grayeagleleather Report post Posted October 29, 2018 I got these as part of craigslist purchase years ago and I don't even know what they are for. I just found out I owe the IRS a ton of money so I am selling everything I am not using. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grayeagleleather Report post Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) I think the maker's name is English and Huber? I got these as part of craigslist purchase years ago and I don't even know what they are for. I just found out I owe the IRS a ton of money so I am selling everything I am not using. Edited October 29, 2018 by grayeagleleather Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted October 29, 2018 It is a head knife, like half of the circular knife you were offering. Its similar to an Osborne no. 73. Best Harry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grayeagleleather Report post Posted October 29, 2018 thanks!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted October 29, 2018 I'll take the head knife. Give me a few minutes to get an idea what it's worth, then I will PM you an offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grayeagleleather Report post Posted October 29, 2018 okay thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted October 29, 2018 Grayeagle, what does it say on the blade - need to know the brand name! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grayeagleleather Report post Posted October 29, 2018 I think it says "English" and then something I can't read. Huber? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Anyone here know that brand? Edit: never mind - found it! Good stuff, a real piece of history! His business was taken over by Osborne Leather upon his death::... http://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Engish-and-Huber-knives-The-Sheffield-Works-B076_Stapleton.pdf Edited October 29, 2018 by Sheilajeanne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grayeagleleather Report post Posted October 29, 2018 I think we are the only 2 people on here who didn't know what it was my email is lighting up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted October 29, 2018 English and Huber, think they disappeared way way back. Supposed to be very good if properly maintained Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Yes, see the link I posted above! Piece of history, and it looks to be in good shape. Maybe my offer won't be good enough! Their Bowie knives are much sought-after collectors items! Edited October 29, 2018 by Sheilajeanne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted October 29, 2018 Bruce Johnson has a picture of a draw gauge and some pincers on https://brucejohnsonleather.com/about-me/my-tool-collection Harry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted October 29, 2018 I was just looking at that page! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skipndance Report post Posted October 29, 2018 I’ve seen them in cobblers tools and occasionally in saddlery tools but I think they were used to trim soles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted October 29, 2018 Its actually a carpet layer's knife But I use one for cutting leather Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted October 29, 2018 Osborne no. Head knife 73 is very similar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) If its blunt-ish on the outside edge, its a carpet layer's knife, if its sharp on that edge as well as inside the hook then its a bird's head knife The kink in the knife tang is so the carpet layer can trim the carpet right at the skirting Edited October 29, 2018 by fredk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted October 30, 2018 https://www.artisanleather.co.uk/saddlers-single-head-knife-1716-p.html I understand that English and Huber disappeared prior to fitted carpets being popular, BUT I am happy to be wrong. I know the carpet layers knife is a hook knife, and the picture looks to have a bit of sharpening on the hook, but if the outside blade is sharpened, I'd still go fo Head Knife. (never head Bird's head knife before, its a better description) H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymack Report post Posted November 26, 2018 It's for cleaning horse hooves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt S Report post Posted November 27, 2018 10 hours ago, Jaymack said: It's for cleaning horse hooves. Doesn't look like any hoofpick I've ever used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, Jaymack said: It's for cleaning horse hooves. God, NO! What you are thinking of is a hoofpick, and it does NOT look like that! A blacksmith's knife is something else again. It's used for trimming the sole: https://barehoofcare.com/index.php/product/left-or-right-handed-hoof-knife/ Here are a number of different hoof pick designs: https://www.google.ca/search?q=hoof+pick&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjkrNP41fTeAhWMm1kKHaF7AbUQsAR6BAgDEAE&biw=1236&bih=605 I can tell you from years of experience the one for sale on Etsy for $58. is s piece of crap, while the most traditional ones are the best ( the one selling for .75 cents!) for getting the job done. If you've got a hoof that is packed solid with clay, you need something that will give you some leverage to get it cleaned out, and a straight pick does it much better than one that's curved, which will tend to just slide off! Edited November 27, 2018 by Sheilajeanne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
