Found knife not marked England,also doesn't have 'oil joint' marking, dark handle looks to be bone, 2 opposing blades , main blade 1 5/8" , 3 line marked IXL George / Wostenholm / Sheffield, pen blade 1 7/26" , 4 line marked IXL / George / Wostenholm
/ Sheffield
OAL 3 3/8
Any information would help
IXL George Wostenholm, Sheffield
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Re: IXL George Wostenholm, Sheffield
Looks like the England is out of view because of the way the blade pivots, you can see what looks like a D on the right side of your pictures. Take a closer look with a magnifying glass. Not sure what dates they started using "oil the joints"
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Re: IXL George Wostenholm, Sheffield
thanks Russell, I have looked at these tang stamps under high power magnification and high intensity light. I see a blemish that could look like a D.
I have also noticed that the main blade has a flared edge to the tip. the tip is shaped like a small spear at the last 1/4 inch of the blade. very interesting.
I have also noticed that the main blade has a flared edge to the tip. the tip is shaped like a small spear at the last 1/4 inch of the blade. very interesting.
Re: IXL George Wostenholm, Sheffield
Yes indeed, if it does not have the England mark it is an early knife, strange tip too.
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Re: IXL George Wostenholm, Sheffield
Not necessarily so.Knives that are destined for the home market were not required to have,"England" stamped on them;only ones for export.Rusty1 wrote:Yes indeed, if it does not have the England mark it is an early knife, strange tip too.
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