Rodgers and Sons

Corso · Post by **Corso** » Thu May 09, 2019 6:17 pm

Anyone else collect them? I'm just starting out and have been shocked that it's taken me this long to realise the gems that are out there.

Corso · Post by **Corso** » Thu May 09, 2019 7:16 pm

This is my first one

shade under 3" closed, has been kicking my #14 out of its usual spot

I'd love to know how old it is

Corso · Post by **Corso** » Thu May 09, 2019 7:28 pm

This ones in the posties hands at the moment

kootenay joe · Post by **kootenay joe** » Fri May 10, 2019 3:29 am

Yes Jos. Rodgers & Sons made some of the finest knives ever made right up to this day. About 1850 to 1920 was the time period of most of their "Exhibition" knives. By WW II things had changed but up until then, buying a Jos Rodgers & Sons knife was getting the best knife anywhere on the planet.
"Sheffield Exhibition Knives" is a wonderful book to see these best of the best knives. You can buy a new copy on ebay for ~ $40.
Those both are very good knives that you show. I am a little jealous.
kj

Corso · Post by **Corso** » Fri May 10, 2019 8:29 am

Thanks I'm in the UK I'll see if I can track a copy down

This one isn't mine but its such a fine example its worthy of its own post

LongBlade · Post by **LongBlade** » Fri May 10, 2019 3:30 pm

Nice knife Corso

... As KJ noted Rodgers was indeed top notch in their quality and made some spectacular knives... I 2nd KJ's suggestion for that book - lots of eye candy

...

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Fri May 10, 2019 3:48 pm

Here you go Corso, I've posted these before on different threads. My only 2 but would love the find more!

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Fri May 10, 2019 4:21 pm

Great knives everyone. This Jos Rodgers & Sons with stainless blade dates circa 1920s

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Fri May 10, 2019 4:28 pm

Love it SK

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Fri May 10, 2019 4:31 pm

Posted some time ago but at home here. These date to the early 1900s. Rodgers employees with long term service and stag and ivory stores. The employes all have 50 years plus with the company. Many started in their early teens and a few as early as 11 or 12 years of age.

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Fri May 10, 2019 4:46 pm

Now those pictures are cool! Thanks for posting them

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Fri May 10, 2019 4:49 pm

You're welcome. I love the two knives you posted.

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Fri May 10, 2019 4:57 pm

Corso… your knife looks similar to one of these in the top row of the second page from 1920ish.

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Fri May 10, 2019 5:59 pm

Great knives with a lot of history. I have 3, all stag.

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Fri May 10, 2019 6:49 pm

Beautiful knives John.

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