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 Knives

**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