What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

Jack Black said:
I know what you mean, I always have an Electrician or Farmer in my bag :) :thumbsup:

Fabulous pic buddy :cool: :thumbsup:

Thanks Steve :) Sorry, it is a vintage Carl Schlieper gifted to me by @Campbellclanman :) Great steel, and I love the pattern :cool: :thumbsup:

Thanks a lot David, you too my friend :) :thumbsup:

I hope you have a great day my friend, wonderful photos, as always :cool: :thumbsup:

Sweet Bob :) :thumbsup:

Fine fleet Gary! :) :thumbsup:

Sweet pairing Steve :) :thumbsup:

Looks like an interesting place John :cool: Ginger beer is one of the few soft drinks I enjoy! :D :thumbsup:

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Thanks pal, made over here. If they still make it, I'd be happy to send you one over :thumbsup:
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Its the first time ive heard of these knives have you seen or got one yourself?
 
I walked a very small part of my regular woodsy walk today,short steps and couldnt breath well.

I got out my car and realised I had forgotten my walking pole.

No problem I had brought 3 knives with me and there was a fallen branch.

A quick very efficent SAK saw and I was sorted,boy did I need it.

It was so boggy my feet felt like they where encased in lead,I really could have done without the extra effort.

My regular bench seat had been blown into the water so I sat on some steps to trim my walking stick.

I had forgotten about this knive Jack had sent me,being in England I had wrapped it up and hidden it in the bottom of my bag just in case I was stopped on the way.

WOW what a blade my hands are also weak but this just removed the knots and rounded the end with ease and very little force.

The balance is perfect,the handle is amazing it gives perfect grip and the way it dips for the thumb is also just perfect (I had my doubts till I used it).

This is a woodsmans type knife it cuts wood better than any slicer.

The dangler sheath is made from the toughest leather and extremy well made,I will break it in.

I had also brought along my Corsican knife for a change,3 cracking but very different knives.

I will put more photos in the walk in nature thread.

This song came to mind when I was using the big knife.


THANKS TO JACK







I forgot I used the big knife to put a flat edge on another fallen brach and made an excellent scraper for my boots.
Its won me ove with one trip its so easy to use.









































 
Johnnythefox said:
I walked a very small part of my regular woodsy walk today,short steps and couldnt breath well.

I got out my car and realised I had forgotten my walking pole.

No problem I had brought 3 knives with me and there was a fallen branch.

A quick very efficent SAK saw and I was sorted,boy did I need it.

It was so boggy my feet felt like they where encased in lead,I really could have done without the extra effort.

My regular bench seat had been blown into the water so I sat on some steps to trim my walking stick.

I had forgotten about this knive Jack had sent me,being in England I had wrapped it up and hidden it in the bottom of my bag just in case I was stopped on the way.

WOW what a blade my hands are also weak but this just removed the knots and rounded the end with ease and very little force.

The balance is perfect,the handle is amazing it gives perfect grip and the way it dips for the thumb is also just perfect (I had my doubts till I used it).

This is a woodsmans type knife it cuts wood better than any slicer.

The dangler sheath is made from the toughest leather and extremy well made,I will break it in.

I had also brought along my Corsican knife for a change,3 cracking but very different knives.

I will put more photos in the walk in nature thread.

This song came to mind when I was using the big knife.


THANKS TO JACK







I forgot I used the big knife to put a flat edge on another fallen brach and made an excellent scraper for my boots.
Its won me ove with one trip its so easy to use.









































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Great improvising! Glad you had the tools to get the job done. I love that stubby horn handled one, can you tell me more about it?
 
Johnnythefox said:
Its the first time ive heard of these knives have you seen or got one yourself?
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I don't have one John, but I do remember them, and have handled them (I have an odd knife where one of the blades has been replaced by one from that series). In the 70's and 80's, Sheffield was struggling against foreign competition, and a prime example was SAKs. A few of the firms tried various more modern knives, like the Ibberson Action Knives, and the Rodgers Regimentals, but it was too little, too late, unfortunately :( I think meako meako has a couple of the Regimentals. I think I have one of the Ibberson's Action Knives, which I think you might like, and will try to remember to send you :thumbsup:
Johnnythefox said:
I walked a very small part of my regular woodsy walk today,short steps and couldnt breath well.

I got out my car and realised I had forgotten my walking pole.

No problem I had brought 3 knives with me and there was a fallen branch.

A quick very efficent SAK saw and I was sorted,boy did I need it.

It was so boggy my feet felt like they where encased in lead,I really could have done without the extra effort.

My regular bench seat had been blown into the water so I sat on some steps to trim my walking stick.

I had forgotten about this knive Jack had sent me,being in England I had wrapped it up and hidden it in the bottom of my bag just in case I was stopped on the way.

WOW what a blade my hands are also weak but this just removed the knots and rounded the end with ease and very little force.

The balance is perfect,the handle is amazing it gives perfect grip and the way it dips for the thumb is also just perfect (I had my doubts till I used it).

This is a woodsmans type knife it cuts wood better than any slicer.

The dangler sheath is made from the toughest leather and extremy well made,I will break it in.

I had also brought along my Corsican knife for a change,3 cracking but very different knives.

I will put more photos in the walk in nature thread.

This song came to mind when I was using the big knife.


THANKS TO JACK







I forgot I used the big knife to put a flat edge on another fallen brach and made an excellent scraper for my boots.
Its won me ove with one trip its so easy to use.









































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Glad you were able to find a use for that one mate :) :thumbsup:
 
ZHoovie said:
Great improvising! Glad you had the tools to get the job done. I love that stubby horn handled one, can you tell me more about it?
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It is a traditional Corsican sheppards knife.

The local blacksmith would forge the knife (wide so it would last a long time when sharpened).

The handle would be from the horns of mouflon sheep plus just 2 pins to hold it together, so just 4 parts in total.

Very simple to make from local sourced parts.

Corsica was a very poor and tough country,reflected in the knife.

Now they can be very expensive as they are built to a higher standard and have become a bit trendy (like mine was).







 
Jack Black said:
I don't have one John, but I do remember them, and have handled them (I have an odd knife where one of the blades has been replaced by one from that series). In the 70's and 80's, Sheffield was struggling against foreign competition, and a prime example was SAKs. A few of the firms tried various more modern knives, like the Ibberson Action Knives, and the Rodgers Regimentals, but it was too little, too late, unfortunately :( I think meako meako has a couple of the Regimentals. I think I have one of the Ibberson's Action Knives, which I think you might like, and will try to remember to send you :thumbsup:

Glad you were able to find a use for that one mate :) :thumbsup:
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I am very pleased with it its top class imho.

Pity I cant wear it on my belt with the dangler and go into the city centre. 😁

Could you imagine the consternation if I did.🤣
 
Johnnythefox said:
It is a traditional Corsican sheppards knife.

The local blacksmith would forge the knife (wide so it would last a long time when sharpened).

The handle would be from the horns of mouflon sheep plus just 2 pins to hold it together, so just 4 parts in total.

Very simple to make from local sourced parts.

Corsica was a very poor and tough country,reflected in the knife.

Now they can be very expensive as they are built to a higher standard and have become a bit trendy (like mine was).







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Thanks for the quick reply! Simple as it is, that's still a pretty good looking piece. The stamp looks like some kind of crop or berry?
 
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