English Wallet MT

MultiMat · **on:** September 26, 2009, 05:57:05 PM

I saw this on UK Ebay thought that looks interesting , 7 Quid(delivered

) latter I have a new antique wallet pocket knife/MT.
The wallet tool was made by Richards of Sheffield, seller listed its manufacture date as the 60's

The only manufacture markings on the tool(s) that I have found , is on the blade 'Richards of Sheffield ' & what looks like a street lamp through the middle of the writing

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Plastic is in exceptional condition.

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All but the Phillips head driver snap into place with authority & no slop. I do not know why the Phillips head tool is sloppy when locked in

, it is still usable.

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Both my Japanese & this English tool kits have metal sheaths for the blades , to protect the tool holding plastic/straps. A nice touch

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Only an English tool would have a back up cap lifter

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It really is a nice small kit

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Next to my Japanese wallet tool the pom is much more pocket friendly

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2009, 06:41:16 PM

Nifty wee thing, that

Neil · **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2009, 08:06:36 PM

Richards used to be a big mass market manufacturer of pocket knives. In the days when you could buy a souvenir penknife of just about any place you went most of the time it'd be a Richards. I remember my brother having one from Jodrell Bank. Wish he still had it

I've seen that set on my carboot hunts a few times though never in that good a condition. Total bargain price you got it for Mat, well done