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

[Pipeman]

Hello Mick, great to see you here again. I picked up this horn handled Rodgers and sons jack from a friend who found it in the dump )). It's marked George, I thought Geo 5th but not sure. It is also marked government of Canada on the blade. I tried to find Canadian documentation on what department of the government it was made for, but have found nothing. Do you know of any records regarding Canadian government purchases from Rodgers?

Best regards

Robin

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[wellington]

Hi Robin, that's a dandy little two bladed Jack Knife, looks like it could have been made during the reign of GR V. Sorry I can't be more specific. Hopefully others may know more about the Canadian marking..

Here's a fairly recent find, made by Walker & Hall, small, fairly fancy and chunky..3 1/2" four thick. I'm guessing it was made fairly late on C1930s ?. Good, but it lacks the crispness and build quality usually found on fine Victorian and Edwardian knives.





Mick

 

[Jack Black]

Very nice Mick :thumbup:

Mick, since you'll hopefully revisit this thread, do you mind me asking if you can remember which Sheffield cutler used to make those one-handed knives which were quite common up until the late 1970's, a simple friction folder with an extended tang? I've mentioned them a couple of times on other threads here, but can't remember for the life of me who made them.

Thanks.

Jack

 

[wellington]

Jack, I don't recall or remember seeing that type of knife you mention, sorry. Sure if I see a picture of it memories will come flooding back. I'll have a dig through some 70s literature and see if I can spot owt.

Mick

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Mick, it was aimed at workman, I think the first one I saw was in the window of Mortons on West Street in the mid 1970's. The tang extended by about an inch, being aproximately the same width as the blade, with rounded ends and possibly carrying a stamp. The tang may have had a step or been angled slightly to provide more friction when the blade was in the open position. The knives, which I've also heard called 'swing top' knives, were sold affixed by two elastic bands to a card (pale blue and white I think), as 'The Famous One-Handed Knife' as far as I can remember.

 

[puukkoman]

Jack, that sounds very interesting. I'm intrigued, and hoping someone can post more info (or, dare I say, a picture??).

 

[Jack Black]

Jack, that sounds very interesting. I'm intrigued, and hoping someone can post more info (or, dare I say, a picture??).

I'm very sorry I can't remember the name, and even more sorry I never bought one.

 

[ptradeco]

Just like to thank all who have posted items and comments on this thread, I've greatly enjoyed seeing all.

Another apology, I've just realised I've double posted the Brown knife ..

Here's another 'early' (ish) pocket knife. Marked ATTWOOD, guessing Georgian but not sure, the knife measures 4 1/2".

Attwood is not a Sheffield name, could of been made or sold by a provincial west country cutler, any ideas..?Mick

Very knice Mick. Great to see you on board again. I posted this little one in another thread but not here If memory serves.

Keeping this fantastic thread going, I submit one of my favorite finds.....Stamped WEISS & SON 62 STRAND 6 1/8" closed Stag handles - integral bolsters. My research find the history of this cutler as follows: 1787 at 42 Strand......1811 to 1822 at 33 Strand......1823 to 1868 at 62 Strand. Dating info found in KNIFE WORLD JUNE 2009

Hello Mick, great to see you here again. I picked up this horn handled Rodgers and sons jack from a friend who found it in the dump )). It's marked George, I thought Geo 5th but not sure. It is also marked government of Canada on the blade. I tried to find Canadian documentation on what department of the government it was made for, but have found nothing. Do you know of any records regarding Canadian government purchases from Rodgers?

Best regards

Robin

Hi Robin, that's a dandy little two bladed Jack Knife, looks like it could have been made during the reign of GR V. Sorry I can't be more specific. Hopefully others may know more about the Canadian marking..

Here's a fairly recent find, made by Walker & Hall, small, fairly fancy and chunky..3 1/2" four thick. I'm guessing it was made fairly late on C1930s ?. Good, but it lacks the crispness and build quality usually found on fine Victorian and Edwardian knives.

Mick

Each and every one of these examples are fabulous. Truly great knives and I admire them greatly. Thanks for sharing them.

 

[smiling-knife]

A Brookes and Crookes Sheffield whittler circa 1880-1900 with somewhat unusual rope cut scales.

 

[Jack Black]

Great find S-K, that's a wonderful knife

 

[Will Power]

Very interesting example S-K and one that's been well used but stood up to it well! I'm impressed by that rope jigging, what's the material, ivory, French Cell, bone? Note the sunken joints together with shadow construction, the shout of quality is loud indeed!

Regards, Will

 

[wlfryjr]

I have a few Sheffield folders,mostly of the( pruning,gardening,farmers jack aka rooster comb) or whatever your terminology might be variety.Mostly Wostenholms,they are among my favorites.Some of you have seen this one elsewhere,as a friend allowed me to to add it to my collection.

Press stag George Wostenholm IXL farmers jack
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[wlfryjr]

A seemingly very old large jack in relatively good condition,as I can tell.The old bone covers,although not as tight to the liners ,are crisp.A large jack at a little over 4 1/2".
Strong snap and hard 1/2 stops on both blades.

Marked Sheffield England only
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[Jack Black]

Great-looking knives Lyle. That Wostenholm is in incredible condition :thumbup:

 

[wlfryjr]

Thanks Jack and all for the invitation here and the nice comments.Steve ,glad you found that nice sculpted (those with designs are far less common than jigging bone or smooth pearl)covered knife. I appreciate all those that have shared knives here,as I have just been initiated to this thread.

Side note.The person I bought this from had 5 of this pattern knife,that I was aware of.Very unusual,these are not that common a pattern. 4 were Wostenholm,1 Camillus.All that had been sharpened much,were honed to the wharncliffe blade appearance,not the pruner shape for their intended use.I collect and do not sharpen these knives of mine,therefore this may be the natural effect with several whettings??

Vintage Wostenholm pruner or farmer jack .I believe this an older stamp.
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[wlfryjr]

More of my exclusive pattern,they are all I seek.I have been unable to acquire any Sheffield,other than Wostenholm.This is one of my favorites.

G. Wostenholm
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[ken erickson]

Nice piece Lyle!

 

[Will Power]

Yes, the jigging on that is incredible.

I never tire of saying it, what a pattern! You chose the right knife to obsess over Lyle.

Greetings, Will

 

[smiling-knife]

Beautiful knife Lyle. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[ptradeco]

A Brookes and Crookes Sheffield whittler circa 1880-1900 with somewhat unusual rope cut scales.

I have a few Sheffield folders,mostly of the( pruning,gardening,farmers jack aka rooster comb) or whatever your terminology might be variety.Mostly Wostenholms,they are among my favorites.Some of you have seen this one elsewhere,as a friend allowed me to to add it to my collection.

Press stag or bone(I cannot get conclusive ID)George Wostenholm IXL farmers jack...

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A seemingly very old large jack in relatively good condition,as I can tell.The old bone covers,although not as tight to the liners ,are crisp.A large jack at a little over 4 1/2".
Strong snap and hard 1/2 stops on both blades.

Marked Sheffield England only

Thanks Jack and all for the invitation here and the nice comments.Steve ,glad you found that nice sculpted (those with designs are far less common than jigging bone or smooth pearl)covered knife. I appreciate all those that have shared knives here,as I have just been initiated to this thread.

Side note.The person I bought this from had 5 of this pattern knife,that I was aware of.Very unusual,these are not that common a pattern. 4 were Wostenholm,1 Camillus.All that had been sharpened much,were honed to the wharncliffe blade appearance,not the pruner shape for their intended use.I collect and do not sharpen these knives of mine,therefore this may be the natural effect with several whettings??

Vintage Wostenholm pruner or farmer jack .I believe this an older stamp.

More of my exclusive pattern,they are all I seek.I have been unable to acquire any Sheffield,other than Wostenholm.This is one of my favorites.

G. Wostenholm

I LOVE it when this thread gets bumped. All outstanding stuff guys!!!