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**MINT**Large, C1950’s English William Rodgers Sheffield ‘I Cut My Way’ Trademark 'United States Land Of The Free Home Of The Brave ' Bowie Knife With Etched Blade, Stag Antler Hilt With Brass Horse Head Pommel & Ornately Tooled Leather Scabbard. Sn 20902 - 20902
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 near mint condition. The knife has a solid Stag Antler hilt With Brass Horse Head Pommel. It has an ornate brass ferule and the brass finger guard has scalloped edges. The 9 ¾” Bowie blade is polished steel with scalloped decoration on the spine. The blade is just under 2” broad at its widest. One side of the blade is etched with elaborate scroll work and wording "The United States America The Land Of The Free And The Home Of The Brave Protected By Her Noble & Brave Volunteers" and Americans Ask For Nothing But What Is Right And Submit To Nothing That’s Wrong’ In panels either side of a central panel bearing the American Eagle symbol. The ricasso is stamped on one side "William Rodgers Sheffield England"& the reverse has Rodger’s ‘I Cut My Way’ trademark. The Bowie is 16 ½” overall length. The thick, tan leather scabbard is in the same superb condition with deep cut ornate tooled foliate decoration to the front of the scabbard and its integral large belt loop. The price for this desirable Bowie by a famous Sheffield cutler includes UK delivery. Sn 20902
£795.00

**WWII Period ‘G.Wolstenholm & Son’ Deck Knife and Scabbard. ED 2559. - ED 2559
The I*XL trademark had originally been registered in 1787 to a W A Smith. The mark books of The Company of Cutlers show I*XL being registered to Wostenholm’s in 1831. Originally the family name was spelt ‘Wolstenholme’ but, story has it that the second George Wolstenholme found this name too long for smaller knives so he omitted the letters ‘l’ and ‘e’. The name has been spelt Wostenholm ever since. Moving to Washington Works, Wellington Street in 1848. It was named 'Washington' after the American trade which made George Wostenholm's fortune. Washington Works was the largest cutlery works of its time, placing cutlery manufacture under one roof of a reported 800 employees and breaking with the established method of small scale cutlery production by Sheffield’s “Little Mesters”. The blade length – 11 ½ cm. Total length including handle – 23 ½ cm. The blade has an ornate serated edge to the top of the spine. This knife has an 11cm Bakelite diamond cut grip handle with a finger guard/quillon. The blade itself is engraved ‘I * XL on the ricasso with ‘G. Wolstenholm and Son Washington Works Sheffield England’ on the cheek. The knife comes with its original brown leather sheath with upper belt loop. The blade and sheath are showing signs of use, but only adds to the history of the item. The price includes U.K. delivery. ED 2559. (Hunting and Survival Box)
£325.00

WW2 Burma Campaign Chindit Special Forces, Fighting Knife / Combat Bowie & Scabbard. ED 2205 - ED 2205
The Chindits – officially in 1943 designated the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade and in 1944, the 3rd Indian Infantry Division was a British "Special Force" that served in Burma and India in 1943 and 1944 during the Burma Campaign in WW2. This is an original combat Bowie carried by Chindit troops. These fighting knives were manufactured in India during WW2 and come in a number of variations. An example the same as ours is illustrated on page 205 plate 493 of Flook’s book British & Commonwealth Military Knives. As is common with these knives there are no manufacturer or date marks on our example. The undamaged wood slab grips are secured to the Tang by 3 rivets. The grips have just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. It has a clean single edged 7 ½” long blade with correct drop point Bowie type tip. The blade is sharp with just a few small nibbles to the cutting edge consistent with service use. The correct original scabbard is made of leather, stitched along the edges and has a single belt loop to the rear of the scabbard. The scabbard has a leather retaining strap with press stud fastener. The leather has period hand applied ink name ‘Platt’ near to the retaining strap, most likely the name of the Chindit issued with this knife. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2205
£975.00

WWI Dated British Trench Knife Converted from a P1907 Bayonet and Leather Scabbard. ED 2199. - ED 2199
An original WWI British trench knife and leather scabbard made by converting a Wilkinson made P1907 bayonet (A trench knife is a combat knife designed to kill or incapacitate an enemy at close quarters, such as in a trench or other confined area. It was developed as a close combat weapon for soldiers attacking enemy trenches during the First World War. See page 393 No 820 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White for a pre-cut down version. Marked ‘1907’ below crown, 12’ 17 (December 1917) and ‘Wilkinson’. The obverse has numerous inspection marks and Broad Arrows. Blade length; 20 ¾ cm, 33 cm overall. The fullered blade is in good order *no tip-see images/*. The wooden grips are intact and have minor signs of service wear. The pommel and crossguard have been previously painted. The scabbard with teardrop frog stud is solid with the metalwork and stitching all intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2199. (Fighting Knives)
£375.00

1922– 1961, British Royal Navy C.E Heinke & Co Ltd London Brass Hilt Diver's Knife With Magnetic Blade & Brass Scabbard Slotted For Belt Loop. Sn 20828 - 20828
This is an original, British Royal Navy Diver's Knife and Scabbard. The makers name C.E Heinke & Co Ltd London is found on Heinke diver’s knives made between 1922 & 1961. The knife has a 1 ¼” broad, 6 ¼” long single edged spear point blade. The magnetic steel blade is covered with a thin layer of copper, possibly an un-finished process to nickel plate the blade at some point in its life. The knife has a brass hilt, marked on one side ‘C.E Heinke & Co Ltd London’. The knife is complete with its solid brass scabbard with belt slot. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20828 (survival box)
£595.00

**VERY RARE**FORERUNNER OF THE MODERN SURVIVAL KNIFE**Colonel Baldock 1902 Patent All Steel Construction Survival ‘Knife Spear’ By James Dixon & Sons Sheffield For Walter Locke & Co London With Scabbard**FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION** Sn 20815 - 20815
Developed by Colonel Baldock of the Merwara Battalion of Queen Victoria's Indian Army in the 1870s and patented by him in 1902, this is the forerunner of all modern day Combat/Fighting/Survival Knives. With an inspired development Colonel Baldock introduced this all steel fearsome knife which easily converts to a spear with the attachment of any handy wood pole or branch that might be found in the field. Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This is an excellent original example of the Baldock Patent Knife Spear and is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives. This knife is illustrated and described on page 228 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this Bowie from his book is reproduced in image 1). The hilt is all Steel with a floating knurled collar that, when secured in the rear position, will lock onto any wood shaft pushed into the hollow adjustable tubular hilt by means of internal securing spikes. The hilt is fitted with its original wood tompion. The locking mechanism resembles that of the old muzzle loading socket bayonet attachment. British Gunsmiths Walter Locke & Co 391 Strand, London C1892-C1920 were primarily known as the outlet for Baldock Knife Spears (see page 99 & 100 of The London Knife Book By Flook. Page 99 of the book shows an image of the Baldock Knife Spear & Scabbard). These rare knives are sometimes found with the Baldock and Walter Locke names or with a licensed manufacturer name on the blade, however it is very rare to find examples with Baldock, Walter Locke & Co and a manufacturer name all on one blade. It has the correct all steel hollow hilt with floating collar and wood tompion which works correctly, a small oval brass finger guard and measures 14 ½”overall. The 9 ½” spear point blade has fullers and a deep 4 ½” saw back section on the back edge. The blade is faintly marked ‘Baldock Knife Spear Made Expressly For Walter Locke & Co Ltd Patented’ and with the rare to find additional licensed manufacturer’s name ‘James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, England’ (all difficult to photograph but illustrated as best we can in the images). The knife is complete with its original brown leather covered wood scabbard which has German Silver throat mount with frog locket and chape. All leather & stitching are clean & intact. The price for this very rare survival knife with scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 20815
£1,975.00

1880-1890 Boer War Era British Officer’s Private Purchase Briggs Bennett & Newton Sheffield Campaign Folding Bowie Knife With Leather Scabbard. **FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION** Sn 20814 - 20814
Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This Victorian Folding Bowie is in excellent condition and is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives. This Bowie is illustrated and described on page 220 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this Bowie from his book is reproduced in image 1, although the image from the book does not illustrate the scabbard the author comments that the Bowie has its original leather scabbard which can be seen in our images). It is 9” overall length when folded. The knife's 8” clip point blade is undamaged and has just light staining consistent with age. The blade is crisply marked on one side with the makers or retailers name. It has attractive chequered polished horn scales with brass fillets which are in great condition secured by German Silver pins. It correctly has no finger guard. One scale has a German Silver button which, when pressed releases the blade to open to its full length. When fully extended the knife measures 12 ½” overall. The ‘eared’ spring back blade lock when lifted releases the blade for folding. The knife is complete with original brown leather open top scabbard with stitched rear seam & belt loop. The price for this campaign Bowie worthy of further research regarding the makers or retailers includes UK delivery. Sn 20814
£595.00

**QUALITY**Late Victorian / Edwardian Era Gamekeepers/ Forestry Axe**FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE KNIVES**Sn 20811 - 20811
Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This Victorian axe no doubt a Head Gamekeepers or Forestry piece is in excellent condition and is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives. This axe is illustrated and described on page 62 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this axe from his book is reproduced in image 1). The axe is 15 ¼” long overall. The axe head is 6 ¼” width from broadest part of the cutting edge to the flat peen face. It has an iron curved axe-blade and tapering rear peen with square face, on its wooden haft which is formed in two stages divided by a turned moulding, fluted grip. The haft is fitted at the base with iron cap with globular finial and a stirrup loop shackle. The axe has its leather cover with belt loop, retainng strap (tip absent) and buckle. There are no maker or date marks on the axe or scabbard. The price for this quality piece includes UK delivery. Sn 20811
£695.00

UNAVAILABLE (04/03) Edwardian Wilkinson London & Sheffield ’Finest Sword Steel In England’ Bowie, Blade Etched With MOD Mark & Royal Appointments To The King & HRH The Prince Of Wales & Scabbard**FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION** Sn 20819 - 20819
**QUALITY**RARE & UNUSUAL**Edwardian Wilkinson London & Sheffield ’Finest Sword Steel In England’ Bowie, Blade Etched With Ministry Of Defence (MOD) Mark & Royal Appointments To The King & HRH The Prince Of Wales & Scabbard**FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION** Sn 20819 Wilkinson Sword, was founded under another name, in 1772 by Henry Nock in London. Numerous innovations make him the most famous and successful representative of his guild in the British Kingdom. At that time, Nock distinguished himself above all by the production of innovative weapons. By 1824 Henry Wilkinson, who was by then managing the company, introduced the sword production in 1824, as a second line of business besides the weapon production. He gives the company the name “James Wilkinson & Son”. Henry Wilkinson was an all-round genius, whose talents were mainly expressed in engineering and natural sciences. Henry Wilkinson, who was by then managing the company, introduced the sword production in 1824, as a second line of business besides the weapon production. He gives the company the name “James Wilkinson & Son”. Henry Wilkinson was an all-round genius, whose talents were mainly expressed in engineering and natural sciences. Among other things, he also maintained business relations with the British royal family. In 1889 Wilkinson Company Ltd was created at Pall Mall London. Wilkinson knives were also marked Sheffield. Due to the high quality of their work Wilkinson were awarded Royal Warrants. The company also had contacts with the British War Dept for bayonets and other edged weapons. This is an excellent Bowie by Wilkinson made in the early 20th Century. Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This Bowie is in excellent condition and is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives. This Bowie is illustrated and described on page 272 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this Bowie from his book is reproduced in image 1. In his book the author comments that it was unusual for Wilkinson blades to have multi stamping logos on their blades either on the home market or export knives). It has a 5 ¾” single edged robust blade formed with a clipped-back point and unusual multi etched blade with the maker’s details, Royal warrants to the King and Prince of Wales, ‘Finest sword steel England’ & King’s Crown MOD mark. It has a German silver guard, natural staghorn scales retained by five pins. The knife measures 10 ¼” overall and is complete with its correct original open top leather scabbard with single belt loop. All stitching and leather are clean and intact. The front of the scabbard has one small scuff to the surface. The price for this rare to find Wilkinson Bowie with multi logo and MOD marked blade includes UK delivery. Sn 20819
£0.00

1880-1890 Boer War Era British Officer’s Private Purchase Robert McQueen & Son Newcastle Folding Bowie Knife With Leather Scabbard. **FROM THE DAVID HAYDEN-WRIGHT COLLECTION** Sn 20812 - 20812
Before his death in 2006 David Hayden-Wright was a renowned collector of English knives and edged weapons, his many years of experience led him to write his famous collector's bible 'The Heritage of English Knives' which contains 100's of quality descriptions and illustrations of knives and edged weapons. This Victorian Folding Bowie is in excellent condition and is from the renowned collector & author David Hayden-Wright’s preeminent collection of antique knives. This Bowie is illustrated and described on page 220 of Hayden-Wright’s book ‘The Heritage Of English Knives’ (the illustration of this Bowie from his book is reproduced in image 1). It is 10 ½” overall length when folded. The knife's 9 ¼” Bowie blade is undamaged and has just light staining consistent with age. The blade is crisply marked on one side with the Newcastle retailer's name (this knife was most likely made by one of the quality Sheffield makers and retailed in Newcastle to promote sales in the North of England). It has attractive chequered wood scales which are in great condition secured by metal pins. It has a German Silver folding cross guard. One scale has a German Silver button which, when pressed releases the blade to open to its full length. When fully extended the knife measures 14 ¾” overall. The knife is complete with original brown leather scabbard with a hinged case top which has a retaining strap and press stud fastener. It has an iron chape. The scabbard is without belt loop. The price includes UK Delivery. Sn 20812
£795.00
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