Arif Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Does anyone have any information on this Swift Lino Knife? My most burning wish at the moment is whereabouts did Swifts operate from? I've tried and tried looking online but I can't come up with anything concrete. Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmund Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 My suggestion is William Swift, a little mester, who operated from 139 Crescent Road, Walkley (later named Walkley Crescent Road). He died 21st January 1886 and didn't advertise anywhere so far as I can see. He employed one of his sons, Elijah, as a blade forger plus one other man part time. Elijah died aged 32 in 1889. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Came across this on an auction site, may or may not be connected? www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/lot/-lot-508/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmund Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 I think the Swift Tool Set was introduced by Spear and Jackson in the early 1950s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arif Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 9 hours ago, Edmund said: My suggestion is William Swift, a little mester, who operated from 139 Crescent Road, Walkley (later named Walkley Crescent Road). He died 21st January 1886 and didn't advertise anywhere so far as I can see. He employed one of his sons, Elijah, as a blade forger plus one other man part time. Elijah died aged 32 in 1889. Great shout Edmund, that looks very promising, thank you for taking time to look that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 On 25/06/2022 at 16:13, Arif said: Does anyone have any information on this Swift Lino Knife? My most burning wish at the moment is whereabouts did Swifts operate from? I've tried and tried looking online but I can't come up with anything concrete. Thank you all Could be a clip point, leather craft, shoe making, bookbinding, cobblers or leather working knife. Take your pick 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arif Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 23 hours ago, SteveHB said: Could be a clip point, leather craft, shoe making, bookbinding, cobblers or leather working knife. Take your pick 🙂 Precursor to the Stanley knife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I used similar knives as a shoe repairer in the 60's. They needed breaking in and were frequently sharpened, so soon wore down, but we tended to have a favourite which we would not like anyone else to use. George Barnsley do a selection of shoe repair knives though they look a bit posher than the ones I used. https://www.georgebarnsleyandsons.co.uk/shoemaking-repair-knives 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arif Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 15 hours ago, boginspro said: I used similar knives as a shoe repairer in the 60's. They needed breaking in and were frequently sharpened, so soon wore down, but we tended to have a favourite which we would not like anyone else to use. George Barnsley do a selection of shoe repair knives though they look a bit posher than the ones I used. https://www.georgebarnsleyandsons.co.uk/shoemaking-repair-knives The heel paring knife is very similar, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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