
t.w. ablett
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t.w. ablett
i have wanted one for quite a while. saw one on ebay that cought my eye so i sought smiling-knife's council. followed his advise(and worth every penny!)and bid but did not win. next he hooks me up to a sight where the very knife i wanted was for sale
buffalo horn, brass bolsters, 4" closed and 3/8" thick, gonna be a great edc. came with a certificate and a nice box. 25 pounds($48) delivered to texas. trevor ablett, littlemesters of sheffield. hand made, high quality, and affordable.

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Jonet or S-K,
How about posting a link to the site where you located the knife.
How about posting a link to the site where you located the knife.

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Thhis is the link I gave to johnnie. Could be the same or related at least to your's Brad. Prices seem slightly different.
s-k
http://www.sheffield-pocketknives.com/T ... knives.htm


http://www.sheffield-pocketknives.com/T ... knives.htm
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Re: t.w. ablett
cool, dkon, i really like mine and have edc'd since i got it.
johnnie f 1949
on the cutting edge is sometimes not the place to be.
please support our troops - past and present
if not a member...join the NKCA! they're on our side.
on the cutting edge is sometimes not the place to be.
please support our troops - past and present
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Re: t.w. ablett
I've admired Trevor's knives for sometime, so decided to order a 4'' w/ spear and lambsfoot, from S-K's link. It looked like a great deal, even if the price wasn't given in $. Unfortunately Google checkout says there is no such state as Pa., Penn., or Pennsylvania, in the U.S.
Apparently we've suceeded where all of the South failed, and seceded.
Fran

Apparently we've suceeded where all of the South failed, and seceded.

Fran
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Oooooh! That's scary. I've been to Pittsburgh twice and let's face it. It's got to be somewhere.Sauconian wrote:I've admired Trevor's knives for sometime, so decided to order a 4'' w/ spear and lambsfoot, from S-K's link. It looked like a great deal, even if the price wasn't given in $. Unfortunately Google checkout says there is no such state as Pa., Penn., or Pennsylvania, in the U.S.![]()
Apparently we've suceeded where all of the South failed, and seceded.![]()
Fran

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Hi Fran. If you would like me to help, please let me know. I can buy it and post it to you myself.
s-k

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Re: t.w. ablett
Thanks S-K, I'll get back to you if all else fails. I sent an email to the site, and got one back which said their email would be down for 4 days, and they'd reply ASAP.
I had the exact problem trying to buy kangaroo lace from Australia.
After a week, and many emails, they found another way to make the sale.
You would think this was something that google check-out would fix, or maybe I need to move back to the U.S.
Fran

I had the exact problem trying to buy kangaroo lace from Australia.

You would think this was something that google check-out would fix, or maybe I need to move back to the U.S.

Fran
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Received a reply to my email from Nigel Bedford of littlemesters. Very nice gentleman !
Sent me a paypay invoice, and a Trevor Ablett knife is on the way to Pa.
( Wherever that is )
Fran
Sent me a paypay invoice, and a Trevor Ablett knife is on the way to Pa.
( Wherever that is )
Fran
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Had no idea some of you didn't know about these.
Upnorth, as you can se I'm back on track. Many thanks. Recognise the Case pen?
Upnorth, as you can se I'm back on track. Many thanks. Recognise the Case pen?
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Re: t.w. ablett
A couple of months ago I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Trevor Ablett & Reg Cooper in their Sheffield workshop. I spent about 2 hours just chatting, asking questions and admiring their work. These are two "mature" Sheffield Mesters who have shared a workshop facility for many years now and they're as enthusiastic about their work as a couple of youngsters. Not only that, they're both very busy filling orders for regulat clients who service markets across the world as well as direct customers who want custom work. At the moment it seems Australia can't get enough of TA's folders & RC's fixed blades.
The workshop is in the heart of the area of the old city where the famous 19C cutlery works were situated and some of those old works are still there. Not in great shape for the most part, but a few of these buildings are still up. It is, of course, rare to find a Little Mester still working in the traditional way, but a handful continue to thrive & the breed is not quite extinct. Their survival has been possible because of the quality of the knives they produce and the way they have nurtured a market for such products. That's us lot.
I came away with an invitation to pop in anytime and the feeling that I'd been chatting with a couple of new mates. Quite a privilege.
David
The workshop is in the heart of the area of the old city where the famous 19C cutlery works were situated and some of those old works are still there. Not in great shape for the most part, but a few of these buildings are still up. It is, of course, rare to find a Little Mester still working in the traditional way, but a handful continue to thrive & the breed is not quite extinct. Their survival has been possible because of the quality of the knives they produce and the way they have nurtured a market for such products. That's us lot.
I came away with an invitation to pop in anytime and the feeling that I'd been chatting with a couple of new mates. Quite a privilege.
David
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Re: t.w. ablett
very cool david. i bought mine for a user and it has been rode hard. great knife and great maker.
johnnie f 1949
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I know the exchange rate hits you lot at the moment, but these knives are also great value at the price.jonet143 wrote:very cool david. i bought mine for a user and it has been rode hard. great knife and great maker.

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David, many thanks for sharing your visit with us.dkonopinski wrote:... It is, of course, rare to find a Little Mester still working in the traditional way...
What a privilege to actually meet those guys instead of just reading about them in some book a hundred years after their death.