Old Brit from Sheffield

[Arie Leib]

Hello Gentlemen
I’m pleased to introduce you a gem from Sheffield, H. G. Long & Co (Henry Godfrey Long). Very British and very old school knife. Which is at least 100 years old, if you believe the information about Sheffield knifemakers. The knife is in perfect condition both externally and internally. The spring works perfectly to open and close, producing beautiful clicks. Once again I will express my annoyance at the decline of Sheffield and with it the whole Great British knife culture. But fortunately we have Solingen and Thiers. German and French cousins did not let their British brothers' models die. For example, Otter produces this model of knife under the name "Ankermesser". Also it is produced by FONTENILLE PATAUD under the name London and several other French manufacturers under the name "Anchor". By the way, our friend Rudi recently ordered it and we are all looking forward to him sharing it with us. Enjoy

 

[Abu]

Hi @Arie Leib, thats a very fine catch of good old Sheffield production!

For example, Otter produces this model of knife under the name "Ankermesser".

Hmmm, 🤔 not shure its comparable to an „Ankermesser“ or „London“ as both have a straight edge. Anyway it could have been useful for naval tasks. On the other hand british people are passionated gardeners, where the knife fits, too.

Abu

 

[Arie Leib]

Hi @Arie Leib, thats a very fine catch of good old Sheffield production!


Hmmm, 🤔 not shure its comparable to an „Ankermesser“ or „London“ as both have a straight edge. Anyway it could have been useful for naval tasks. On the other hand british people are passionated gardeners, where the knife fits, too.

Abu

Thank you 🙏
You are right again, Dear Abu
This is a garden pruning knife, not navy

 

[Arie Leib]

You are absolutely right, Ankermesser and London have a straight blade, and the curve is on the back side. This is probably a sign that I need to buy both of them 😀😉