I've had a pretty hard (and hot) day in the garden, I'm covered in nettle stings and bramble scars, but the day has flown!
I came in at lunchtime to get a sausage sandwich, and the postie turned up with a package for me
Fixall
had very thoughtfully sent me three vintage Lambsfoot knives
The knives carry the makers marks of (from L to R) H.M. Slater (Venture), William Rodgers, and Herbert Robinson. Construction is a little different in each case.
Here's a closer look at them:
H.M. Slater, with Bexoid covers.
William Rodgers, with Horn covers.
Herbert Robinson, with Jigged Bone covers, worn smooth with use.
I think maybe we knife users of today could (like
@r8shell) learn a lot from some of those old knife owners, who bought the best knife they could afford, or perhaps received it as a gift or hand-me-down, and expected to use it for the rest of their days. I've seen plenty of Lambsfoot knives with considerably less blade than the Herbert Robinson, but those much-loved knives were clearly still in use
Hoping to get some better pics of these vintage Sheffield Lambs soon. Thanks a lot for your kindness
Fixall