A nice collection! You’re right, these are much more traditional than Böker or GEC knives. That doesn’t make them better or worse, but just more traditional. These are pinned, not riveted, and the liners are dished, not flat. However, I believe that the blades are now all cut from sheet, rather than forged, and mostly CNC ground. They’re really nice and very collectible for reasonable money. Certainly that’s why I collect them. They are, as I’m sure you know, very addictive! Great to see all of yours, thank you!
I'm a big Sheffield knife fan/collector so needless to say I enjoyed having a look at you collection! There are so many Sheffield knife makers to collect but the bulk of my collection is made up with A.Wrights and G.Wostenholms,so I'm waiting for you to add a Wostenholm to yours....
I've been eying a G. Wostenholm Barlow lately. There's a reason I'm called "TheKnifeRaven", I'm always on the lookout for shiny things! Thanks again for watching.
I've been contemplating a Michael May for some time now but I'm unsure of the quality. I've heard some people say that they've had problems and I notice Paddy said he no longer has his. What do you reckon, are they worth me trying or give them a miss?
I have 3 M Mays and I love them! The only grumble I have is that on one of them the tang stamp is partly hidden,but I think he has resolved that issue now. My most recent purchase was a Clayton Barlow with cherry covers and as Paddy would say it is stunning! My lambsfoot with bocote covers was about £50 less than the Clayton and it also gorgeous ,so I dont have a problem recommending M. May to you Ed!
@@ianrankin1293 Thanks Ian. I think I'll probably get one. I also liked the look of the lambsfoot in Bocote and also the one with the odd shaped handle ( I've temporarily forgotten the model name, ergonomic??). So they might well be my starting point. Cheers.👍
A nice variety there. I have to agree that the AW Lambsfoots are the best blade shape ( of the different manufacturers).I really like the sharp angle of the blade. And I also agree with Slick who has said previously that the Senator is his favourite shape. It's mine too. Unfortunately for some reason that I just can't explain I really don't like the clip point blade of the Barlow's and yet as you say they are the most historic. Perhaps I'm odd. By sheer coincidence whilst writing this I've just been sent an email saying that two AW's I've ordered have been posted today. Woo hoo! Keep 'em coming.👍
@@TheKnifeRaven The ones that are being sent are a Senator in ebony and a large Lambsfoot in ebony with a large Lambsfoot in oak to follow. It's a shame that they're only using the Bog Oak for Ettricks. I'd definitely like a Lambsfoot and a Senator in that. I'm highly envious of Slick having the Moonraker exclusives that I missed. I did manage to get the Spalted Beech though. I've noticed that there's a shop in Australia with a number of AW's in various woods that aren't available here, I'm wondering what it would cost to send them back to the UK.😨😂
@@ed.barker7069 Psst, I have a secret for you. They made the Senator in Bog Oak as a special order for "TopShelfWorldwide". It's an Aussie knife dealer, I believe. I'm thinking of getting one, so should you!
@@TheStreamingEnderman The question is, are they recently made knives with the improved QC or are they old ones that have been sitting there for some time?
Living just an hours drive from Sheffield, as a Yorkshireman, I suppose I should hang my head in shame, for not having any Sheffield made knives, in my little collection,, I'm gonna "get my finger out" as we say, and start searching for an old I,XL, to start things off,,,, 😅,, great video,, I'm not jealous at all, ha ha, ps,, that Michael May knife, is fantastic,, 😊
Be careful! Sheffield knives are *very* addictive! Once you buy one, you just can't stop! Good luck in your hunt, I wish you the best of luck! Cheers! 😁
Could you help me identify a Sheffield knife? Was my grandfathers, Stamped “ George Wostenholm” Sheffield England IXL . Two blade jack knife with stag handles.
Well, I’m not the most adept at dating knives, but I guess I could try. Unfortunately, I would have to attempt to date it solely on description, as I don’t have a public Email address or any other social media platform for image sharing. Regardless, I’ll try my best to help based on what knowledge I have. I suppose my first question is this: do you have any idea when your grandfather obtained this knife? Also, I should probably ask what kind of jack knife it is. What are the blade shapes? Cheers!
Very nice collection! I must have some. Do you order the AWS, Eyewitness, and Michael May pieces directly from their website, or is there a North American distributor where I can find them? Thanks!
Hi there and thank you! I get my M. Mays direct from Michael. Taylor's Premier Collection, I like Fendrihan.ca / Fendrihan.com A. Wright, I tend to buy either direct, or from Heinnie Haynes UK. You can get most of these brands from 'James & Company', a seller on the Forum; All About Pocket Knives. (AAPK) However, they only ship within the U.S.A. hope this helped!
Good morning! I purchased this piece at Fendrihan.ca there is a U.S.A. website, too. Fendrihan.com In fact, I just bought another of this type of knife, there yesterday! Cheers!
I don't know were you get your knives but most of the knives I've seen with the Sheffield name were cheap junk knives. Just like the ones made in Ireland bought many of them for a buck a piece
Many of those cheap Sheffield knives were from old brands that have since retired or gone under. The brands I (mostly) buy from are fairly decent and frequently expensive. Eye Witness is a good example of a quality Sheffield knife. Although make sure it says "Premier Collection", as the basic ones can be sketchy at times. Cheers!
@@TheKnifeRaven yeah I haven't seen any in a long time the knives I recall had the handle scales attached by folded over tabs just tin and plastic you could bend the blades like aluminum lol. I have to admit I've seen a few I would like to get a hold of but I've been to The World's Largest Knife store in the Smokey Mountains and they didn't carry any only one I did see is called a bartenders friend a blade bottle opener and cork screw it did say Sheffield England.
A nice collection! You’re right, these are much more traditional than Böker or GEC knives. That doesn’t make them better or worse, but just more traditional. These are pinned, not riveted, and the liners are dished, not flat. However, I believe that the blades are now all cut from sheet, rather than forged, and mostly CNC ground. They’re really nice and very collectible for reasonable money. Certainly that’s why I collect them. They are, as I’m sure you know, very addictive! Great to see all of yours, thank you!
I'm glad you liked the video! Dished liners are a fact I always neglect to mention in my videos! Again, thanks for stopping by!
I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks for taking us through a tour of your Sheffield collection 👌.
My pleasure! I'm happy you enjoyed!
Great collection sir,thanks for taking the time to do it.atb paddy
My pleasure! I'm glad you liked it! 😁
I'm a big Sheffield knife fan/collector so needless to say I enjoyed having a look at you collection! There are so many Sheffield knife makers to collect but the bulk of my collection is made up with A.Wrights and G.Wostenholms,so I'm waiting for you to add a Wostenholm to yours....
I've been eying a G. Wostenholm Barlow lately. There's a reason I'm called "TheKnifeRaven", I'm always on the lookout for shiny things! Thanks again for watching.
I've been contemplating a Michael May for some time now but I'm unsure of the quality. I've heard some people say that they've had problems and I notice Paddy said he no longer has his. What do you reckon, are they worth me trying or give them a miss?
I have 3 M Mays and I love them! The only grumble I have is that on one of them the tang stamp is partly hidden,but I think he has resolved that issue now. My most recent purchase was a Clayton Barlow with cherry covers and as Paddy would say it is stunning! My lambsfoot with bocote covers was about £50 less than the Clayton and it also gorgeous ,so I dont have a problem recommending M. May to you Ed!
@@ianrankin1293 Thanks Ian. I think I'll probably get one. I also liked the look of the lambsfoot in Bocote and also the one with the odd shaped handle ( I've temporarily forgotten the model name, ergonomic??).
So they might well be my starting point. Cheers.👍
@@ed.barker7069 I had to get mine fixed, but I love their style. Be careful, however...As Michael's response time leaves something to be desired!
Very Very nice collection. Youve had some bad luck with back springs breaking. That hasnt happend to me yet. I gotta watch this again.
Glad you enjoyed! That's three breaks, so far. Hopefully the only three! Cheers!
A nice variety there. I have to agree that the AW Lambsfoots are the best blade shape ( of the different manufacturers).I really like the sharp angle of the blade. And I also agree with Slick who has said previously that the Senator is his favourite shape. It's mine too. Unfortunately for some reason that I just can't explain I really don't like the clip point blade of the Barlow's and yet as you say they are the most historic. Perhaps I'm odd.
By sheer coincidence whilst writing this I've just been sent an email saying that two AW's I've ordered have been posted today. Woo hoo!
Keep 'em coming.👍
You too? My Bog Oak Ettricks just shipped early today! What knives did you get?
@@TheKnifeRaven The ones that are being sent are a Senator in ebony and a large Lambsfoot in ebony with a large Lambsfoot in oak to follow. It's a shame that they're only using the Bog Oak for Ettricks. I'd definitely like a Lambsfoot and a Senator in that. I'm highly envious of Slick having the Moonraker exclusives that I missed. I did manage to get the Spalted Beech though. I've noticed that there's a shop in Australia with a number of AW's in various woods that aren't available here, I'm wondering what it would cost to send them back to the UK.😨😂
@@ed.barker7069 Psst, I have a secret for you. They made the Senator in Bog Oak as a special order for "TopShelfWorldwide". It's an Aussie knife dealer, I believe. I'm thinking of getting one, so should you!
@@TheStreamingEnderman The question is, are they recently made knives with the improved QC or are they old ones that have been sitting there for some time?
@@ed.barker7069 I believe they are newer, but I could probably ask.
Per. your recommendation have ordered an Ettrick. Good video and so informative.
I'm happy to help! Cheers!
Nice collection! I suggest you keep a look out for George Wostenholm IXL knife's as well.
I've been trying! They're not easy to find, sadly...
Nice thank you
You're welcome!
Living just an hours drive from Sheffield, as a Yorkshireman, I suppose I should hang my head in shame, for not having any Sheffield made knives, in my little collection,,
I'm gonna "get my finger out" as we say, and start searching for an old I,XL, to start things off,,,, 😅,, great video,, I'm not jealous at all, ha ha,
ps,, that Michael May knife, is fantastic,, 😊
Be careful! Sheffield knives are *very* addictive! Once you buy one, you just can't stop! Good luck in your hunt, I wish you the best of luck! Cheers! 😁
Could you help me identify a Sheffield knife? Was my grandfathers, Stamped “ George Wostenholm”
Sheffield England
IXL . Two blade jack knife with stag handles.
Would like to get some idea how old it may be.
Well, I’m not the most adept at dating knives, but I guess I could try. Unfortunately, I would have to attempt to date it solely on description, as I don’t have a public Email address or any other social media platform for image sharing. Regardless, I’ll try my best to help based on what knowledge I have. I suppose my first question is this: do you have any idea when your grandfather obtained this knife? Also, I should probably ask what kind of jack knife it is. What are the blade shapes?
Cheers!
Very nice collection!
I must have some.
Do you order the AWS, Eyewitness, and Michael May pieces directly from their website, or is there a North American distributor where I can find them?
Thanks!
Hi there and thank you! I get my M. Mays direct from Michael. Taylor's Premier Collection, I like Fendrihan.ca / Fendrihan.com A. Wright, I tend to buy either direct, or from Heinnie Haynes UK. You can get most of these brands from 'James & Company', a seller on the Forum; All About Pocket Knives. (AAPK) However, they only ship within the U.S.A. hope this helped!
@@TheKnifeRaven you’re welcome, and thank you!
That helps a lot and I appreciate your reply.
Nice collection . Can I ask where did you buy the 11:16 slim version from ?
Good morning! I purchased this piece at Fendrihan.ca there is a U.S.A. website, too. Fendrihan.com In fact, I just bought another of this type of knife, there yesterday! Cheers!
@@TheKnifeRaven Nice, thanks I’ll check it out :)
@@RobertOrgRobert Glad I could help. There are quite a few handle materials in stock. Cheers!
Does Sheffield make any two blade Barlows?😊
Absolutely! Taylors's A. Wright and sometimes Rodgers. Try Fendrihan.com and search "Taylor's Eye Witness", they have some excellent examples! Cheers!
lee white was not trained by Mickey may, Lee worked at Taylor eye before Micheal
Hm, might I ask how/where you acquired this information?
I don't know were you get your knives but most of the knives I've seen with the Sheffield name were cheap junk knives. Just like the ones made in Ireland bought many of them for a buck a piece
Many of those cheap Sheffield knives were from old brands that have since retired or gone under. The brands I (mostly) buy from are fairly decent and frequently expensive. Eye Witness is a good example of a quality Sheffield knife. Although make sure it says "Premier Collection", as the basic ones can be sketchy at times.
Cheers!
@@TheKnifeRaven yeah I haven't seen any in a long time the knives I recall had the handle scales attached by folded over tabs just tin and plastic you could bend the blades like aluminum lol. I have to admit I've seen a few I would like to get a hold of but I've been to The World's Largest Knife store in the Smokey Mountains and they didn't carry any only one I did see is called a bartenders friend a blade bottle opener and cork screw it did say Sheffield England.
The older knives are great but the new ones made by lee white are not so good.
How so?
Watch my video “ Taylors eye witness not so good “
I have 19 TEW Barlows 17 by Lee White and one each by Andrew Smith and Denise Pettigrew and they are all very good!!
@@rowlandbrant674 the one I have is junk.
@@Beaverbush1969That's a shame. Is it from the Premier Line?