Rodgers and Sons

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I was too

its a straight out the box #14 so I think it will improve with a bit of work

The Rodgers has an almost convex edge to it that just seems to work - I only stropped it when I got it and it was shaving hair

The GEC with a light strop didn't shave hair out the box - with a bit of work it will. Then the real tests can start :D

The GEC does beat the Rodgers for confort of use but thats only because the scales are a little thicker - not that I would but if the Rodgers had new scales I don't think it would ever leave my side
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I enjoy seeing the Rodgers knives! I have one but would love to find more.
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Mike that is one beautiful knife
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Mike - That’s a stunner and if you were only going to have one that is it - beauty of a whittler ::tu:: ::tu::
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Beautiful knife, Mike. ::tu::
Love those little whittlers. ::nod::
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Thanks guys. It's got a pin crack but otherwise pretty good. Took a steady hand to grind those blades!
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Oh Gezz a pin crack you better send that baby to me it should not be anywhere near the other beauties you have Mike ::ds::
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ObsidianEdge wrote:I enjoy seeing the Rodgers knives! I have one but would love to find more.
Wouldn't we all!! Beautiful knife! ::tu::
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What are the other markings on the pearl sleeve board whittler ?
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smiling-knife wrote:Beautiful knives John. :-)
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Wake this thread up, added a very nice Rodgers stag pen knife, I would say little to no use, 3 1/4", does have one crack in stag that is tight and hard to see. Marked Cutlers To His Majesty and #6 Norfolk St, so I think it is pre WW2.
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Beautiful knife ::tu:: , John! ::tu:: Great stag!
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danno50 wrote:Beautiful knife ::tu:: , John! ::tu:: Great stag!

Thank you Dan, Rodgers did use some great stag.
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My Contribution to the thread is my Joseph Rodgers to her Majesty -- 4" Closed.
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ratlesnake75 wrote:My Contribution to the thread is my Joseph Rodgers to her Majesty -- 4" Closed.
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JohnR wrote:Wake this thread up, added a very nice Rodgers stag pen knife, I would say little to no use, 3 1/4", does have one crack in stag that is tight and hard to see. Marked Cutlers To His Majesty and #6 Norfolk St, so I think it is pre WW2.
Great knives guys.

Here is my latest. It's 3" closed. I love the sunk joints, they made a great knife!!
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::woot:: - Mike - That Rodgers knife is KILLER ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ... What a beauty in a Norfolk whittler in all ways ::drool:: ...
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Mike, that thing is absolutely beautiful. ::tu::

Congratulation on taking ownership of that one.
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WOW ! Mike i believe that is the famous Rodgers "Norfolk" pattern. What a great find. Top manufacturer, best pattern, and the very best stag. Wow !
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Thanks guys, I was really surprised but very glad ::hmm:: ::ds:: there was not much bidding on this one!!
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That’s sweet Mike.
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galvanic1882 wrote:Thanks guys, I was really surprised but very glad ::hmm:: ::ds:: there was not much bidding on this one!!

Stunning knife there Mike, so you were the one bidding against me :D Great buy!
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Mike, Go find another.... Outstanding!
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JohnR wrote:
galvanic1882 wrote:Thanks guys, I was really surprised but very glad ::hmm:: ::ds:: there was not much bidding on this one!!

Stunning knife there Mike, so you were the one bidding against me :D Great buy!
Sorry John, had a crazy high price on this one. Trying to buy any of them I see.

Thanks Barry
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galvanic1882 wrote:
JohnR wrote:
galvanic1882 wrote:Thanks guys, I was really surprised but very glad ::hmm:: ::ds:: there was not much bidding on this one!!

Stunning knife there Mike, so you were the one bidding against me :D Great buy!
Sorry John, had a crazy high price on this one. Trying to buy any of them I see.

Thanks Barry
No problem Mike, did not expect to get it for my high bid but had to try, figured a knowledgable collector would know how rare and desirable it was, congratulations on acquiring such a great rare knife!
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Thanks John ::handshake::
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