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WWI era H. Boker & Co Solingen Imperial German Uhlan Cavalry Officer's Multi Tool / Bladed Folding Lock Knife with Stag Antler Scales. ED 2437. - ED 2437
Boker of Solingen have been manufacturing blades since 1869. This form of lock knife were reputedly carried by Uhlan cavalry officers during WWI. The knife has 2 fold out blades, one of which, the hoof trimmer, locks into place and is released by depression of a steel bar on the back of the grip frame. The 3 ½” single edged blade is signed by the maker ‘H. Boker & Co Solingen’ and has their Tree trade mark. The 4” curved hoof trimmer blade is marked ‘Boker No 500’ and is DRGM marked. It also has the tree trademark. The blades have just staining consistent with age. The blades and corkscrew tool which can be seen in the images fold neatly into its steel frame which has undamaged Stag antler scales secured by pins and German silver bolsters. One scale has an inlaid brass Tree trademark roundel. Closed the knife measures 4 ½” length. The length with larger blade open measures 8 ½” overall. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2437.
£375.00

**RARE**British GQ Parachute Co Ltd. RAF Air Crew Issue Swiss Victorinox Hunter Pattern Folding Multi Blade / Tool Clasp Knife (Swiss Army Type) With Stainless Steel Locking Blade. Sn 18094 - 18094
These knives were provided to the British Ministry of Defence by the GQ Parachute Co Ltd as part of their contracts for the provision of air crew equipment. The knives are Swiss Victorinox Hunter pattern (see page 229 item & plate 550 of British & Commonwealth Military knives by Flook where one of these knives is described & illustrated). The knife has a main locking blade, saw blade, corkscrew, punch. bottle opener / screwdriver, gutting blade (harness cutter) and the typical removable tweezers and tooth pick. The scales are of the red plastic material now found on most. In addition to the maker’s trademark, the logo of GQ parachutes and MRI GQ 1604 is present on one scale. The main blade is unlocked by sliding a plastic catch on the opposite scale. The main blade is etched ‘27c/7018504’ together with ‘Victorinox Switzerland Stainless Rostfrei’ & ‘Patented’ manufacturer detail. The price for this rarely seen knife includes UK delivery. Sn 18094.
£445.00

*Unusual* Victorian Rubber Tapper's Plantation Knife by Saynor Cooke & Ridal Folding Pocket knife. ED 2451. - ED 2451
This is a scarce folding knife with one blade and a folding rubber tapping tool and tree scribe. These were used on rubber plantations for scoring the rubber tree and letting the rubber sap flow. Most were fixed blade knives so it is unusual to find one on a folding pocket knife. Saynor Cooke & Ridal, who were based in Edward Street, Sheffield at the Paxton works, were noted for their high quality knives of a horticultural nature and this was their speciality. Both blades carry the name SAYNOR COOKE & RIDAL and the firms trademark of a penny farthing bicycle. The grips are made of stag horn held by 4 pins. Both scales are perfectly secure. Closed the knife measures 5 7/8“ in length. The open length measures 7 1/8” overall. This is a unusual knife made for a Victorian rubber plantation owner. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2451.
£275.00

**MINT**Large, C1950’s English William Rodgers Sheffield ‘I Cut My Way’ Trademark 'United States Land Of The Free Home Of The Brave ' Bowie Knife With Etched Blade, Stag Antler Hilt With Brass Horse Head Pommel & Ornately Tooled Leather Scabbard. Sn 20902 - 20902
The Sheffield cutler William Rodgers was recorded in the 1852 directory. His trade mark was ‘I Cut My Way’ together with mincing knife device. The company ceased trading towards the late 19th Century. In 1911 John Clarke advertised the trademark as his own & used it to good effect in the 20th century. The Eggington group acquired the trademark in the 1980’s. This William Rodgers Sheffield made Bowie Knife & scabbard are in near mint condition. The knife has a solid Stag Antler hilt With Brass Horse Head Pommel. It has an ornate brass ferule and the brass finger guard has scalloped edges. The 9 ¾” Bowie blade is polished steel with scalloped decoration on the spine. The blade is just under 2” broad at its widest. One side of the blade is etched with elaborate scroll work and wording "The United States America The Land Of The Free And The Home Of The Brave Protected By Her Noble & Brave Volunteers" and Americans Ask For Nothing But What Is Right And Submit To Nothing That’s Wrong’ In panels either side of a central panel bearing the American Eagle symbol. The ricasso is stamped on one side "William Rodgers Sheffield England"& the reverse has Rodger’s ‘I Cut My Way’ trademark. The Bowie is 16 ½” overall length. The thick, tan leather scabbard is in the same superb condition with deep cut ornate tooled foliate decoration to the front of the scabbard and its integral large belt loop. The price for this desirable Bowie by a famous Sheffield cutler includes UK delivery. Sn 20902
£795.00

**WWII Period ‘G.Wolstenholm & Son’ Deck Knife and Scabbard. ED 2559. - ED 2559
The I*XL trademark had originally been registered in 1787 to a W A Smith. The mark books of The Company of Cutlers show I*XL being registered to Wostenholm’s in 1831. Originally the family name was spelt ‘Wolstenholme’ but, story has it that the second George Wolstenholme found this name too long for smaller knives so he omitted the letters ‘l’ and ‘e’. The name has been spelt Wostenholm ever since. Moving to Washington Works, Wellington Street in 1848. It was named 'Washington' after the American trade which made George Wostenholm's fortune. Washington Works was the largest cutlery works of its time, placing cutlery manufacture under one roof of a reported 800 employees and breaking with the established method of small scale cutlery production by Sheffield’s “Little Mesters”. The blade length – 11 ½ cm. Total length including handle – 23 ½ cm. The blade has an ornate serated edge to the top of the spine. This knife has an 11cm Bakelite diamond cut grip handle with a finger guard/quillon. The blade itself is engraved ‘I * XL on the ricasso with ‘G. Wolstenholm and Son Washington Works Sheffield England’ on the cheek. The knife comes with its original brown leather sheath with upper belt loop. The blade and sheath are showing signs of use, but only adds to the history of the item. The price includes U.K. delivery. ED 2559. (Hunting and Survival Box)
£325.00

**RARE**Victorian 1869-1874 Joseph Rodgers 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield Made For Manton & Co Calcutta Spear Point Bowie Knife With Chequered Horn Scales, German Silver Cross Guard & Leather Scabbard. Sn 19279 - 19279
The Manton family were English gunmakers beginning with John in the early 1800's, then his younger brother Joseph who operated circa 1825-35. J. Manton and Son operated circa 1832-1862 and Manton & Co is listed as operating in London and Calcutta circa 1869-74. Manton’s Calcutta operation specialised in supplying quality firearms and blades to British officer’s & Gentlemen in India. Joseph Rodgers had an unsurpassed reputation for knife making in the 19th century. The Star and Maltese cross were granted to Rodgers by the Company in 1764 and both he and later his sons continued to produce quality knives throughout the Victorian era at various premises in Sheffield including the world famous 6 Norfolk Street. Due to the high quality of their work Rodgers & Sons were awarded Royal Warrants. This is a quality 13” long, Spear Point Bowie knife & Scabbard made by Rodgers at their Norfolk street workshop for Manton & Co Calcutta. It has chequered horn scales secured by German Silver pins. A void German silver plate is mounted on one scale and it has a thick oval German silver cross guard. It has an 8 ¼” double edged, spear point steel blade with central fullers on both sides. One side of the blade is crisply marked ‘Joseph Rodgers & Sons, No 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield’ together with ‘Star and Maltese cross’ trademark and the reverse ‘Made For Manton & Co Calcutta’. The blade has just small areas of staining consistent with age. The excellent, original open top brown leather scabbard has a rear belt loop. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19279
£1,700.00

WW2 Burma Campaign Chindit Special Forces, Fighting Knife / Combat Bowie & Scabbard. ED 2205 - ED 2205
The Chindits – officially in 1943 designated the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade and in 1944, the 3rd Indian Infantry Division was a British "Special Force" that served in Burma and India in 1943 and 1944 during the Burma Campaign in WW2. This is an original combat Bowie carried by Chindit troops. These fighting knives were manufactured in India during WW2 and come in a number of variations. An example the same as ours is illustrated on page 205 plate 493 of Flook’s book British & Commonwealth Military Knives. As is common with these knives there are no manufacturer or date marks on our example. The undamaged wood slab grips are secured to the Tang by 3 rivets. The grips have just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. It has a clean single edged 7 ½” long blade with correct drop point Bowie type tip. The blade is sharp with just a few small nibbles to the cutting edge consistent with service use. The correct original scabbard is made of leather, stitched along the edges and has a single belt loop to the rear of the scabbard. The scabbard has a leather retaining strap with press stud fastener. The leather has period hand applied ink name ‘Platt’ near to the retaining strap, most likely the name of the Chindit issued with this knife. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2205
£975.00

WWI Dated British Trench Knife Converted from a P1907 Bayonet and Leather Scabbard. ED 2199. - ED 2199
An original WWI British trench knife and leather scabbard made by converting a Wilkinson made P1907 bayonet (A trench knife is a combat knife designed to kill or incapacitate an enemy at close quarters, such as in a trench or other confined area. It was developed as a close combat weapon for soldiers attacking enemy trenches during the First World War. See page 393 No 820 of The Bayonet Book by Watts & White for a pre-cut down version. Marked ‘1907’ below crown, 12’ 17 (December 1917) and ‘Wilkinson’. The obverse has numerous inspection marks and Broad Arrows. Blade length; 20 ¾ cm, 33 cm overall. The fullered blade is in good order *no tip-see images/*. The wooden grips are intact and have minor signs of service wear. The pommel and crossguard have been previously painted. The scabbard with teardrop frog stud is solid with the metalwork and stitching all intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2199. (Fighting Knives)
£375.00

**SOLD**MASSIVE**CUTLER’S SHOP WINDOW ADVERTISING PIECE**Early 20th Century Bell Bowie Knife Company Sheffield Bowie Knife. ED 2185 - ED 2185
This is a Massive fully functional English Bowie. This size of Bowie were displayed by Cutler’s in their shop windows to draw attention to & advertise their wares. The 19 ¾” long, Bowie has undamaged, thick ebony scales are secured to the full tang by 5 brass rivets. It has a heavy cast brass finger guard. The knife’s impressive 12 ¼” long blade is 5mm thick and 3” broad at its widest. The polished steel blade has just small areas of staining consistent with age and storage. There is no damage or nicks to the cutting edge. Both sides of the blade are signed ‘Bell Bowie Knife Co Sheffield England’ (possibly a retailer, there were several Sheffield cutlers with the name Bell working in Sheffield in the Victorian, Edwardian and inter war eras, we cannot attribute the business name ‘Bell Bowie Knife Company Sheffield ’ to any of them). The Bowie weighs a hefty 1.520 Kg (3.344 Lbs). Although useable as a knife this Bowie was never made to be carried and is correctly without scabbard. The price for this massive Bowie, a great conversation / display piece includes UK delivery. ED 2185
£0.00

1922– 1961, British Royal Navy C.E Heinke & Co Ltd London Brass Hilt Diver's Knife With Magnetic Blade & Brass Scabbard Slotted For Belt Loop. Sn 20828 - 20828
This is an original, British Royal Navy Diver's Knife and Scabbard. The makers name C.E Heinke & Co Ltd London is found on Heinke diver’s knives made between 1922 & 1961. The knife has a 1 ¼” broad, 6 ¼” long single edged spear point blade. The magnetic steel blade is covered with a thin layer of copper, possibly an un-finished process to nickel plate the blade at some point in its life. The knife has a brass hilt, marked on one side ‘C.E Heinke & Co Ltd London’. The knife is complete with its solid brass scabbard with belt slot. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20828 (survival box)
£595.00
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