Wostenholm I*XL Locking Knife with Original Box. ED 2489 Knive

The I*XL trademark had originally been registered in 1787 to a W A Smith of Sheffield. 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 Wolstenholm ever since. Blade length – 9 ½ cm. Total length including handle – 22 cm. This knife has a 12 ½ cm hardwood handle including brass bolsters and pins. The bolsters are engraved ‘Made in Sheffield’ and ‘Wolstenmolm – I-X-L – Sheffield England’ The blade itself is engraved ‘I * XL with George Wolstenholm and Sons’ on a scroll with ‘Sheffield England’ beneath, however. it appears to have been sharpened which has faded the engraving. The knife comes with its original gift box/sleeve and ‘welcome/authentication certificate’, which is in excellent condition too. The price includes U.K. delivery. ED 2489.