Antique Knives Made In England

[Miller Bro's]

Is the master blade stamped?

[Ridgegrass]

MB: Yes, "IXL" Geo. Wostenholm Sheffield England. Ebony handles. Thanks. Had some opinions on another thread. Seems okay. J.O'.

[Mason]

Here is a large lock back folder by W. R. Humphreys & Co. dating to the later 1800s era. It is similar to Miller Bros. Jameson & Co. model but has a recessed back lock as opposed to the raised back lock as seen on M.B.s model. This folder has a handle length of 6 inches.

[FRJ]

What a beautiful old, large knife.
I like that the release is so close to the run up where the end of the spring and the tang meet.

Nice picture Mason.

[edge213]

Here is a large lock back folder by W. R. Humphreys & Co. dating to the later 1800s era. It is similar to Miller Bros. Jameson & Co. model but has a recessed back lock as opposed to the raised back lock as seen on M.B.s model. This folder has a handle length of 6 inches.

That's a dandy!

[Miller Bro's]

Here is a large lock back folder by W. R. Humphreys & Co. dating to the later 1800s era.

Beautiful knife in excellent condition

[Miller Bro's]

Here's one that also measures 6" closed, no lock on this one!

[peanut740]

Here's one that also measures 6" closed, no lock on this one!

Love that stag!

[BWT]

Mason and Dimitri as Roger said “love the stag” thanks for showing those!!! Beautiful ole knives.

[BWT]

Picked this up a couple weeks ago. Clark Chester

[galvanic1882]

Beautiful knives guys!!

[BWT]

Thanks Mike

[Mason]

Thanks for the nice comments all on the Humphreys.

Miller Bros., that's a very unique pattern for a large Sheffield folder. Is there a name on that fine old knife?

[wiseguy]

Great looking knives gents! Hey Mason, it that a book as the backdrop for your old flush lock Humphreys posted ? Pretty cool !

[danno50]

Three beauties, Mason, Dimitri, and Bill. All with my favourite kind of stag.

[Miller Bro's]

Picked this up a couple weeks ago. Clark Chester

Nice old knife Bill, never seen one with that stamp!

[Miller Bro's]

Miller Bros., that's a very unique pattern for a large Sheffield folder. Is there a name on that fine old knife?

Thanks, its John Copley & Sons

[FRJ]

Here's one that also measures 6" closed, no lock on this one!

Beautiful old folder, Dimitri.

Picked this up a couple weeks ago. Clark Chester

And speaking of beautiful that Clark Chester is just that.
A name that is new to me.
Nice catch, Bill.

[BWT]

Thanks Dan,Joe,and Dimitri I couldn’t find anything out about any makers named Clark’s from Chester either??

[Mason]

wiseguy, that is a factory cutlery catalog for Humphreys.

[Mason]

While Sheffield produced many wonderful large folders and sportsman's knives, some of their greatest talents are seen in smaller folders.
Here is a cased Thomas Renshaw 4 blade pearl handled senator model with file work on the back sides of the blades as well as the back springs.
The back springs were also covered in a gold wash. "Stand" was their prominent trademark.
Amazing work especially considering the simple tools those cutlers used in the 1800s and early 1900s.

[galvanic1882]

Wow great knife Neal

[Miller Bro's]

Beautiful knife, I have this one that looks very similar.

[BWT]

Woah Mason and Dimitri beautiful knives, thanks for sharing those

[FRJ]

Beautiful knives, Mason and Dimitri.

Those Sheffield guys were amazing.
I'm so glad many of them came here.