Who made this?

[Tom T.]

Looks like an old skinner, 10 1/4". Stamped BARSTEEL W.W.G.

 

[b00n]

Images would help, the only thing I could google is a reference to some Walmart Knives that are shipped and sold by WWG Holdings.

 

[Tom T.]

Can't figure how to insert pics. This knife is 100 years older than walmart.​

 

[marcinek]

Can't figure how to insert pics. This knife is 100 years older than walmart.​

And unless you are also 100 years older than walmart too, you can figure out how to post pics. Go to Imgur.

 

[Tom T.]

I'm almost that old and computers are not easy to me. I'll keep trying.

 

[Planterz]

imgur.com cannot be easier. Click "new post" at the top, drag the picture from your folder to the webpage, then copy the link to the image here.

 

[Petunia D. Feeble]

Looks like an old skinner, 10 1/4". Stamped BARSTEEL W.W.G.

I found a few sheep shears made by W.W.G. WIlkinson Co.

Can't say for sure without pictures, but I wouldn't be surprised if an early 19th century manufacturer of shears also made a knife or two.

 

[Tom T.]

Thanks, 'Sharp; that makes sense, since the logo is partially hidden by the handle. Logo is nicely surrounded with a ray border. The tang has shaped into a curved guard , protecting the palm. There's a 3/8 or so hole through the handle and blade, just behind the blade. I could see this being used on sheep. I still can't figure the image thing, 'cause I have some nice ones.

 

[Tom T.]

AHA, imgur.COM!

 

[Tom T.]

Got it now. As soon as I saw the shears by Wilkinson, I knew someone had made a scraping knife out of a shear. Pretty cool. Thanks again for your help, 'Sharp and Planterz!