What is the Definition of Ettrick??

This thread always reminds me of Etrich Taube. Knife content: It was made to cut through the air.
 
Color me intrigued Charlie. Here is the one Ettrick I have from Willem. Ive always thought it to me an interesting pattern. I thought it was used as a knife for cleaning/breasting out small birds, but lots of folks here know knife history far better than I.


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Blade_green said:
Color me intrigued Charlie. Here is the one Ettrick I have from Willem. Ive always thought it to me an interesting pattern. I thought it was used as a knife for cleaning/breasting out small birds, but lots of folks here know knife history far better than I.


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Great interpretation of the Ettrick!!👍
Willem is a good craftsman!!
 
The Ettrick is a case of "less" being "more." My first thought when introduced to this pattern was, "Why would I want such a short blade, when I could fill the handle with something larger?" But then I remembered how much I enjoy using the sheepfoot blade on a 4" stockman and my thinking was corrected. That full sized handle and the shorter blade gives SO MUCH control. Those K'roos are beautiful!
 
black mamba said:
The Ettrick is a case of "less" being "more." My first thought when introduced to this pattern was, "Why would I want such a short blade, when I could fill the handle with something larger?" But then I remembered how much I enjoy using the sheepfoot blade on a 4" stockman and my thinking was corrected. That full sized handle and the shorter blade gives SO MUCH control. Those K'roos are beautiful!
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I believe you are correct Jeff. The handle blade ratio works well.
 
black mamba said:
The Ettrick is a case of "less" being "more." My first thought when introduced to this pattern was, "Why would I want such a short blade, when I could fill the handle with something larger?" But then I remembered how much I enjoy using the sheepfoot blade on a 4" stockman and my thinking was corrected. That full sized handle and the shorter blade gives SO MUCH control. Those K'roos are beautiful!
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Rufus1949 said:
I believe you are correct Jeff. The handle blade ratio works well.
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Still carrying mine today!! It is such a surprisingly great knife!!!
 
"The Ettrick

The Ettrick is a very traditional Sheffield pattern, which some claim goes back to the 1700s. Its name comes from the Scottish Ettrick Valley, where it was used by sheep farmers. (Quote, Jack Black)
Like the Lambfoot, it is slowly entering the North American lexicon!!!

With its abbreviated Wharncliffe-style blade, it could be safely used around newborn Lambs, as well as tending to all the related chores!! Through recent modern use, the knife has proved sufficient for our modern lives, having artistic as well as mundane value!!

Whittling and chip carving are a joy with this knife, as well as opening mail and peeling an apple!!

The full handle gives it excellent control, as well as the safety of a full grip!! Be the first in your group to own this special knife!!

Use it in Health and Joy!!

Charlie waynorth!!

Oil the joints!!!"


The back label for the Ettrick
 
waynorth said:
"The Ettrick

The Ettrick is a very traditional Sheffield pattern, which some claim goes back to the 1700s. Its name comes from the Scottish Ettrick Valley, where it was used by sheep farmers. (Quote, Jack Black)
Like the Lambfoot, it is slowly entering the North American lexicon!!!

With its abbreviated Wharncliffe-style blade, it could be safely used around newborn Lambs, as well as tending to all the related chores!! Through recent modern use, the knife has proved sufficient for our modern lives, having artistic as well as mundane value!!

Whittling and chip carving are a joy with this knife, as well as opening mail and peeling an apple!!

The full handle gives it excellent control, as well as the safety of a full grip!! Be the first in your group to own this special knife!!

Use it in Health and Joy!!

Charlie waynorth!!

Oil the joints!!!"


The back label for the Ettrick
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Take! 😅
 
Alex.Y. said:
Take!
waynorth said:
"The Ettrick

The Ettrick is a very traditional Sheffield pattern, which some claim goes back to the 1700s. Its name comes from the Scottish Ettrick Valley, where it was used by sheep farmers. (Quote, Jack Black)
Like the Lambfoot, it is slowly entering the North American lexicon!!!

With its abbreviated Wharncliffe-style blade, it could be safely used around newborn Lambs, as well as tending to all the related chores!! Through recent modern use, the knife has proved sufficient for our modern lives, having artistic as well as mundane value!!

Whittling and chip carving are a joy with this knife, as well as opening mail and peeling an apple!!

The full handle gives it excellent control, as well as the safety of a full grip!! Be the first in your group to own this special knife!!

Use it in Health and Joy!!

Charlie waynorth!!

Oil the joints!!!"


The back label for the Ettrick
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Here we go….. and Take.
 
waynorth said:
"The Ettrick

The Ettrick is a very traditional Sheffield pattern, which some claim goes back to the 1700s. Its name comes from the Scottish Ettrick Valley, where it was used by sheep farmers. (Quote, Jack Black)
Like the Lambfoot, it is slowly entering the North American lexicon!!!

With its abbreviated Wharncliffe-style blade, it could be safely used around newborn Lambs, as well as tending to all the related chores!! Through recent modern use, the knife has proved sufficient for our modern lives, having artistic as well as mundane value!!

Whittling and chip carving are a joy with this knife, as well as opening mail and peeling an apple!!

The full handle gives it excellent control, as well as the safety of a full grip!! Be the first in your group to own this special knife!!

Use it in Health and Joy!!

Charlie waynorth!!

Oil the joints!!!"


The back label for the Ettrick
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The suspense is killing me! What will the covers be?
 
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