"Made in Sheffield" 1830-1930, A golden age ?

[Mike Robuck]

Thanks Duncan and Will. I've looked for this pattern for a while.

 

[herder]

A nice IXL pen blade from LongBlade, and wonderful example in that Butler horseman's knife from Mike R.

Here is another old Butler model with a single sheep foot blade. A good sized knife with a handle length of 4-1/2 inches.

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[RayseM]

As one who typically needs to justify every knife purchase - has to be one I will use - I could carry this one without any hesitation or reason other than it is a genuine old beaut!

Big WOW from me LongBlade

Ray

 

[Campbellclanman]

Ray I agree - that Stag is something else isnt it!

Herder - What a Fantastic Butler!!!! Wow!!

 

[Will Power]

A nice IXL pen blade from LongBlade, and wonderful example in that Butler horseman's knife from Mike R.

Here is another old Butler model with a single sheep foot blade. A good sized knife with a handle length of 4-1/2 inches.

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A real beauty, and it powerfully shows the beauty of English knives when they were at the top of their game, albeit long,long ago...The proportions are impressive, outstanding Stag and very interesting kick. What draws me as well is the bolster, not too big and it looks quite unusual, no doubt there is a proper term for it but it appears like a pinched Rat-Tail to me Note the discrete nail nick too.

Great old leather bag that, is it a special type?

Thanks, Will

 

[Augie]

Thanks for bringing this great thread back up to the top guys, wonderful Sheffield knives being shown!

I had posted this one in the Old Knives thread when I found it but it belongs here, unused Joseph Rodgers stag congress with its original wrap, probably my favorite vintage knife.

 

[chuko]

Thanks for bringing this great thread back up to the top guys, wonderful Sheffield knives being shown!

I had posted this one in the Old Knives thread when I found it but it belongs here, unused Joseph Rodgers stag congress with its original wrap, probably my favorite vintage knife.

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Outstanding knife!!!

 

[waynorth]

George Butler. From a friend that knows way more than I do. "Tweedale's book says the Butler firm dates back to before 1774, and GEORGE Butler became boss and namesake circa 1837. Butler's acquired the ART (in the oval on the pile side of the blades) word mark in 1861. However, ENGLAND dates this knife after 1890, and the high quality construction suggests before 1915."
Levine's says the KEY mark was from Steer & Webster 1867. On the downside, someone was either very bad at sharpening or cleaned the blades. I'm still working on getting everything to open and close without a knife pick.

Real nice one, Mike!!

 

[Jak3]

Thanks for bringing this great thread back up to the top guys, wonderful Sheffield knives being shown!

I had posted this one in the Old Knives thread when I found it but it belongs here, unused Joseph Rodgers stag congress with its original wrap, probably my favorite vintage knife.

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Beautiful knife! I've seen none like it! A pleasure to look at and the packaging is charming as well, thanks for sharing!

 

[Mike Robuck]

Thanks and thanks for looking at it prior to me buying it Charlie. That’s literally the coolest complete package Augie!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Augie that Congress is top level stuff my friend. Wonderful Knife!!

 

[waynorth]

Wonderful knives, herder, Rayse and Augie!!
Here is an interesting Budding and Grafting knife that might precede 1930!?!?
Just under 3 1/2" long.

 

[Mike Robuck]

Nice Charlie! That swedge sure takes a sweeping turn. Never seen one like it.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Great Old S& R Charlie!!! I am sure that you could set a display with Budding Knives alone!

 

[RayseM]

I've got to start stalking antique stores and flea markets. You guys are knocking me out with these old beauties

Ray

 

[Blake the Blade]

A late Southern Richardson "bird nest" knife and one way outside of the "Golden" period, but a great Sheffield knife nonetheless. Fantastic thread!
Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr
Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr

 

[herder]

Thanks Campbellclanman, waynorth, and Will Power, and the leather bag is an old document carrier.

Great old Sheffield folders, Augie, waynorth, and Blake the Blade.

 

[waynorth]

Nice Charlie! That swedge sure takes a sweeping turn. Never seen one like it.

That "sweep" is a spud for teasing open the bark, to insert a bud Mike!
The snap to open position is quite stout for safety, because the spud might see occasional use "backwards"!

 

[Augie]

Lucked into this early Humphreys sportsmans knife yesterday, never thought I would be able to acquire a knife like this. I'm going to be pretty nervous until this one shows up, will take a lot of pictures when I have it in hand.

 

[black mamba]

Augie, is that ivory or bone? Beautiful, either way!