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I finished the restoration of this fine knife yesterday, it turned out terrific! It is in my pocket now at work after its cousin the straight gave me a terrific shave this morning.
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The straight is a "their majesty" edition, but close enough:)
Wow! Beautiful scales and blades!! That pocket knife is amazing! I wouldn't be able to stop taking it out of my pocket and admiring it.
Nice! A Rodgers pocketknife is definitely on my short list of acquisitions. I have a very similar wedge that is one of my absolute best shavers:
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All the old Sheffield house pocket knives were awesome.
L-R Taylor, Roberts Bros, Rodgers, Rodgers, IXL, IXL. The IXL Barlow at the far right just snapped the back spring while I was taking pics. Piece of junk. LMAO It was an unsharpened, unused "end of days" knife made in the waning years of the company. Their quality is nothing compared to earlier blades. Got another "end of days" IXL around here somewhere that is absolutely laughable in its construction.Attachment 234516
Nice group! I am slowing building a collection of Sheffield knives from the golden era, but you either have to spend a lot of time fixing up a neglected one or the prices are crazy high...
I like the restoration process, so you know which way I go:)
I had a LOT more at one time. Prices have gone above what I'm willing to pay. Traded a bunch of mine for razors. If you enjoy the restoration work then it's a win if you don't count your time as money spent. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ernie1980
Late 19th C and early 20th C American made pocket knives are some of the best on the planet. I carry an old Challenge "spear point" jack every day. The steel in US knives of that era blows away the steel of the Sheffield made knives of the same era. You can tell the difference when you put the blade on a stone.
Most of the same American companies that made great knives also made great razors. Miller Bros of Meriden Conn being the exception. I have yet to see a razor made by that company. Seen about million knives by those guys but I've never seen a razor with their name on it.
oh great! now i have something else to hunt for when i go antiquing.
