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
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
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
IXL George Wostenholm Sheffield England Jigged Bone 1 Blade Barlow Knife IXL George Wostenholm Sheffield England Jigged Bone 1 Blade Barlow Knife - Genuine Jigged Bone Handles - Rear End Rivet Crack - Huge Crack through the Front Center Rivet - Iron Bolsters - Iron Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Has been Used, Sharpened and Carried - Used Condition No Box - 3 3 8 inches closed