Interesting Joseph Rodgers - Any Idea on Date of Mfg?

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Interesting Joseph Rodgers - Any Idea on Date of Mfg?

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This is a small Joseph Rodgers single-blade jack. Jigged bone handles, all iron bolsters/liners.

Note the interesting blade stamp - TO STRIKE FIRE

This would seem to make it pretty old - when did people last use flint and steel as part of daily life?

I don't know how to date Sheffield knives based on the markings, hope that someone cam help.
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Steve, Goins dates that one ("Hand Forged to Strike Fire") as being used from 1875 to 1900.
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Cool knife
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As usual, another neat old Joseph Rodgers knife.

"Friction lights", or matches were invented in 1826. I just googled matches.

How long is the knife? I have a Rodgers similar to this in smooth bone without the interesting stamping.
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herbva wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 1:48 am Steve, Goins dates that one ("Hand Forged to Strike Fire") as being used from 1875 to 1900.
Thank you for the info.

Joe; the knife is 3" closed.
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I don't know anything about your knife, but it sure is a good looking honest old piece. Very nice! 8)
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As an amateur Rodgers collector

that example is stunning
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As said, that is simply awesome and something I've been trying to acquire. Enjoy!
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That's a beautiful knife Ed, and in stunning condition too! Congrats on finding that one! ::handshake:: 8)
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