Joseph Rodgers Sheffield Knife info

[JTB_5]

I just bought the following Joseph Rogers knife. It was a bit of a crap shoot as the seller didn't know much about the knife (selling off a relative's estate). All the seller knew was that the knife has a 4" wood handle and that the relative had lots of Case knives from the 40s to the 60s and that he guessed this knife was from that era as well. Any information would be appreciated. I'm hoping Jack ( Jack Black ) might have some things to say. . .

 

[Campbellclanman]

I would say no way from the sixties my friend. That’s quite a late model Joseph Rodgers in my opinion.

It’s always great for a seller to mention its an estate sale and know nothing about it. Immediately that plants the Seed it’s old, when in fact the item could be a day old.

The Blade Shape, the shape of the Kick, The very late model etching on the Blade and again very late model font of the Tang Stamp, no pins!!! all point to a let model Joseph Rodgers.

I could be wrong and our friend Jack will certainly know for sure.

 

[Jack Black]

The great firm of Joseph Rodgers were on their last legs by the time they started producing knives of such low quality. Introducing a line with glued-on covers was obviously a cost-saving measure, and the range did have a name, which currently escapes me. They did claim to have introduced an innovative new bonding technique. My recollection was that they were introduced in the 70's, but I have come across a contract knife made for the General Post Office in 1970, which uses the same construction. The knives were issued to Telephone Engineers.

The range Rodgers produced also included a Lambsfoot.

Here's another Pruner with the same construction.

I have not seen a blade etch quite like that before Joshua, though they are impermanent to say the least, and I agree with Duncan. My guess is that your knife was produced either after Rodgers were acquired by Richards of Sheffield (and subsequently by Imperial), or even later, after the name was bought by Eggington. Hope that's helpful

 

[JTB_5]

Thanks Duncan and Jack! That is helpful. In all fairness, the seller only mentioned the estate sale when I asked about the knife and there was very little information in his Initial description. I did not pay much, nor would I have with so little knowledge. I have wanted to try a Rodgers, so this will be a first chance. I’ll update when I get it in hand and comment on the quality and any new information I might discover.