"Old Knives"

Now- Speaking of Roland, all who know him know he is a nice guy, Roland sneaked this amazing wee Tuxedo into the package as well, now I did not remember paying for this fine Knife and Roland does this a lot and sneaks in great wee surprises- but how's this for one...

Here is an Ivory Tuxedo from William Rodgers, normally William Rodgers make really great Knives and usually I would rate the firm only ever slightly below Joseph Rodgers or I*XL in their prime, I have owned many of William Rodgers Knives but this little fella takes the Cake, this Knife and its assembly and actions belongs at the top side by side with the top two previously mentioned!

The fit and finish and stunning Walk and talk just scream out at you - I am super impressed with the gorgeous wee Knife!
3 inches Closed and as Skinny as a Rake this is a true Gentleman's Knife - or that fine woman of the House, I am sure Glad this Knife has found it's way to my House for the next few decades at least before it continues it's Journey as I will be then.

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Please ignore the little pillows poking out under the Knife in this shot.....
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I have always liked W/R's famous "I cut my way"...
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Wow brother:cool::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
I sure did think you were up to somethin’ as you’ve not been posting any new blades lately... but this is very much a most pleasant surprise(s).
The J.R.’s workmanship is really a dream... one of the finest examples I’ve seen lately, every nook and cranny loaded with details and lines upon lines of shapely goodness.
The IXL G.W. exhibiting those deeply rich hues that just blow minds and again displaying lines for the ages. Those long—pulls and stamps galore... marvellous!!
The tuxedo’s elegance and again with those historical lines. Wonderfully intact scales and such neet blades.
All stunningly preserved examples shown! Enjoy with the greatest of health!!
Roland is a fine mate indeed Duncan, and I’m beginning to believe you just might be our Richard Attenborough of cutlery:cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Duncan what a beautiful few examples of fine English cutlery! I often wondered why they called old jigged bone "stagged" or "stag bone" since in most cases the jigging looks nothing like stag that I normally see nowadays, but as soon as I saw that first knife I thought of jigged bone such that you'd see on an old Remington or similar knife. The resemblance is uncanny. You NEVER see stag like that today. Thank you for inadvertently answering a question that's been nagging me for some time, and congrats on some amazing acquisitions!

Eric
 
Campbellclanman said:
Here are a few Knives that arrived recently that fit into the Old Knives Thread here!
The first is a earlier 20th Century Joseph Rodgers, as you can see the Tang Stamps ....Cutlers to His majesty"

Gorgeous Stag that- as we find in a lot of these earlier Knives - the Stag is expertly Hafted- the Stag is finished so thin.

This Knife still has the original price sticker as you can see.

It always interesting when Charlie shows one of his stunning Knives, Charlie mentioned above with one of his gorgeous Knives that all Blades were Stamped- I too Charlie my friend absolutely love this, each Knife Blade has both sides of the Tangs.
This Knife is totally unused, the talent of the Cutler in putting this together is fantastic and simply a joy to behold.

The Swage Work is so perfect, each of the Pens have different shape and yet when one sits down and studies such a Knife- the smallest things come to you and the appreciation is immense.
The Nail Nicks are so fine and delicate- and yet perfect in shape and finish, and of course in practicality, the mains shape I very much like with a slight drop point factor going on, each side of the Blade has differences in the Swages - making the compacting of all four Blades perfect - please take you time and have a good look at the downward view of those Blades sitting so perfectly.
If you didn't quite look close enough - you would miss the incredibly fine Threaded Bolsters!
At 3 & 1/4 inches closed it takes the Knife into what I think a really desirable size for the Gentleman, this Knife came from our good Friend Mr. Roland Proctor, Thank you Roland kind Sir.

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What a Treasure, Duncan!!🤯 Such a find, in miraculous, unused condition!!
Wonderful example of what Sheffield was capable of!!👍
 
Campbellclanman said:
The next is a just-as-equally fine Knife, that's a very big statement when comparing a Knife to a superb 4 Bladed Senator Knife from the early 1900's from Joseph Rodgers!

This I*XL George Wostenholm I am very sure reins from the same time frame, all blades again are stamped, each on the one side only of the Tangs and the Blades on opposing Tangs have their Stampings on different sides of the Blade.

Beautiful Stag once again and superbly fitted to the Knife, and once again attention to the Smallest of detail is now a lost art. unlike the JR above the I*XL sports nice Long Pulls, again the attention to the Swage work is fantastic- not only aesthetically pleasing to the Eye but a necessity for the tight living conditions of the occupants within the liners.
At 3 & 3/8ths makes this slightly bigger than it's close Sheffield Relative, this too has beautifully fine Threaded Bolsters.

Friends, the Walk and talk of both of these Knives is so crisp- pure Quality of Sheffield's finest moments clearly standing out, I love the wee Drop Points of one of the Pens.

This Knife I am sure has had no use - if it has it was very little with NO sharpening!

Another fine Knife from Mr. Roland Proctor, Roland my friend- thank you for taking the time to let a NZ'er acquire some of your fine collection.

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They just keep on coming!!😮 I'm gob-smacked, if I may borrow your term!!:oops:;)
 
Campbellclanman said:
Now- Speaking of Roland, all who know him know he is a nice guy, Roland sneaked this amazing wee Tuxedo into the package as well, now I did not remember paying for this fine Knife and Roland does this a lot and sneaks in great wee surprises- but how's this for one...

Here is an Ivory Tuxedo from William Rodgers, normally William Rodgers make really great Knives and usually I would rate the firm only ever slightly below Joseph Rodgers or I*XL in their prime, I have owned many of William Rodgers Knives but this little fella takes the Cake, this Knife and its assembly and actions belongs at the top side by side with the top two previously mentioned!

The fit and finish and stunning Walk and talk just scream out at you - I am super impressed with the gorgeous wee Knife!
3 inches Closed and as Skinny as a Rake this is a true Gentleman's Knife - or that fine woman of the House, I am sure Glad this Knife has found it's way to my House for the next few decades at least before it continues it's Journey as I will be then.

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Please ignore the little pillows poking out under the Knife in this shot.....
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I have always liked W/R's famous "I cut my way"...
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More, More!!! I love ivory on a knife; especially Ivory with nice texture/feature!!
 
Campbellclanman said:
Now- Speaking of Roland, all who know him know he is a nice guy, Roland sneaked this amazing wee Tuxedo into the package as well, now I did not remember paying for this fine Knife and Roland does this a lot and sneaks in great wee surprises- but how's this for one...

Here is an Ivory Tuxedo from William Rodgers, normally William Rodgers make really great Knives and usually I would rate the firm only ever slightly below Joseph Rodgers or I*XL in their prime, I have owned many of William Rodgers Knives but this little fella takes the Cake, this Knife and its assembly and actions belongs at the top side by side with the top two previously mentioned!

The fit and finish and stunning Walk and talk just scream out at you - I am super impressed with the gorgeous wee Knife!
3 inches Closed and as Skinny as a Rake this is a true Gentleman's Knife - or that fine woman of the House, I am sure Glad this Knife has found it's way to my House for the next few decades at least before it continues it's Journey as I will be then.

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Please ignore the little pillows poking out under the Knife in this shot.....
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I have always liked W/R's famous "I cut my way"...
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Dunca, three absolutely stunning knives for your collection, congratulations.
 
Gus, Rob, Eric, Charlie and Augue - Thank you my friends - I really appreciate the comments very much- yes there is certainly something about the older knives isn’t there!!!
I smile at the comments because when I see everyone post their latest knives up - I too feel like I burst through the screen trying to get close to that Knife!!
You guys in here really are a important part of my life, my lovely Wife Sue can’t understand - “ it’s just another Knife Duncan.....,” is the usual reply when I am gushing over a knife and call her to share the excitement lol.
Man I love this thread!
 
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Augie said:
Picked up this Bridge Cutlery easy open jack, has great pick bone, snaps like a gator. I have a Schrade Cut Co jack with the same bone and shield so maybe made by Schrade Cut, first Bridge tang stamp in the collection.


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It'''s not a cello...it''s a voice
Exquisitely alive in your photograph
like watching
 
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