The Ettrick Wharncliffe - The Case/Bose Swayback’s Daddy?

[@Zen_Ali_123]

Truly gorgeous collection. The Case swayback is a must.

[@rhino5419]

Very enjoyable. Thank you.

[@slick_slicers]

Thank you for watching!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I suspect you are correct!! The Etttick is most likely the the English Jack knife that was Tony Bose's inspiration for both his Desk Knife and his Swayback Gent! Same with the Lambsfoot. I don't think The Bose is much wider. I think it appears to be wider because of the shorter handle. And I think Tony would be delighted that someone would actually spot the knives that inspired his designs. He made no secret of where his knife designs came from. Now to Find an Ettrick! Those are gorgeous! So much beautiful stag all in one video!

[@slick_slicers]

One day I’ll get one and find out. I’ve always found the Case ones, when they’re listed at all, sell for around £90-100 ($120-130), which is silly money for a Case slipjoint. The Tony Bose I’ve always admired was the Lanny’s Clip. I’ve bought a few by other makers because an original Case Ltd Edition one is north of £500, I believe! My JE Made one is an excellent iteration, but in titanium, carbon fibre and S35VN for £200. I hope they have KZbin upstairs… the thought of making TB smile appeals!

[@bushcraftjoe1]

Pretty nice knives

[@slick_slicers]

They’re so of my favourites!

[@gadgetgus]

Classic, ornate knifes - simply gorgeous! 😍 Moreover, I hear you buddy, you make a very good point and I second it - simply because, during the continuous evolution of knifes, there is naturally going to be many 'borrowed' universal design cues, which leads inevitability to some partial 'crossover' because of the transferable benefits of those iterations. I feel a book coming on - 'The Origin of Knifes' by Eric 😉 An insightful video, which adds real value to our community... Tha ks for sharing buddy, Atb Gus 👍

[@slick_slicers]

I’ve a few books inside me, but I lack the patience… maybe if I ever retire!

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

Just when I thought I could go five minutes without a new knife...

[@slick_slicers]

Don’t talk soft!😂😂😂

[@davids9549]

Ettrick will probably be my next Sheffield purchase. I have one of the Case Swayback Gents and it's both well made and pretty (perhaps a little too pretty for my taste), but it's a properly small knife.

[@slick_slicers]

It really is a nice little knife and exceptionally U.K. friendly - a2” blade, but a 4” handle works as a knife, but frightens nobody.

[@ianrosie4431]

Bill Clarke served as Gamekeeper under the first four Lord Wharncliffe's. I wonder if it was him. And I'm pleased you seperated the blade and the handle. From the meagre information I have gleaned so far, there appears to be two stories being told out there. One on the origins of the Wharncliffe blade (as opposed to its shape as you mention), and one on the Ettrick knife. It's all as clear as mud to me so far, but I dig into it now and again.

[@slick_slicers]

I don’t know if the Ettrick pattern is connected to either Ettrick the place or Lord Ettrick and Napier, whose traditional seat was in Thirlstane House (demolished in the 60’s) which is in the Ettrick Valley, in the Scottish Borders, but it sounds plausible to me. My stepfather’s cousin is the present Lord N&E, but as my stepfather’s 20 years dead, I’ve no reasonable way to contact him and see what he knows. But you can see why it interests me.

[@ianrosie4431]

@@slick_slicers That's interesting. I'd been under the impression, from nowhere in particular I might add, that the Ettrick pattern was connected to the Warncliffe's, but it didn't sit as correct with me. The name being one oddity. Growing up on the eastern end of the Scottish Borders, 'gutty knives' for small game, levering crabs etc, were everywhere, and they were Ettrick pattern shaped, or thereabouts. I think I've mentioned before that my brother, when he needed a new 'gutty knife', for his night-time hobby, cannibalised a blade from a Slater 'Venture', and made a fixed blade Ettrick, to all intents and purposes. I still have it.

[@davidkurle5418]

Those Michael May knives always catch my eye. I really need to get my hands on one of his knives before the year is out. Thanks for the look at all of these, my friend.

[@gizmocarr3093]

One of the first two knives from the UK I added to my collection were an Ettrick and Peach Pruner for the exact reasons you mentioned. The Swayback Jack and the ones from Sheffield are closely related. Because of the blade size and similar shape of the handle is evidence enough to see; by just looking at both. However; the Bose model has been refined somewhat from the Sheffield model. The Ettrick handle is a good design because of the longer handle. It provides more control of the blade; it also makes a good wood carving knife as well. The only negative is; the extra empty space in the blade channel. If the back spring were made to fit the blade size it would be a wonderful improvement for this knife. One of the most popular wood carving knives use this shape and size of blade. The only difference is; it is a fixed blade and uses a thicker handle. The Tony Bose two blade Swayback Jack is a favorite of mine because it adds another useful blade and has a thicker size handle. It makes it feel much like the handle on the Peach Pruner. The bulbous handle of Sheffield knives sets them apart from others and makes an attractive feature I really like. I enjoyed seeing you pull out a bevy of your UK collection showing your zeal for where this knife pattern ordinated from. Tony Bose didn’t care where you came from or who you were. He gladly helped anyone with his opinions and love for traditional pattern pocket knives. 🥂🙂✨

[@slick_slicers]

My U.K. collection is getting a little out of hand! I’ve over 40 TEWs now, including 25 Barlows, with no two the same! I do love them though!

[@gizmocarr3093]

@@slick_slicers A collection of knives is no different than a collection of books. It is just a library of a different sort of study; and reference for factual information. If you think of it this way; you never can have too much information on any subject. Just the same as a book library can’t have too many books. Now; that is the best excuse for any knife collect to use; I think. I might have just thought of the best excuse for buying knives ever! 😂😅🤣

[@donc5220]

I love these Kinds of knife chats, thanks.

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

I have the Bose Swayback in Vintage Bone! It looks a lot like stag. Pretty close I must say.

[@slick_slicers]

I rather like “stag bone”. Case and Rough Rider both do it so well.

[@bwxbwx6453]

I love the Ettrick knife I was in Sheffield a few weeks ago and was hoping to see one produced by A.wright with stag handles unfortunately I had no luck with that and then I got home and couldn't find the version I have in rosewood ;(