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G. Wostenholm 'Axe' Brand Butcher Knife, Sheffield
This substantial butcher knife carries the Axe trademark of George Wostenholm & Son, Sheffield, England, one of Sheffield's most celebrated cutlery firms and the maker best known for its I*XL trademark. Axe was a secondary house mark Wostenholm used on its kitchen and butcher cutlery. This example carries the maker's stamp.
The full-tang blade is fitted with riveted composition scales in the classic English butcher-knife pattern, its long, gently upswept edge built for heavy kitchen and butchery work. See Condition Notes below for detail.
Specifications
| Type | Kitchen / Chef |
| Blade Length | 8.5 in / 21.6 cm |
| Overall Length | 13 in / 33 cm |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Synthetic / Acrylic |
| Estimated Era | Pre-1900s |
| Markings / Stamp | AXE (with axe device) over SHEFFIELD, stamped on the ricasso |
Condition
Blade: bright with light overall patina, no chips or pitting, edge geometry intact. Handle: honest usage wear across the scales consistent with a working kitchen knife, brass rivets tight and secure, no cracks or looseness.