"Made in Sheffield" 1830-1930, A golden age ?

rprocter said:
I wonder if i am just very lucky here or if all "top of the range" folders attained such pleasing perfection ?
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A gorgeous 'crispy mint' Rodgers there Roland, great to see !.

Agree with Willgoy I too would guess the JR dates before WW1, perhaps Edwardian (Edward VII), difficult to be sure though ?.

I would say your knife is a perfect example, it shows just how good 'best quality' knives were pre WW1, most of the better firms, such as Wostenholms, T Turner, M Hunter, J Crossland etc etc produced work of a similar standard.



Thanks for showing ..Mick
 
Hi first time poster in this thread. I had posted a bit in another thread about an IXL 3 blade pearl lobster I came across at a flea market and was encouraged to post in "Wellington's" thread, outstanding group of knives here. I wanted some more pics to upload to my photobucket before I came to this hallowed thread. The pearl on this one is just on fire, so many colours (I can spell colours properly here, as it is a thread about Sheffield knives, yes? :) that it constantly changes as it moves. The best pieces of pearl I have handled. Snap on all blades is crisp and the fit is outstanding, little bits of filework on the inside of the brass, blades approach touching without. Size is a hair over 3", here's a link to my photobucket if you care to check it out:

http://s680.photobucket.com/albums/vv165/robbobus/IXL pearl/

Hope you enjoy them, and if anyone wants to post a couple here, by all means.

Rob
 
Roland, I think you are very lucky to have this knife (and we are fortunate to see it!) as the vast majority of knives from that era regardless of quality, have simply vanished or are in a sorry state. The passing decades, travel, war, house moves,being neglected in a kitchen or desk drawer, the attentions of rust, being thrown away because of being 'old fashioned' have all taken a massive toll on numbers.

This knife is one of the nicest I've ever seen, wish I could examine it in the metal! Very many thanks for showing it to us all.

Regards, Will
 
Roland! Thanks so much for sharing that lovely knife! WOW!
what an amazing piece of history, In such excellent condition
Congrats my friend...


Jason
 
ARKANSAW KNIFE..

Here's a worthy old Sheffield Bowie complete with its original embossed nickle silver sheath.

One or two very knowledgeable collectors reckon this knife quite early (1836-37) in the scheme of things. The knife has a cast nickle silver handle construction and a unique fancy crossguard, quite handle heavy, a flared hollow n/s pommel, the blade measures 8 5/8" and has full length blood fullers both sides, full and unsharpened, with an etch ( proclaims strong southern sentiments) on the blade face (can be seen in good light). Another knife with the same 'Arkansaw Knife made in the best silver steel' wording/mark is on display in the Arkansas Museum.

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Mick
 
Oh My Lordy!!!, now that has to be one of the most beautiful knives that I have laid eyes on Mick, Thank you for showing us this, and to have the scabbard as well!! :eek:
 
Thanks for the kind words on the old Bowie guys :D, the thing really has bags of character. Amazing how the sheath has survived all these years without being damaged. The sheath has no lining, I very much doubt if it ever had.

Thanks for looking..

Mick
 
I spent Saturday and Sunday reading and savoring this thread. It was an absolute pleasure and a priceless education. Thank you Mick and other posters for sharing these exceptional works of art/craftsmanship of the Little Mesters. Again...my deepest appreciation.
 
Mick, Waynorth, Willgoy, Roland and all of the many posters who have contributed
pics, description and history to this great thread,

Thank you! Thank you! Forever.

This is one of many museum like threads encouraged by the Mods in Traditional. My
sincere thanks to Elliott and Gus for allowing me to see and appreciate so many
examples of the cutting edge.

Mike H.
 
It is a deeply impressive thread that Mick launched.

The fact is, it is the past, present and future of cutlery knowledge and is invaluable. My thanks too to all who have and will contribute.
 
Beautiful additions to the thread chuko!! The Brooks and Crooks (I just love that name....lol) looks like it has a composite blade..I guess for grafting? Your 2 blade jack is just a jewel of craftsmanship.
 
That brooks and crooks is a marvel addition to this thread, the Ivory blade and amazing file work just astound me at what type of person would generally purchase something like that.

Thank you for your additions Chuko!!!
 
I have another knife very similar in configuration to the Brooks and Crooks I posted, This one is smaller at 3 1/4”, marked Joseph Westby / Sheffield. The 5th blade is sterling silver with hallmarks that indicate a 1894 date. Wharncliffe blade has etch on both sides " W. A. TYZACK & CO. SHEFFIELD. and TOOL STEEL FILE Etc. Good condition with snap on all blades, some specking. Both this knife and the Brooks and Crooks are 3 spring knives with the center spring for the 5th blade. This one has milled brass liners and evidence of gold wash still visible on the center spring especially inside. Pearl scales are solid with no shield. Anybody know the name of this style knife? Charles

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If you mean the Westby I make it 1894 (Hallmark date on the sterling blade). On the Innocent & Sons, somewhere in the late 1800's (firm owners died in 1862 and company closed). On the Brooks and Crooks I just hope it fits in the era of this thread. Can you post a pic of yours?

Charles
 
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