Early English Folder

[Unclebob]

Hi everyone, I'm a collector from the UK and this is my first post on AAPK! I shall be posting some of my small collection over the next few weeks for your perusal.
Found this good size folder recently. It's in unused condition, with horn scales and no plating. Blade length is 3 3/4", with a 4 1/2" handle. The only markings are READ at the root of the blade.
Any ideas on this one?

[XX Case XX]

Hi Bob Nice to meet you. I checked Goins and this is the only thing I could find:

I. Read Sheffield c1848-1870. Read was located at 34 Lambert Street, Sheffield, England. This company manufactured "Bowie" type knives among other types of cutlery.

Don't know if that's the same company but that's all I could find.

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Mike

[FRJ]

Welcome to the forum, Bob.
That is a good looking old knife.
I hope to see more of your knives.

[Gunsil]

Very nice knife!! I love older English knives.

[Unclebob]

Thanks guys! I thought it could be pretty old, with the 'pistol grip' shape.

[americanedgetech]

And just like that... "Bobs your uncle".