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mallan

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knife boards
« on: August 28, 2014, 09:00:46 am »
Hi
 I have acquired 2 leather fronted  boards but I am not exactly sure of what they have been used as. They are both just over 2ft and have a rounded top. One has printed
 'THE PALACE', 'Warranted English Manufacture', 'Knife Board'.
So they are for some kind of knife.
 
The other has a thin metal plaque of the Glasgow coat of arms at the top and embossed with
' J&A McF. G.'.

It doesn't look as though they have been for cutting. Possibly sharpening?

Any info or suggestions are much appreciated.

Thanks

Martin
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Re: knife boards
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2014, 10:13:18 am »
What does the surface feel like ??  Rough, smooth ??
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mallan

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Re: knife boards
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2014, 11:15:45 am »
Hey
Its quite smooth but has plenty of light scratches on it. Its well worn. I have attached a couple of  pics but not sure if they are visible
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Re: knife boards
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2014, 11:44:24 am »
I can remember my father using one of these back in the early 50's to sharpen a straight razor. They are called a Razor strap(strop)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razor_strop
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Re: knife boards
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2014, 12:43:40 pm »
Nice. Looks like they fit the bill. Thanks for the help 
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mart

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Re: knife boards
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2014, 02:11:14 pm »
Hey Ray,, how are things up there ??  You know I forgot to ask if these were leather !!  My grand father also used one for his straight razors,,,and a few other things !!  Or at least we got threatened with one !!
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Re: knife boards
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2014, 04:13:49 pm »
Quote from: mart on August 28, 2014, 02:11:14 pm
Hey Ray,, how are things up there ??  You know I forgot to ask if these were leather !!  My grand father also used one for his straight razors,,,and a few other things !!  Or at least we got threatened with one !!
Doing well Mart! Wow, I knew this one and beat you to it :D. Although I never felt its wrath, I was threatened  with one of these a few time also.
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Re: knife boards
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2014, 04:38:55 pm »
Glad all is well !!  Ha !! I can hear my grand mother now !!  All my grand dad had to do was to pop that thing and we kids straightened up !!
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