I* X. L. George Wostenholm Knives I*XL has been one of the most well know Sheffield trade marks The first company known for using the mark on knives was originally George Wolstenholme and Son The company's name was shorted to George Wostenholm sometime just prior to 1820
Yall have any Schrade I*XL Wostenholm knives by bladecollectorr » Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:48 pm kootenay joe wrote: ↑ Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:40 pm Do any of the Schrade-IXL knives match a Schrade pattern ? I think not but they do match Camillus patterns kj No, none match a Schrade pattern The lockbacks are a match to Camillus patterns The other Schrade I*XL knives match Wostenholm patterns
George Wostenholm IXL knife identification - All About Pocket Knives Re: George Wostenholm IXL knife identification by tongueriver » Fri Apr 01, 2022 7:32 pm The 'awl' is called a marlinspike and is used by sailors to spread the strands of rope whilst splicing, and to help undo knots These knives were made by most companies world wide for sailors and were often government issue to navies
Help With Value and Age of GEORGE WOSTENHOLM SHEFFIELD - All About . . . Help With Value and Age of GEORGE WOSTENHOLM SHEFFIELD by tigertail » Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:12 pm Hello All, I've had his George Wostenholm Sheffield IXL for a while now but really wanting to know more about it Did some research but could not find this exact one to compare Found some info on similar looking, but none with the same handle color