Sheffield Muti-tool

[smiling-knife]

Hi everyone, I am a lurker in this forum and enjoy your discussion of SAKs and multi-tools.

I collect older Sheffield knives. I have this one from the 1800s with ivory scales, corkscrew, toothpick and tweezers. It was made by Harrison Bros & Howson... cutlers to her majesty (Victoria). It has some writing on the blade leading me to believe it was a salesman's or shop sample at one time. I hope it is of interest to your here.

 

[Will Power]

More than a lurker but a provider of very interesting historical items:thumbup:

This one looks in particularly good shape as well, must have been a pricey item when new.Wonder if anybody has a collection of old knife ads, catalogues and prices? THEY would be interesting to look at.

Thanks for you pix, your photography does the knives justice too:thumbup:

 

[smiling-knife]

Thank-you for your kind response willgoy. It is much appreciated. I agree. It would be very interesting to see what these old knives sold for and how much they would be in today's money. Best wishes. s-k

 

[JOOLIESEWS]

She's a real beauty smiling-knife! Thanks for sharing.

I've seen some reproductions of old Joseph Rodgers (cutlers to HIS majesty) catalogs for sale on eBay occasionally. Being copies, the prices for these catalogs were affordable, and the information within just as good. Perhaps one of those might help.

Speaking of old Sheffield knives, George Ibberson, John Watts, Joseph Westby and many others also turned out some very fine work from that town. The variety and handmade quality of the Sheffield knives from this era are truly remarkable.

Bob