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Keith 66

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A couple of weeks ago i was asked by my father in law to clear a family friends shed out, most of it was junk & i spent 3 days sorting through it then giving most of it to the mens shed that is starting up near us.
One little gem surfaced which the owner was happy for me to keep.
Its a knife made by Turner Naylor & Co Ltd, clear trademark of Punch on the blade & rosewood scales with brass fittings. It is 9 1/4" long overall & the blade is quite thin probably about 3/32 thick. It was sharp when i pulled it from its original sheath & a touch on a fine oilstone brought it to shaving sharp. It really is a lovely piece of steel. Definately a keeper! Any info on what it is gratefully recieved.
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It would appear from a history of the company that the company started as I Sorby & traded as Turner Naylor & Co Ltd between 1868 & 1876, so it is between 142 to 150 years old.
 
The blade shape and brass fixings in the handle remind me of what used to be called Seaman's knives, still are by some manufacturers....Seaman's Knife | Seasure

The knife I was issued with in 1960 has the plain big brass handle pins in a Rosewood handle. ( under the whipping and Turk's Head...:D ) My knife is of the Green River shape blade but some of my ship mates carried knives with a blade and handle very similar your knife.



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My Dad had a Green river knife, must have a search for it next time im up there!
 
Proper working knives, Keith. Held a good edge and were much sought after in my time at sea.
 
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