Stag Saturday - Let's See Some Traditional Stag!

the-accumulator said:
RODGERS CUTLERS TO HIS MAJESTY NO 6 NORFOLF STREET SHEFFIELD ENGLAND
A survivor, used but not abused with plenty of life left in it.
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Suitable for occasional carry for those who can appreciate the history that goes with the knife. Let's celebrate that rich history that accompanies our favorite pastime! T-A
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Very impressive example :cool:

Shadow Stag and a sunk pint on the master on that Norfolk, the shadow aspect makes it unusual I'd say, seen them with tip and full bolsters but not like that. Rare.

Any idea of the age? I'd guess that it would be pre 1920 by the quality, so from the reign of Edward VII (1901-10) or Geo.V (1910-36) Perhaps brought back to America by a soldier returning from the Great War? As I say the quality points to before the end of that war, or I could be mistaken but English knives went into severe decline after the second decade of the c20th with few exceptions.

PS I'm sure it's just a simple typo error but it's actually NORFOLK St.
 
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jideta said:
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I think it's real stag.
Besides grinding it down and taking a whiff, is there another way to see if it's real?
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I'd say it's antler yes, the feel of Stag is different from Bone and Bonestag is easy to spot (there's been some in this thread before now ;)) Try looking at the end of the handle, any pores, pithy aspects? They're good indicators, also what about the other side? If it matches exactly in appearance & thickness that could suggest Bonestag....
 
Will Power said:
PS I'm sure it's just a simple typo error but it's actually NORFOLK St.
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Proof read, proof read, proof read! That's what I do, and I still miss stuff! Norfolk is right, of course.
As to the age, I would agree; first quarter of the century seems likely. I'd love to see exactly what the master blade looked like when new. Oh, well, it is what it is. Thanks for your input. T-A
 
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A cigar whittler and my newest, a large jack. Both Robi.Klaas Kissing Cranes
 
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