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Interesting Joseph Rodgers - Any Idea on Date of Mfg?
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 1:35 am
by knifeaholic
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.
Re: Interesting Joseph Rodgers - Any Idea on Date of Mfg?
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 1:48 am
by herbva
Steve, Goins dates that one ("Hand Forged to Strike Fire") as being used from 1875 to 1900.
Re: Interesting Joseph Rodgers - Any Idea on Date of Mfg?
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 1:49 am
by edge213
Cool knife
Re: Interesting Joseph Rodgers - Any Idea on Date of Mfg?
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 1:51 am
by FRJ
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.
Re: Interesting Joseph Rodgers - Any Idea on Date of Mfg?
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 1:33 pm
by knifeaholic
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.
Re: Interesting Joseph Rodgers - Any Idea on Date of Mfg?
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2022 1:15 am
by Madmarco
I don't know anything about your knife, but it sure is a good looking honest old piece. Very nice!
Re: Interesting Joseph Rodgers - Any Idea on Date of Mfg?
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:57 pm
by Corso
As an amateur Rodgers collector
that example is stunning
Re: Interesting Joseph Rodgers - Any Idea on Date of Mfg?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:36 pm
by edisdead
As said, that is simply awesome and something I've been trying to acquire. Enjoy!
A recent addition to my collection
Re: Interesting Joseph Rodgers - Any Idea on Date of Mfg?
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2022 2:33 am
by Madmarco
That's a beautiful knife Ed, and in stunning condition too! Congrats on finding that one!
