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This is the same style as mine, I notice this one is damascus, that's kinda cool.
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This is the same style as mine, I notice this one is damascus, that's kinda cool.
They're still used by Farriers today. We have the Farrier out on a regular basis on the farm. I must try and take more interest in her knives (Yes it is a her, our local Farrier), and ask about them.
Mick
Here is an oddball from away back. A Simmons Hardware Co. All 3 blades are stamped and the odd blade is called a fleam ..... in case you wanted to open a vein and let out some blood. :thinking: Lovely old pick bone scales.
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Next comes a pair of what were known as "Rooster nutters." I'll let y'all use your imagination for what they were used for. :angel: The first one is marked Haver-Glover and the second is marked Ulster USA. The little Haver-Glover is only 2 5/8" closed and came to me razor sharp with a snap that would cut a finger off if you weren't careful. ;)
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Nice knives fellas! Those farrier's knives are very similar to crook knives used like a small one handed draw knife for carving canoe paddles and countless other things, very handy. They were popular up until about 100 years ago;
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u.../Photo0367.jpg
Here's one I did for a mate that was going on a bowyer course, it's antler, stainless, red fibre liner and buffalo horn with an O1 carbon blade...
Hey Jimmy,
Here's a brother to your "veterinary knife". It's a Simmons Hardware too.
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/u...29-2009018.jpg
Wish mine was picked bone rather than ebony. Yours is a NICE
No rooster nutters to show.
I do have a horseman's knife in fairly poor shape though. Made by none other than TAYLOR "eye witness"
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/u...rseman006s.jpg
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/u...rseman004s.jpg