sheepfoot blade comes down more or less near vertical at the tip whereas the lambfoot is angled out a bit more acutely at the tip but less exaggeratedly than a wharncliffe.

Does that make sense to you?
 
Hi and thanks for the comments on the knife everyone. It does not have any reference to a monarch. Joseph Rodgers and the * + on the front of the tangs and Sheffield England on the back. I think Blues has the answer. My understanding is that a sheepsfoot has roughly parallel top and bottom edges and more dramatic drop at the tip. Lambsfoot more of a taper with the two edges becoming closer from tang to tip and a more gradual rounding at the tip.
 
Blues said:
Neeman,

I believe that the sheepfoot blade comes down more or less near vertical at the tip whereas the lambfoot is angled out a bit more acutely at the tip but less exaggeratedly than a wharncliffe.

Does that make sense to you?
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OK

So when does a sheepsfoot become a coping blade?
 
A coping blade is usually slimmer, for trimming curves and compound mating surfaces, when fitting molding joints. I've actually used one for that purpose, when I used to do millwork and joinery, years ago. Similar or identical to a cut off pen blade. A sheepfoot is a bigger blade, much wider.
 
neeman said:
Thanks.

If you don't ask you won't learn!
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Here's the perfect example, neeman! These two knives have both blades. A sheepfoot main, and a coping secondary, alongside a small clip secondary.
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The main blade on the previous post has a bit more gradual slope on the end than most sheepfoot blades, but it is a sheepfoot alright. The knife on the right of this group is the more usual sheepfoot configuration..
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Trevor Ablett of Sheffield calls this blade a lambfoot. As in many things to do with cutlery, it seems a matter of degree...

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waynorth said:
Here's the perfect example, neeman! These two knives have both blades. A sheepfoot main, and a coping secondary, alongside a small clip secondary.
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The knife itself is a perfect example!!!

I get the three patterns.

thanks
 
neeman said:
A matter of degrees?
That knife is a PhD!
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Well, Neeman, the knife doesn't look quite as pretty as it once did due to sharpening and scratches but the next time you come stateside for business or pleasure just send me the address you want it sent to and I'll have it there waiting for you. Just send me a note via email or PM.

(Or if you have a friend or colleague here going to Israel who can carry it over for you, I'll send it to your designee. I don't think it's worth spending a lot of money on international shipping and dealing with potential Customs hassles and duties.)
 
Blues said:
Well, Neeman, the knife doesn't look quite as pretty as it once did due to sharpening and scratches but the next time you come stateside for business or pleasure just send me the address you want it sent to and I'll have it there waiting for you. Just send me a note via email or PM.
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Elliott,

I am honored by your generosity.
Thank you!

Neeman
 
Well, I've wanted a Sowbelly since someone, James Todd I think, posted some photos of a great looking 5 blade custom. So having finally reached a point where funds and desire converged, I bought a Schatt & Morgan series XVIII sowbelly. This just came in the mail:

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I've read somewhere in the last few months, not here can't remember, that Queen's qc has been going downhill the last few years. But I haveto say, the f&f of this knife is noticably improved over that of the S&M file and wire Wildcat DrillerWhitller (thats a mouthful) that I purchased a year or so ago.

Other than that, the only other Stockman type knife I have is an American made 34OT that was a gift from a fine gentleman that I don't see around here anymore. I think I'll try a group picture and post it up in a little while.




well, how about sooner rather than later. :)
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I keep the Old Timer oiled but no matter what I do it develops spotting. I like it a whole lot though, incredibly solid little knife.
 
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roughedges - when you say that old timer develops spotting, do you mean staining or rust spotting? Properly maintained it shouldn't be developing rust, but the staining is normal for carbon steel.
 
Its staining, no rust that I can see. I guess I thought keeping it oiled would lessen it though. Truth be told, I've owned very few true carbon steel knives that weren't coated in something. :o
 
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