That's awesome! What a beautiful pruning knife! My grandfather was a commercial truck driver for many years after WWII. He always carried a locking hawkbill knife that I loved. After he passed away in 2002 I acquired a box of old knives and what many would have thought worthless, to me it was worth a million. The knife he carried from the WWII era was from Utica Cutlery in Utica, N.Y. founded in 1910 and still functioning today. They still make a version of the same knife he carried and I purchased one. I have an old and a new Utica Pruning knife. The original handle scales are some type of dark wood. Possibly Rosewood. The new is a synthetic material and it also comes with a shackle that the original did not have. Sorry for rambling. Great video, thank you!
That’s so awesome, man. I seriously love hearing stories like that. I’m going to have to look into Utica Knives. I own some vintage tools by a company called Utica out of Utica, NY. Possibly at one time the same company? I found the hawkbill pruner you are referring to on Knifecenter. I love a traditional knife with a bail/shackle on it. So classic!!
@@GearedTowardGear1 It's def the same company. They built the metal working factory to create jobs and balance the economy in the region in 1910. They have been making pocket knives non-stop since then. Amazing story www.uticacutlery.com
Arthur Wright and Sons has been in business since 1947 - a couple of other Sheffield-based knife companies are George Wostenholm, which got its trademark in 1787 during the reign of George IV, and Joseph Rodgers, which got its trademark in 1764 during the reign of George III and were appointed as the Royal cutlers in the 1800s. Both are still making traditional knives today under the Egginton Group, a company that purchased several Sheffield-based cutlers during the collapse of Britain's industry in the Thatcher era to save them from dissolution.
Glad your enjoying it. Its intresting that the etterick blade went from being a pocket able folding gutting blade to a gardening tool, it still has my favorite profile of any blade, that Earl of Wharncliffes gamekeeper knew his stuff.
Hey Shawn the hell with it dude me and you will buy all the traditionals nobody else in the knife community digs them....... Personally I can't get enough of them and I think your on the same page........ Love it bro!!!!!!!! Keep goin!!!!!!!
Hello. A nice piece. I have a couple of A Wright lambs foot knives. Great pocket droppers and general usefull knives. Great gift. The only negative thing on my 2 is that you need solid nails to open that back spring. Others may find that positive. All the best.
Hey, Rhino. Very true it is a very strong spring. I have very short and pretty strong nails I guess, as I prefer a really strong spring, but I could see how that could be a detraction for some people for sure. Thanks for watching as always! 👊
Great version of the pruner pattern, and from Sheffield none the less! I've noticed on the handful of Sheffield made examples I have that the back spring tension is nice and strong. I think that's excellent for a good working knife. I do wish there was a US importer that brought more of these beauties in. Thanks for another outstanding review!
Thanks, JJ! I agree, I think there would be a huge market for these traditional English made knives if they were imported and readily available. Granted I haven’t taken any time to look and see if any of them are, but it’s certainly a useful little knife. Thanks for watching as always. Cheers!
Very nice knife. From the looks figured it was going to be fairly expensive. Surprised me when you said 20 bucks then what another 20 to ship it just joking kind of. Very interesting design really like the blade shape. Handle and back spring and bolsters were very nice. Really like the sharing on this blade.
Your example looks pretty good - I imagine your friend Jamie picked out a good 'un. I've given up buying A Wright knives because the build quality is so poor, I'm ashamed to say as a Brit. For decent quality at budget price I get Rough Ryders. For the real deal only a GEC will do.
I have been collecting Wrights lately, they're way better than before!
That's awesome! What a beautiful pruning knife! My grandfather was a commercial truck driver for many years after WWII. He always carried a locking hawkbill knife that I loved. After he passed away in 2002 I acquired a box of old knives and what many would have thought worthless, to me it was worth a million. The knife he carried from the WWII era was from Utica Cutlery in Utica, N.Y. founded in 1910 and still functioning today. They still make a version of the same knife he carried and I purchased one. I have an old and a new Utica Pruning knife. The original handle scales are some type of dark wood. Possibly Rosewood. The new is a synthetic material and it also comes with a shackle that the original did not have. Sorry for rambling. Great video, thank you!
That’s so awesome, man. I seriously love hearing stories like that. I’m going to have to look into Utica Knives. I own some vintage tools by a company called Utica out of Utica, NY. Possibly at one time the same company? I found the hawkbill pruner you are referring to on Knifecenter. I love a traditional knife with a bail/shackle on it. So classic!!
@@GearedTowardGear1 It's def the same company. They built the metal working factory to create jobs and balance the economy in the region in 1910. They have been making pocket knives non-stop since then. Amazing story www.uticacutlery.com
Arthur Wright and Sons has been in business since 1947 - a couple of other Sheffield-based knife companies are George Wostenholm, which got its trademark in 1787 during the reign of George IV, and Joseph Rodgers, which got its trademark in 1764 during the reign of George III and were appointed as the Royal cutlers in the 1800s. Both are still making traditional knives today under the Egginton Group, a company that purchased several Sheffield-based cutlers during the collapse of Britain's industry in the Thatcher era to save them from dissolution.
Great info - thanks!
What an awesome looking knife! Great for garden use as the name suggests!! Thanks for sharing brother!
Thanks for watching!!
This is real nice pattern
Very classic look to it. We were camping a couple of years ago and a guy was whittling with a knife that looked very similar
You should have stolen the knife from him. Just kidding. Sort of. Thanks for watching!!
Glad your enjoying it. Its intresting that the etterick blade went from being a pocket able folding gutting blade to a gardening tool, it still has my favorite profile of any blade, that Earl of Wharncliffes gamekeeper knew his stuff.
Right on, Jamie! It’s super useful! Thanks again my friend!!
Definitely a beautiful knife!! Really like the blade shape!! Thanks for sharing brother!!👊
Thanks for watching, GG!! Cheers my friend!
Hey Shawn the hell with it dude me and you will buy all the traditionals nobody else in the knife community digs them....... Personally I can't get enough of them and I think your on the same page........ Love it bro!!!!!!!! Keep goin!!!!!!!
Right on! I love my modern stuff too, but have been on a traditional kick lately. I love them ALL!! I want them all!!! Lol. Cheers man 🍻
Wow really nice looking knife!!! :D
Wow really nice I like this I would carry it but only in like a sleeve I wouldn't want to mess up the wood. Very nice of your friend to send that
Thanks for watching, Joseph! It was very generous for sure.
Beautiful knife...love that hawksbill design and the way it angles downwards 👍👍👍
Thanks so much for watching. Yeah, it’s a super interesting and useful design. Cheers!
Man that's a nice piece!!!!!!! Diggin that big time!!!!!!
Hello. A nice piece. I have a couple of A Wright lambs foot knives. Great pocket droppers and general usefull knives. Great gift. The only negative thing on my 2 is that you need solid nails to open that back spring. Others may find that positive. All the best.
Hey, Rhino. Very true it is a very strong spring. I have very short and pretty strong nails I guess, as I prefer a really strong spring, but I could see how that could be a detraction for some people for sure. Thanks for watching as always! 👊
Great version of the pruner pattern, and from Sheffield none the less! I've noticed on the handful of Sheffield made examples I have that the back spring tension is nice and strong. I think that's excellent for a good working knife. I do wish there was a US importer that brought more of these beauties in. Thanks for another outstanding review!
Thanks, JJ! I agree, I think there would be a huge market for these traditional English made knives if they were imported and readily available. Granted I haven’t taken any time to look and see if any of them are, but it’s certainly a useful little knife. Thanks for watching as always. Cheers!
@@GearedTowardGear1I agree that they would sell very well! I have looked for quite a while and they are very sparse in the US.
Very nice knife. From the looks figured it was going to be fairly expensive. Surprised me when you said 20 bucks then what another 20 to ship it just joking kind of. Very interesting design really like the blade shape. Handle and back spring and bolsters were very nice. Really like the sharing on this blade.
Thanks, Rick. It’s an interesting one for sure. You know I haven’t looked into shipping costs but that could certainly be something to consider.
Yeah man yeah yeah yeah....... Love it I'm pumped love them slippies!!!!!!
I know you do! I saw you were liking that Canvas Micarta Proper! Next on my list is the BestMan. Can’t believe I’ve waited this long to get one. 🤙👊🍻
Nice video i might buy this for myself and review it too lovely tool
Awesome, thanks so much for watching! All the best!
Is the pull on this model a nail breaker?
This is the only time I’m comfortable with anything related to prunes.
Hahaha!! 😂😂😂
What an awesome swayback.
It’s pretty neat, for sure. Kind of a droopy hawkbill-ish take on a swayback. I didn’t know what to call it other than a Peach Pruner, Lol.
Now all you need is a second job. Traditionals are infectious and addictive. Lol. Lovely knife. Atb paddy 👍😀☘️
😂😂😂. Very true, Paddy. I love traditional knives very much, and have been buying more and more non-locking blades lately. Thanks for watching!
Pretty cool knife as love the size of it and kinda dig the reverse blade swept if that is right to say....Good stuff....
Thanks, Scott. Yes it’s an interesting design for sure. When doing a draw cut it is very intuitive and useful. Cheers!
Nice looking knife, especially closed.
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
I'd love to pick one up!!!!!!
Your example looks pretty good - I imagine your friend Jamie picked out a good 'un. I've given up buying A Wright knives because the build quality is so poor, I'm ashamed to say as a Brit. For decent quality at budget price I get Rough Ryders. For the real deal only a GEC will do.
That’s a shame to hear their quality control has gone down the toilet. It is hard to beat a Rough Rider as far as value that’s for sure.
Nice! A "lazy wharncliff" if you will. A bit of droopage in the blade gives it some character.
Lol, it’s like a wharcliffe that had a little too much to drink, haha. Thanks for watching, Bruce!!
Interesting knife 👍
Thanks, Kevin. It definitely is interesting.
I love that profile
It’s really attractive. And it’s grown on me over time. In a draw cut grip it is really quite useful. Thanks for watching, BJ! Cheers 🍻
I'm tellin ya that's where it's at my friend!!!!!
Great for peeling onions I bet!
I bet it would be perfect for that. Peeled an apple and a peach beautifully. 🤙
The curves on that thing look like the blade is installed upside down
You’re think that, and I thought the same thing at first, but it gives you a nice grip once the blade is deployed.
1st! Bell squad!
Woot woot!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌