I'll be honest with you, Terrill, I spent a lot of my time looking at an old catalogue that was turned into a book. You would have loved it, mate! There were some brilliant patterns in there. Cheers mate 🙏 👊
If I ever get to England I want to see 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦, Fly in or see a 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 up close, and finally to visit Sheffield and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺. I have a similar T.E.W. Barlow in Buffalo with fine metalwork, an absolute beauty. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲!
When I go back I'll show Jane this comment. She'll be made up. Up there with those iconic places. Hope you're well my friend. Always good to hear from you Ed! 👊
Wonderful pieces! I think that one made by Michael May is my favorite of the bunch, I love the looks of that one. And IMO, the flaws in a handmade knife are part of what gives them their charm.👍Cheers, my friend!
What a cool design on that Michael May. Gunstock type, light copperhead bolster to cover the tang, heavy bolster for hard work, ergonomic...all of it. And the Eye Witness is a real gentleman's beauty.
I was unsure of the design when I first saw it. It's not very pleasing to the eye. But amazing in hand and just makes sense. Although now I see it....buck 110 comes to mind 🤣. Cheers mate 👊
Well, there's a lot to unpack pack here, so I'll start first and foremost by expressing my love for this company. The Famous Sheffield Shop is among my favourite sellers, ever. They have a moderately small selection online, but seem to have a huge catalogue in-store. My biggest praise is their customer service. I've spoken with Jordan and Jane, mostly and I have nothing but good things to say in terms of customer support. I've complained about issues with knives in the past, and they've not only tolerated me, but have also gone out of their way to make everything right. Response time and clarity over Email are 10/10, as well. Overall, I've found few companies that can even come *close* in terms of friendliness and swiftness of communication! I'd love to visit some day, but in the meantime, I'll just have to stick to online shopping. Moving to the next subject; Your glorious triumvirate of knives. First, the Rodgers. The style is undeniably classic. I've got a couple A. Wright Spearpoints that are very similar, although I'd be curious to compare them to the Rodgers. While I prefer natural cover materials, I can appreciate the rugged simplicity of the Delrin. Overall, it's a great looking little knife! Then to the Michael May...I have only one 'Ergonomic', but find it has a very similar action. When I first received it, the blade had an incredibly light action, not to mention, a very mushy one at that. Thankfully, oiling it a bunch has led to it snapping open and shut with moderate authority, although it's still far from a nail-breaker. (Not that I mind!) Overall, the Ergo' makes for a very trusty and *ergonomic* knife to carry. I prefer the filework over the plain back, but that doesn't take away from the knife's rustic beauty. Bog Oak, is of course one of (if not) my favourite handle material. It's got a nice, oily feel, but with a bit of texture from the Oak. Plus, the fact it's thousands of years old gives it an 'ancient' feel. Quite a nice conversation starter! And lastly, I'm surprised my comment on the "UK Legal Buck 110" caught on. Even so, I still stand by what I said!!! 😂 Thanks for the shoutout, by the way! As for that TEW, I can confidently attest to the fact that a Buffalo Slim Barlow is a great 'first-line' of "Taylor's cocaine". I have one that I snagged from Fendrihan for around 130-140 CAD, although it didn't come with the filework...again, not that I mind. The other models from TEW are nice, but to me, the Slim Barlow/Gent's Clip is just special, as very few makers (particularly in Sheffield) will make such a style. One shudders to imagine how hard it must've been to decide on just *one,* especially when you're in the dragon's lair of Sheffield cutlery stores! Anyways, I hope you enjoy that knife, it's certainly a sexy one. (Again, my bias shines through!) Oh, and "A Brew and a Blade" is an absolutely outstanding idea. Perhaps you could make it an open tag? (Of course only if you'd like) I can say on a personal level that two of the hardest choices I make in daily life are: A. Choosing daily carry knives. And B. Deciding between a cup of coffee or a cup of tea! First world problems, I suppose. 😅 Anyway, here ends my TedTalk. If you managed to make it 'till the end, I am extremely grateful. Although I suppose people listening to my rambles is why I have any subscribers at all! Cheers, as always, friend!
I always enjoy your comments, mate! I'll be honest with I could have spent another couple of hours in there. Because I would have looked at some of the other items they sell also. Plus, I didn't even look over the cutlery books. I spent a lot of time on one book. An old catalogue they made into a book. A one-off, the patterns that were in there were brilliant and varied. I blame you for the slim Barlow purchase 😂. I have a couple of vintage ones. It's an old pattern that I'm glad someone is still making. Jane was brilliant, and I could have spoken to her all day. A brilliant insight. I'm more of a coffee drinker than tea. But you have to leave the country if you don't drink it here 😂. So I have the odd cuppa. Cheers mate 👋
I like your oratory .I had my first Ettrick in Buffalo delivered yesterday from steel city knives along with a Barlow and a leather stacked handle Bowie I think it was yourself who brought that retailer to my attention if so thanks.
@@SteelCityKnivesI'd love to see that book! No, I'd love to *buy* that book! The Famous Sheffield Shop is still a place I'm hoping to visit, not only for the knives, but also to have a chance to meet the lovely staff! Sorry, not sorry for the Slim Barlow purchase. I promise you'll be wearing rags in time, but at least you'll have a few dozen shiny knives by Mr. White! 🤣 (Certainly not speaking from experience) You say you're more of a coffee drinker? Hm, we may have to revoke your "British License". Cheers, as always, friend! 😁
@@allancrotch2953Wonderful to hear! Steel City Cutlery is a great company, indeed. I probably mentioned them once or twice, as I've already bought from them a couple times. A Buffalo Ettrick and Barlow are wonderful choices! I'm pretty sure Buffalo covers have become a rarity among Wrights. In fact, they might not even be in production anymore. I don't know this for certain, but they all seem to be vanishing without restock, so perhaps they're worth snagging just in case. I've never had a Bowie, from A. Wright or otherwise, so I'd be curious to see how they compare to other brands. Enjoy your haul! Cheers! 😊
I got the Ergonomic as a "custom" so mine has the file work, it's probably the star of my modest collection, ! Nothing prepares you for how it feels in the hand,, it could, (and was) made to fit my hand absolutely perfectly,, the fact that the bog oak is English, and Five Thousand years old, is mind blowing,, imho,, I'm still on my self imposed knife hiatus, but a TEW Premier, similar to yours, is definitely on my list, once funds, (and wife) permit,, lol.. Thanks for showing us these, I'm well jealous,, ha ha.. I might just have to visit this shop,, Cheers. John.. ps,, ALL my knives except my Leatherman Skeletool, are packed away in a box, in preparation for moving house, so I'm experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms, ha ha ha..
I feel your pain. I can't carry at work, and I do long shifts. I leave my knives in the glove box. Straight back in the pocket. Hope the move goes well. Think of those knives you're going to buy😂. That will get you through 😂 Cheers John
Stunning pieces you have picked up! That’s only the second Rodgers knife I’ve seen. Beautiful file work on the Taylor’s! I thought of Buck as well.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Sounds like you had a great day out Sheffield along way from me or I would take a trip there, look forward to the next outing, nice knives to go home with. 😁
@SteelCityKnives s'all too beautiful How bout you and yours? Interested in seeing how you like the Ergo. Slick turned me on to it years ago. Wow, how time flies.
Ahhhh... The Famous Sheffield Shop! Very nice people there! Not only have I purchased knives there - but picked up a sweet bamboo cutting board once. Three big hitters in the Sheffield game! Joseph Rodgers - love that delightful black delrin barehead. Excellent worker! Reminds me, slightly of the Boker Prime! Michael May - Gorgeous!, that's a pattern I could love - that center swell is interesting to say the least. Addicted to brass. Taylor's Eyewitness - Lee White always brings the heat! Excellent haul Mate! & kept it under budget... LoL Great Stuff Brother!
I have to try and put a video together on it now 🤣. I was too busy chatting to take many photos or videos. I'll see if I can chuck something out of what I've got. Rick, there was an old catalogue they made into a book....one off. You would have loved it. I spent a big chunk of the time looking at that. Cheers Rick 🫡
You made some great choices there mate! My favourite would be the Joseph Rodgers. My MM ergonomic is no nailbreaker either but my theory is that it is like that deliberately to help make the knife more comfortable to use ,hence the name ergonomic!
You may be right. Due to the design, it's never going to close on you, so the pulls irrelevant I suppose. I might need to pick your brains. Let us know when's good, mate.
I’m really quite jealous of you, as I have spoken to Jane many times on the phone, but we’ve never met. Three lovely knives there, and though I have similar, I don’t have any exactly the same. I think I’ve seven or eight, slim Barlows, but not one in Buffalo Horn. Equally, I have a Michael May economic. I think it may have been the first knife I bought from him. He does have, shall we say, and reputation for variable quality, but I’ve never had a bad one. as he had paid most of them directly for me, he knows they’re going to be refused. Whether this changes things I can only guess, but I say it as I see it. Incidentally, I do have one knife made by James, a Kiradashi. It’s an old knife to buy from a Sheffield Baker, but it ties in well with my Japanese collection. I don’t have many of the Eggington knives, but I’ve been very pleased to have been sent the last two specials that they have produced. In my current circumstance, there is no way I could buy knives like that, so they generosity was very much appreciated. However, most of the other Eggington no that I have are more budget orientated. Thank you for showing these great knives, and I look forward to seeing more coverage of the famous Sheffield shop, and of course Jane!
Hi Eric 👋 I spoke to someone at the Eggerton group, and they spoke very highly of James. Where he previously worked. Working with M. May I would imagine would be totally different from a company like the Eggerton group. I watched a brilliant documentary on Portland works. It was produced by some of the people who saved it. It's on the portland works site. I strive to be as honest in my reviews as yourself. I love M. May knives, but it has got a weak pull. For some, that wouldn't even be an issue. Maybe even an advantage. But I'm trying to say it as I see it. I didn't film much at the shop. Took some pictures, so I'm not sure how I'm going to put a video together yet. But a brilliant place, and they humoured me very well 😂. Cheers Eric
Cracking video Martin and three cracking knives. If I ever get to visit the Famous Sheffield Shop, or the Bakewell Cookshop, I will have to leave my debit and credit cards at home because I just know what will happen! Jane and David at Bakewell are such good people to deal with! Be careful with the TEW Premier range as the are terribly addictive.I have 22 and am a mere beginner compared to Slick. I must say I prefer buffalo horn to have feathering as when it's solid black it almost looks like plastic.
I don't think I'll get to yours and Slicks 😂. That's where I went wrong I took the wallet and got rid of the Mrs....left to my own devices 😂🤣🤑 Brilliant knife you sent me earlier....stunning 😍🫠🤯 Cheers mate 👊
I lit up when I saw this title LOL Yes these are interesting videos and you do them very well. Those little imperfections is what gives them soul. We aren't perfect so how could a Hand made anything be. If you have access to an ultrasonic cleaner that and a little dish soap will do wonders. Thanks Brother
Fantastic knives. Thanks for sharing. I only have one Eye Witness knife from last year's Sharpshow and I'll think it's a factory second ... I'll have to do a video on it and see what comments I get.
🤣😂 You crack me up. Its the Opinel all over again 🤣😂 Thanks for the invitation, mate. I'd love to. I was going to use my work laptop, but it's knackered atm and awaiting a repair. Keep me in mind, though, mate. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next one.
@@SteelCityKnives No it was from Rob Cuttings stall. Unfinished wooden handle. I like it just need to oil the handle. Definitely want you on the show!!!
Morning brother, that Rodgers is the one iv been telling you about that iv been looking to get again couldn't find one anywhere , 3 beautiful knives got an early m may like that is buffalo lovely carry the witness is too posh for me 😂 ,iv 2 coming soon hopefully with an amazing connection to stannington ill send you a video when they come 😁👊
You edited it😂....don't worry about calling me any name under the sun brother. I am a......😂. I genuinely can't remember you telling me about that. I should have picked you up the other one. Might still have it there? I'm with you. The TEW seems too nice for me 😂🤣 Hope you're good brother. Busy day today. Read comments but didn't have 5mins to reply.
@@SteelCityKnives 😂 I edited it about 3 times brother 😂😂 as the day went on , didn't feel right were all brothers from other mothers 🤗 yep I'm a big softie 😂😂👊
I have two Ergonomics and they both have a slightly mushy feel. It's odd because they both snap shut firmly but don't really snap into the open position. One is Cherry and one is Bog Oak and the Cherry one is the weakest but i can forgive them because to me they're such lovely knives.😊 Also i feel the need to proudly boast that i own the very knife that you showed from Michael's web page, where he asks Why should you own a pocket knife?(9.02 The Elm burr hybrid). It's a beauty and actually has a decent pull to it. Not AW strong but certainly better than the Ergonomics. It also has some fantastic filework/chasing on the back spring. Sorry for bragging but none of my family or friends have any interest in my knives but i know you guys will understand.😂
Fantastic. That was really helpful. And very interesting. I may need to pick your brains on the location of the knife shops you used. All the best, David ✌️
Your Canadian aren't you, mate. It's customs also that I've heard can be tricky in Canada. I'll price up how much it is to send tomorrow. I'll look into it 🤔
Excellent as always I have a trevor ablett spear point ramshorn covers I recently passed on 2 TA stag peach pru ners in there boxes unused 45 pound each still kicking myself all best larry
Mate, I'm heartbroken for you 😢. The search continues. They fetch a pretty penny now. When Trevor was still with us, I was told they were really reasonably priced for the quality of the knife. Just a shame I got into it too late. I would have loved to have met some of the older cutlers. I bet they had some stories. 🫡 👊
In 2003 I phoned stan shaw he made for me a horn handled worked backed lock knife 107 pound back then sold it on I wonder what it would be worth now if only you could turn the clock back
I'm with you on that. I want to be able to use it at the end of the day. I think the most I've paid is £130. And I can't see myself spending more than that. They should last a few lifetimes 😂. Cheers mate 🤝
Dumb question, but do they ship to the states? Like the ☧ marking on the rodgers one, but definitely interested in getting the Michael May knife, the scales on it looks amazing im just not familiar with the wood.
Yeah, they should deliver. Email them, really nice and helpful staff. It's a bank holiday today, so they may not be available today, though. Thanks for the comment 👊
Thumbs up before you opened anything mate
Love the Rodgers and the May The Eye Witness is gorgeous
I'll be honest with you, Terrill, I spent a lot of my time looking at an old catalogue that was turned into a book. You would have loved it, mate! There were some brilliant patterns in there.
Cheers mate 🙏 👊
@@SteelCityKnives I still need to find an MoP Barlow
Me and you both. One on AAPK atm...I-XL
If I ever get to England I want to see 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦, Fly in or see a 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 up close, and finally to visit Sheffield and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺. I have a similar T.E.W. Barlow in Buffalo with fine metalwork, an absolute beauty. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲!
When I go back I'll show Jane this comment. She'll be made up. Up there with those iconic places.
Hope you're well my friend. Always good to hear from you Ed! 👊
Wonderful pieces! I think that one made by Michael May is my favorite of the bunch, I love the looks of that one. And IMO, the flaws in a handmade knife are part of what gives them their charm.👍Cheers, my friend!
Well said mate!! 👏 👊 🫡
Cheers David 🍻
What a cool design on that Michael May. Gunstock type, light copperhead bolster to cover the tang, heavy bolster for hard work, ergonomic...all of it. And the Eye Witness is a real gentleman's beauty.
I was unsure of the design when I first saw it. It's not very pleasing to the eye. But amazing in hand and just makes sense. Although now I see it....buck 110 comes to mind 🤣. Cheers mate 👊
Well, there's a lot to unpack pack here, so I'll start first and foremost by expressing my love for this company.
The Famous Sheffield Shop is among my favourite sellers, ever. They have a moderately small selection online, but seem to have a huge catalogue in-store. My biggest praise is their customer service. I've spoken with Jordan and Jane, mostly and I have nothing but good things to say in terms of customer support. I've complained about issues with knives in the past, and they've not only tolerated me, but have also gone out of their way to make everything right. Response time and clarity over Email are 10/10, as well. Overall, I've found few companies that can even come *close* in terms of friendliness and swiftness of communication! I'd love to visit some day, but in the meantime, I'll just have to stick to online shopping.
Moving to the next subject; Your glorious triumvirate of knives.
First, the Rodgers. The style is undeniably classic. I've got a couple A. Wright Spearpoints that are very similar, although I'd be curious to compare them to the Rodgers. While I prefer natural cover materials, I can appreciate the rugged simplicity of the Delrin. Overall, it's a great looking little knife!
Then to the Michael May...I have only one 'Ergonomic', but find it has a very similar action. When I first received it, the blade had an incredibly light action, not to mention, a very mushy one at that. Thankfully, oiling it a bunch has led to it snapping open and shut with moderate authority, although it's still far from a nail-breaker. (Not that I mind!) Overall, the Ergo' makes for a very trusty and *ergonomic* knife to carry. I prefer the filework over the plain back, but that doesn't take away from the knife's rustic beauty. Bog Oak, is of course one of (if not) my favourite handle material. It's got a nice, oily feel, but with a bit of texture from the Oak. Plus, the fact it's thousands of years old gives it an 'ancient' feel. Quite a nice conversation starter! And lastly, I'm surprised my comment on the "UK Legal Buck 110" caught on. Even so, I still stand by what I said!!! 😂 Thanks for the shoutout, by the way!
As for that TEW, I can confidently attest to the fact that a Buffalo Slim Barlow is a great 'first-line' of "Taylor's cocaine". I have one that I snagged from Fendrihan for around 130-140 CAD, although it didn't come with the filework...again, not that I mind. The other models from TEW are nice, but to me, the Slim Barlow/Gent's Clip is just special, as very few makers (particularly in Sheffield) will make such a style. One shudders to imagine how hard it must've been to decide on just *one,* especially when you're in the dragon's lair of Sheffield cutlery stores! Anyways, I hope you enjoy that knife, it's certainly a sexy one. (Again, my bias shines through!)
Oh, and "A Brew and a Blade" is an absolutely outstanding idea. Perhaps you could make it an open tag? (Of course only if you'd like) I can say on a personal level that two of the hardest choices I make in daily life are: A. Choosing daily carry knives. And B. Deciding between a cup of coffee or a cup of tea! First world problems, I suppose. 😅
Anyway, here ends my TedTalk. If you managed to make it 'till the end, I am extremely grateful. Although I suppose people listening to my rambles is why I have any subscribers at all!
Cheers, as always, friend!
I always enjoy your comments, mate!
I'll be honest with I could have spent another couple of hours in there. Because I would have looked at some of the other items they sell also. Plus, I didn't even look over the cutlery books. I spent a lot of time on one book. An old catalogue they made into a book. A one-off, the patterns that were in there were brilliant and varied. I blame you for the slim Barlow purchase 😂. I have a couple of vintage ones. It's an old pattern that I'm glad someone is still making. Jane was brilliant, and I could have spoken to her all day. A brilliant insight. I'm more of a coffee drinker than tea. But you have to leave the country if you don't drink it here 😂. So I have the odd cuppa.
Cheers mate 👋
I like your oratory .I had my first Ettrick in Buffalo delivered yesterday from steel city knives along with a Barlow and a leather stacked handle Bowie I think it was yourself who brought that retailer to my attention if so thanks.
@@SteelCityKnivesI'd love to see that book! No, I'd love to *buy* that book!
The Famous Sheffield Shop is still a place I'm hoping to visit, not only for the knives, but also to have a chance to meet the lovely staff!
Sorry, not sorry for the Slim Barlow purchase. I promise you'll be wearing rags in time, but at least you'll have a few dozen shiny knives by Mr. White! 🤣 (Certainly not speaking from experience)
You say you're more of a coffee drinker? Hm, we may have to revoke your "British License".
Cheers, as always, friend! 😁
@@allancrotch2953Wonderful to hear! Steel City Cutlery is a great company, indeed. I probably mentioned them once or twice, as I've already bought from them a couple times.
A Buffalo Ettrick and Barlow are wonderful choices! I'm pretty sure Buffalo covers have become a rarity among Wrights. In fact, they might not even be in production anymore. I don't know this for certain, but they all seem to be vanishing without restock, so perhaps they're worth snagging just in case.
I've never had a Bowie, from A. Wright or otherwise, so I'd be curious to see how they compare to other brands.
Enjoy your haul!
Cheers! 😊
Thanks for sharing about these absolutely beautiful knives. 😎👍Take care my friend and Cheers!
968 now, mate. Come on 🫡✊️
Hope you're doing well brother
Oh wow! You got a awesome haul! That TEW is gorgeous!
Cheers, brother! 👊
I got the Ergonomic as a "custom" so mine has the file work, it's probably the star of my modest collection, !
Nothing prepares you for how it feels in the hand,, it could, (and was) made to fit my hand absolutely perfectly,, the fact that the bog oak is English, and Five Thousand years old, is mind blowing,, imho,,
I'm still on my self imposed knife hiatus, but a TEW Premier, similar to yours, is definitely on my list, once funds, (and wife) permit,, lol..
Thanks for showing us these, I'm well jealous,, ha ha..
I might just have to visit this shop,,
Cheers. John..
ps,, ALL my knives except my Leatherman Skeletool, are packed away in a box, in preparation for moving house, so I'm experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms,
ha ha ha..
I feel your pain. I can't carry at work, and I do long shifts. I leave my knives in the glove box. Straight back in the pocket.
Hope the move goes well. Think of those knives you're going to buy😂. That will get you through 😂
Cheers John
Fantastic pickups for the collection! That Michael May is an 11 pull across the pond
You crack me up. You'll be getting us into trouble again😮.
Cheers Elan
Absolutely perfect knives. Thank you very much for sharing
Cheers, Jason. They need to do that, boys knife in some more covers 😂.
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The Eye Witness Slim Barlow is superb. Thanks for showing it.
It's an old pattern, I think. I'm glad it's being made still. Brilliant slim size. Cheers mate 👊
That buffalo horn looks amazing
Alright, mate 👋
It's a classy piece. It's probably too classy for me 🤣.
Hope life's treating you good, mate? 👊
Stunning pieces you have picked up! That’s only the second Rodgers knife I’ve seen. Beautiful file work on the Taylor’s! I thought of Buck as well.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I think I've got more vintage ones than new Joseph Rodgers knives. A brilliant company. They were one of the finest 👌
Sounds like you had a great day out Sheffield along way from me or I would take a trip there, look forward to the next outing, nice knives to go home with. 😁
Cheers, Lewis. I'll try and get a video together soon. Cheers mate 👊
Enjoyed seeing the choices you decided on, I have three knives from the shop you visited I bought in 2021. They sent them to me in the United States.👍
Thanks, Gizmo. I liked your comment that you left on Slicks Richards' video. Brilliant statement 👊
Taylor's Premier, you can't go wrong. And yes, you, my friend, needed an Ergonomic
It can go wrong 😂🤑🤣
How are you, Zen? All good, mate? 🫡 👊
@SteelCityKnives s'all too beautiful
How bout you and yours?
Interested in seeing how you like the Ergo. Slick turned me on to it years ago. Wow, how time flies.
Enjoyed the video. You got some nice knives on that trip.😊
Thanks, Michael! Hope you're feeling better, mate? 🫡 👊
That rams horn is insane. Fantastic haul señor
I'll be getting one for sure. 👊
Ahhhh... The Famous Sheffield Shop! Very nice people there! Not only have I purchased knives there - but picked up a sweet bamboo cutting board once.
Three big hitters in the Sheffield game!
Joseph Rodgers - love that delightful black delrin barehead. Excellent worker! Reminds me, slightly of the Boker Prime!
Michael May - Gorgeous!, that's a pattern I could love - that center swell is interesting to say the least. Addicted to brass.
Taylor's Eyewitness - Lee White always brings the heat!
Excellent haul Mate! & kept it under budget... LoL
Great Stuff Brother!
I have to try and put a video together on it now 🤣. I was too busy chatting to take many photos or videos. I'll see if I can chuck something out of what I've got.
Rick, there was an old catalogue they made into a book....one off. You would have loved it. I spent a big chunk of the time looking at that.
Cheers Rick 🫡
You made some great choices there mate! My favourite would be the Joseph Rodgers. My MM ergonomic is no nailbreaker either but my theory is that it is like that deliberately to help make the knife more comfortable to use ,hence the name ergonomic!
You may be right. Due to the design, it's never going to close on you, so the pulls irrelevant I suppose. I might need to pick your brains. Let us know when's good, mate.
Hey Steely 💪🏼
A nice round up, I really enjoyed the JR, MM & TEW - superb 👌🏼
Thanks for sharing,
ATB Gus 👍🏼
HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY, mate!!
Hope you had a good one? I'm catching up on some youtube. Just watched Paddy's. 🎂 🫡 👊
@@SteelCityKnives
Cheers, buddy 🍻
I’m really quite jealous of you, as I have spoken to Jane many times on the phone, but we’ve never met. Three lovely knives there, and though I have similar, I don’t have any exactly the same. I think I’ve seven or eight, slim Barlows, but not one in Buffalo Horn. Equally, I have a Michael May economic. I think it may have been the first knife I bought from him. He does have, shall we say, and reputation for variable quality, but I’ve never had a bad one. as he had paid most of them directly for me, he knows they’re going to be refused. Whether this changes things I can only guess, but I say it as I see it. Incidentally, I do have one knife made by James, a Kiradashi. It’s an old knife to buy from a Sheffield Baker, but it ties in well with my Japanese collection. I don’t have many of the Eggington knives, but I’ve been very pleased to have been sent the last two specials that they have produced. In my current circumstance, there is no way I could buy knives like that, so they generosity was very much appreciated. However, most of the other Eggington no that I have are more budget orientated. Thank you for showing these great knives, and I look forward to seeing more coverage of the famous Sheffield shop, and of course Jane!
Hi Eric 👋
I spoke to someone at the Eggerton group, and they spoke very highly of James. Where he previously worked. Working with M. May I would imagine would be totally different from a company like the Eggerton group.
I watched a brilliant documentary on Portland works. It was produced by some of the people who saved it. It's on the portland works site.
I strive to be as honest in my reviews as yourself. I love M. May knives, but it has got a weak pull. For some, that wouldn't even be an issue. Maybe even an advantage. But I'm trying to say it as I see it.
I didn't film much at the shop. Took some pictures, so I'm not sure how I'm going to put a video together yet. But a brilliant place, and they humoured me very well 😂.
Cheers Eric
Great selection there.
Cheers Philip 🍻
Cracking video Martin and three cracking knives. If I ever get to visit the Famous Sheffield Shop, or the Bakewell Cookshop, I will have to leave my debit and credit cards at home because I just know what will happen! Jane and David at Bakewell are such good people to deal with!
Be careful with the TEW Premier range as the are terribly addictive.I have 22 and am a mere beginner compared to Slick.
I must say I prefer buffalo horn to have feathering as when it's solid black it almost looks like plastic.
I don't think I'll get to yours and Slicks 😂.
That's where I went wrong I took the wallet and got rid of the Mrs....left to my own devices 😂🤣🤑
Brilliant knife you sent me earlier....stunning 😍🫠🤯
Cheers mate 👊
I lit up when I saw this title LOL Yes these are interesting videos and you do them very well. Those little imperfections is what gives them soul. We aren't perfect so how could a Hand made anything be. If you have access to an ultrasonic cleaner that and a little dish soap will do wonders. Thanks Brother
Cheers, Doug! Thanks for the kind words, mate 👊
I'm sure it will break in with time.
Those are some awesome finds brother!
Cheers, brother. I'm happy with my haul 😁
Fantastic knives. Thanks for sharing. I only have one Eye Witness knife from last year's Sharpshow and I'll think it's a factory second ... I'll have to do a video on it and see what comments I get.
🤣😂 You crack me up. Its the Opinel all over again 🤣😂
Thanks for the invitation, mate. I'd love to. I was going to use my work laptop, but it's knackered atm and awaiting a repair. Keep me in mind, though, mate. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next one.
@@SteelCityKnives No it was from Rob Cuttings stall. Unfinished wooden handle. I like it just need to oil the handle.
Definitely want you on the show!!!
Super video..I want to go lol
You'd love it, mate! 🫡 👊
Morning brother, that Rodgers is the one iv been telling you about that iv been looking to get again couldn't find one anywhere , 3 beautiful knives got an early m may like that is buffalo lovely carry the witness is too posh for me 😂 ,iv 2 coming soon hopefully with an amazing connection to stannington ill send you a video when they come 😁👊
You edited it😂....don't worry about calling me any name under the sun brother. I am a......😂.
I genuinely can't remember you telling me about that. I should have picked you up the other one. Might still have it there?
I'm with you. The TEW seems too nice for me 😂🤣
Hope you're good brother. Busy day today. Read comments but didn't have 5mins to reply.
@@SteelCityKnives 😂 I edited it about 3 times brother 😂😂 as the day went on , didn't feel right were all brothers from other mothers 🤗 yep I'm a big softie 😂😂👊
Quantity over quality 😂❤👊🤙👍
You're probably right there, mate 😂. 🫡 👊
I have two Ergonomics and they both have a slightly mushy feel. It's odd because they both snap shut firmly but don't really snap into the open position. One is Cherry and one is Bog Oak and the Cherry one is the weakest but i can forgive them because to me they're such lovely knives.😊
Also i feel the need to proudly boast that i own the very knife that you showed from Michael's web page, where he asks Why should you own a pocket knife?(9.02 The Elm burr hybrid). It's a beauty and actually has a decent pull to it. Not AW strong but certainly better than the Ergonomics. It also has some fantastic filework/chasing on the back spring. Sorry for bragging but none of my family or friends have any interest in my knives but i know you guys will understand.😂
That's brilliant Ed and what a knife...beautiful 😊.
I'd be made up with that also. I think A. Wright pull is in a class of its own 😂
Cheers mate 👊
Fantastic. That was really helpful. And very interesting. I may need to pick your brains on the location of the knife shops you used.
All the best, David ✌️
Drop me an email, mate, anytime. I always like talking to knife nuts. I need to send an email to one now. You just reminded me 🤣
man i wish i could get some sheffield made stuff imported here without paying an arm and a leg.
Your Canadian aren't you, mate. It's customs also that I've heard can be tricky in Canada. I'll price up how much it is to send tomorrow. I'll look into it 🤔
@@SteelCityKnives yup, I am. appreciated!
Excellent as always I have a trevor ablett spear point ramshorn covers I recently passed on 2 TA stag peach pru ners in there boxes unused 45 pound each still kicking myself all best larry
Mate, I'm heartbroken for you 😢. The search continues. They fetch a pretty penny now. When Trevor was still with us, I was told they were really reasonably priced for the quality of the knife. Just a shame I got into it too late. I would have loved to have met some of the older cutlers. I bet they had some stories. 🫡 👊
In 2003 I phoned stan shaw he made for me a horn handled worked backed lock knife 107 pound back then sold it on I wonder what it would be worth now if only you could turn the clock back
Good video, I never understand how some people pay £500 for a pocket knife. Or even spyderco etc
I'm with you on that. I want to be able to use it at the end of the day. I think the most I've paid is £130. And I can't see myself spending more than that. They should last a few lifetimes 😂.
Cheers mate 🤝
Dumb question, but do they ship to the states? Like the ☧ marking on the rodgers one, but definitely interested in getting the Michael May knife, the scales on it looks amazing im just not familiar with the wood.
Yeah, they should deliver. Email them, really nice and helpful staff. It's a bank holiday today, so they may not be available today, though. Thanks for the comment 👊