Style/Model

TwoDogs · Jul 1, 2010

This one is a new one on me, may be very common and I have just never seen one. Got it for my job, I'm talking about the larger of the two in the picture. Sort of a hawkbill and sheepsfoot combo......any ideas on what this one is called and or used for? Any ideas on a maker? Either way it should work good for what I need it for.

Thanks all,

TwoDogs

black mamba · Jul 1, 2010

I would call it a gardener's jack, or a pruning knife. Nice, large pattern.

mitch13 · Jul 1, 2010

Reminds me of a shefield pattern.
I knew I'ld seen something similar. I just did a search & think it's probably an earlier farrier's model. Here's a link, mods hope it's okay the only picture I've found of 1.
http://www.knivesaustralia.com.au/littlemesters.html#ettrick-buff
cheers
mitch

TwoDogs · Jul 2, 2010

Sure looks like the same style......thank you very much for your help!!

TwoDogs

mitch13 · Jul 2, 2010

Glad I could help, it's an interesting pattern.
What jobs are you going to use it for?
mitch

navihawk · Jul 2, 2010

BRL's forum will give you some good info.

TwoDogs · Jul 3, 2010

Using it mostly to cut rope and nylon freight straps...used in freight shipping. Need something with bite for that type of work. I'm always on the lookout for a new or different pattern that would work well for that.

Thanks again for the help!

mitch13 · Jul 3, 2010

It should work wel forr that.
cheers
mitch