Aird & Anderson Horseman's Knife

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Aird & Anderson Horseman's Knife

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Alright, this is my last "help, I'm looking for information" post of the day. I have a Aird & Anderson stamped Horseman's Knife. The only information I can find on Aird & Anderson is that the company was in Liverpool in the late 1800's (1892 to be exact) and that they were silversmiths. Has anyone come across other knives from this maker?
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A beautiful old horseman's knife to be sure! I think that they were probably made for A&A by another company such as Joseph Rodgers or George Wostenholm.If they were indeed silversmiths they may have made the shield used on the knife.Most companies of that era were single purpose;i.e.: cutlers made knives,scissors,and other cutting tools.I don't recall ever hearing of a silversmith that was also in the cutlery business.
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What a great knife.

I have to agree with k7k as far as it's manufacture is concerned. However, I think A & A were makers of woodworking planes. I have a mate who is a joiner and a life-long collector of woodworking planes and tools and he may know something helpful. I'll ask him and report back if he does.

Really great knife.

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If that knife has proven to be too bothersome for you, I'll be more that willing to take it off your hands. That sir, is a fantastic piece of cutlery. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Wonderful old knife.
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dkonopinski wrote:What a great knife.

I have to agree with k7k as far as it's manufacture is concerned. However, I think A & A were makers of woodworking planes. I have a mate who is a joiner and a life-long collector of woodworking planes and tools and he may know something helpful. I'll ask him and report back if he does.

Really great knife.

David

He doesn't. :(
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I rode when I was 11, and as a Christmas gift one time, I was given one of those cheap behemoth horseman's knives Tractor Supply used to carry in the tack area. It was pretty much a lemon, it did nothing all that well. Around that same time was when I started collecting knives, and I wanted the Victorinox Equestrian (now retired, but still fairly reasonable at $40). It would have been great to come across one of these.

That's a great looking old knife! I especially like the bone handles. I didn't realize the tweezers and toothpick accessories (I always use) had been on knives that long. The Swiss Army Knife Wiki says Victorinox started adding those accessories in 1902. I thought they meant 1992, but that sounds about right given this knife is much older.
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