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Antique Sheffield Kitchen Knife — Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Cutlers to His Majesty GR, Shear Steel, c.1910–1936
A fine antique Sheffield kitchen knife by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Cutlers to His Majesty — bearing the GR cypher confirming a George V dating of 1910–1936. The full stamp features the star and Maltese cross trademarks.
The blade is shear steel, a pre-industrial forging process already considered old-fashioned by the Edwardian era. The result is a blade of exceptional character — hard, fine-grained, and capable of taking a superb edge.
The 6½-inch blade has a graceful clip point profile. The dark rosewood handle is secured with three mixed pins — two steel and one large brass.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | Joseph Rodgers & Sons |
| Estimated Era | 1910s |
| Origin | Sheffield, England |
| Blade Length | 6.5 in / 16.5 cm |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Blade Style | Clip point |
| Markings / Stamp | GR / JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS / CUTLERS TO HIS MAJESTY / SHEAR STEEL / Star and Maltese cross |
Condition Grade
Good
Condition Notes
Honest patina and wear consistent with working use. Shear steel blade solid. Rosewood handle firm with three mixed pins (two steel, one brass). Fair amount of use visible.