A little used hacking knife marked 'ADSHEAD RATCLIFFE' with the AR trade mark.

Typically used by cobblers and shoe makers in repair work and also by glaziers when removing old putty.

4 inch (115mm) blade.

Leather scaled handle.

Broad back to the blade to allow the use of a hammer, a few minor strike marks on this example, please see images.

8⁹/₁₆ inches (218mm) overall length.

May require sharpening before use.