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. It is a sort of Swayback Wharncliffe, but classic Ettricks have the blade set so that the whole knife (when open) forms a sort of lazy S. They may also appear to have a blade which is shorter than the length of the handle might suggest. Should be an interesting thread Charlie
Thanks Jack!
The blades seem to vary, from a straight edged Wharncliffe blade, to a (that word again) "lazy" curved pruning blade. Do both variations fall into the Ettrick category?
Also does the term "Ettrick" appear in catalogues or other print media from previous centuries?
Would Duncan's new knife be considered an "Ettrick?"
What a great design - it gives an old dog a new way of thinking about a pocket knife! Woof!