old knife info?

[Pablo]

I was shown this knife for first time by my cousin. Supposedly our Great Great Grandfather carried it during the American Civil War? I searched my books and online and couldn't find any information on the maker. Do any of y'all know anything about it... maker history, years produced? Grateful for any information.

[Mumbleypeg]

Can we get a clear in-focus close up of the tang stamp? Not impugning your drawing but sometimes a picture helps. Levine’s Guide lists Alfred Hobson & Son c1837-1876. There’s also an H. Hobson.

Nothing in Levine or Goins for A. Holson.

Ken

[Pablo]

Thanks for reply. unfortunately the knife has already left town with my cousin and cropping a photo is the best I could do. It's not as clear as seeing it in person or under a magnifying glass.

[Pablo]

..... now te-reading your response and studying photo... that "L" might very well be a "B"? What do you think?

[Mumbleypeg]

Pretty sure it is a B. That also would match what’s listed in Levine’s. Says it was a maker located in Sheffield.

Ken

[Pablo]

thank you sir, I appreciate it... now I can tell the family a little bit about the knife

[beresman]

There's a little more here about Alfred Hobson & Sons:

https://hawleysheffieldknives.com/n-ful ... O&kel=2133