*William Rodgers "I Cut my Way" Fixed Blade Knife, Made in Sheffield" with original scabbard.*
Overall length of larger knife is approximately 9" with blade 5".
A vintage Sheffield hunting knife by William Rodgers, marked at the forte "William Rodgers I Cut My Way", with "Made In Sheffield England", on the other side, brass cross piece, leather washer grip with black and red celluloid and brass spacers, alloy pommel, it has a sawback edge for cutting through foliage or a wire cutter notch and it is complete with it's original leather sheath, with press stud retaining strap.
'The famous 'I Cut My Way' mark originally belonged to a a Sheffield cutler called Thomas Hobson, who operated in the late 19th century. It was acquired by John Clarke & Son before WW1. Clarke had set up in business in the mid 19th century, and as well as a cutler and factor, he also helped recruit Sheffield cutlers to go to work in America. After acquiring the 'I Cut My Way' mark, they used it in conjunction with the name 'William Rodgers'
*Condition*
This knife is in good condition with some signs of wear and tear. The leather scabbard is worn in places with some of the stitching undone, it is torn at the top by each press stud. Please photographs as part of the condition report.
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