Name/TitleKnife

Stack / Hay / Trussing

About this objectUsed to cut a truss of hay from the stack; this would then be removed by using a trussing fork. This specimen was used at Semer Lodge. The blade is at right angles to the handle and offset from it. The blade back is reinforced.

MakerA. Tyzack & Co. Ltd.

Date MadeC 19 cent

Place MadeStella Works, Sheffield

Medium and MaterialsMade of steel with an ash handle.

Inscription and MarksStamped on the blade: .......& COMPY.
STELLA WORKS
SHEFFIELD


Stamped on shank : A. Tyzack and Co. Ltd., Sheffield

MeasurementsBlade length: 2 foot 6 3/8 inches
Greatest width: 7 1/4 inches at 1 foot 9 1/2 inches
Shank: 8 inches, angled at 1 inch and 5 inches
Handle: 1 foot 5 inches, including 1 inch ferrule
Blade back reinforced for 2 feet (x 1 1/8 inch)

Object Typeknife

Object numberSTMEA:A.5118

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)