Rodgers and Sons

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Good thread, Corso, and a couple of real nice knives! ::tu::
Mike, I love those two exceptional knives, especially the carved pearl congress! ::tu::
Smiling-knife: beautiful stainless, great handles! ::tu:: Good etch (or likely stamping?) on the stockman. Great pictures as well! A few of those gentleman had been working for Joseph Rodgers since they were 9 years old.
John, I never get tired of looking at that stag congress, exceptional knife! ::tu::
Lee, three good ones, I really like that pearl quill knife, interesting frame shape! ::tu::
Joe, you made a good user out of that stockman! ::tu::
Ray, great batch of Joseph Rodgers! ::tu:: That scissors knife is unique! I really like the 4 blade pearl!

I have only the one Joseph Rodgers, which I posted in the bareheaded thread. I will get another photo and put it into this thread as well.
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Great Jos Rodgers knives everyone. This is a WWI GI British Army knife.
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Nice knife S-K ::tu:: ::tu:: ... Rodgers made so many knife patterns and all seem to be top notch!!
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kootenay joe wrote:It would be interesting to know how the steel on an older Jos. Rodgers & Sons holds up when compared with a USA knife of similar age.
J.R. is famous for fit & finish and top handle materials but were the blades any better than less expensive knives when it comes to sharpening and edge holding ?
I have never seen a post about how well an older/vintage J.R. knife performs.
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I can't realy say how they compair against old US made folders as my oldest is a Camillus #21 but my 3" boys knife is kicking the stuffing out of my GEC #14 so far.

I love the #14 but this little Rodgers is sharper and cutting far better

The two blade pen knife will be going up against a Case soon but I expect similar results
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Thanks Corso. I am surprised to hear an old J.R. is out-cutting a 1095 steel blade made recently.
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I was too

its a straight out the box #14 so I think it will improve with a bit of work

The Rodgers has an almost convex edge to it that just seems to work - I only stropped it when I got it and it was shaving hair

The GEC with a light strop didn't shave hair out the box - with a bit of work it will. Then the real tests can start :D

The GEC does beat the Rodgers for confort of use but thats only because the scales are a little thicker - not that I would but if the Rodgers had new scales I don't think it would ever leave my side
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I enjoy seeing the Rodgers knives! I have one but would love to find more.
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Mike that is one beautiful knife
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Mike - That’s a stunner and if you were only going to have one that is it - beauty of a whittler ::tu:: ::tu::
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Beautiful knife, Mike. ::tu::
Love those little whittlers. ::nod::
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Thanks guys. It's got a pin crack but otherwise pretty good. Took a steady hand to grind those blades!
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Oh Gezz a pin crack you better send that baby to me it should not be anywhere near the other beauties you have Mike ::ds::
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ObsidianEdge wrote:I enjoy seeing the Rodgers knives! I have one but would love to find more.
Wouldn't we all!! Beautiful knife! ::tu::
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What are the other markings on the pearl sleeve board whittler ?
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smiling-knife wrote:Beautiful knives John. :-)
Great to see you again S-k
Lovely knives of the highest quality everyone.
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Wake this thread up, added a very nice Rodgers stag pen knife, I would say little to no use, 3 1/4", does have one crack in stag that is tight and hard to see. Marked Cutlers To His Majesty and #6 Norfolk St, so I think it is pre WW2.
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Beautiful knife ::tu:: , John! ::tu:: Great stag!
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danno50 wrote:Beautiful knife ::tu:: , John! ::tu:: Great stag!

Thank you Dan, Rodgers did use some great stag.
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My Contribution to the thread is my Joseph Rodgers to her Majesty -- 4" Closed.
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ratlesnake75 wrote:My Contribution to the thread is my Joseph Rodgers to her Majesty -- 4" Closed.
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JohnR wrote:Wake this thread up, added a very nice Rodgers stag pen knife, I would say little to no use, 3 1/4", does have one crack in stag that is tight and hard to see. Marked Cutlers To His Majesty and #6 Norfolk St, so I think it is pre WW2.
Great knives guys.

Here is my latest. It's 3" closed. I love the sunk joints, they made a great knife!!
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::woot:: - Mike - That Rodgers knife is KILLER ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ... What a beauty in a Norfolk whittler in all ways ::drool:: ...
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Mike, that thing is absolutely beautiful. ::tu::

Congratulation on taking ownership of that one.
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WOW ! Mike i believe that is the famous Rodgers "Norfolk" pattern. What a great find. Top manufacturer, best pattern, and the very best stag. Wow !
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Thanks guys, I was really surprised but very glad ::hmm:: ::ds:: there was not much bidding on this one!!
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That’s sweet Mike.
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