C1950’s English William Rodgers Sheffield ‘I Cut My Way’ Trademark Hunting Bowie Knife With Etched Hand Forged Blade, Stag Antler Scales With Leather Scabbard. Sn 20894 Hunting Knives

C1950’s English William Rodgers Sheffield ‘I Cut My Way’ Trademark Hunting Bowie Knife With Etched Hand Forged Blade, Stag Antler Scales With Leather Scabbard. Sn 20894

The Sheffield cutler William Rodgers was recorded in the 1852 directory. His trade mark was ‘I Cut My Way’ together with mincing knife device. The company ceased trading towards the late 19th Century. In 1911 John Clarke advertised the trademark as his own & used it to good effect in the 20th century. The Eggington group acquired the trademark in the 1980’s. This William Rodgers Sheffield made Bowie Knife & scabbard are in excellent condition. The knife has Stag Antler scales and brass finger guard with scalloped edges. The 9 ¾” Bowie blade is polished steel with scalloped and Maltese cross decoration on the spine which continues around the tang . The blade has just some areas of light scuffs and staining. The blade is just under 1 ¼” broad at its widest. One side of the blade is etched "Bowie Knife William Rodgers Sheffield England" & ‘I Cut My Way’ trademark. The ricasso of one side of the blade is marked ‘Garanteed Hand Forged’. The Bowie is 13 ¼” overall length. The leather scabbard has a large belt loop and retaining strap with press stud fastener. The price for this hunting Bowie by a famous Sheffield cutler includes UK delivery. Sn 20894

£375.00