Please See The Description And Photos For An Excellent Visual Overview Of The Extremely Fine Condition Of This Impressive WILLIAM RODGERS – I CUT MY WAY “Stag-Horn” With Leather-Washer/Ring Combination Handle Fixed Blade Hunting Knife And Custom Leather Sheath”. Made In Sheffield, England, This Is Wonderful Example Of Past Quality Crafted Cutlery Combined With Vintage Custom Leather Sheath. WILLIAM RODGERS Stag-Horn Handle, Fixed-Blade Knife & Custom Sheath – Sheffield a.imagelink {color:#000000;} a:hover.imagelink {color:#000000;} a:visited.imagelink {color:#CA7A68;} a.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #000000; } a:visited.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #CA7A68; } IMPRESSIVE
ANTIQUE
WILLIAM RODGERS
Stag-Horn &
Leather-Washer/Ring
Handle Combination
Fixed Blade Hunting Knife
I CUT MY WAY
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND
. Low Minimum. Priced To Sell.This handsome WILLIAM RODGERS Stag-Horn With Leather-Washer/Ring Handle Combination Fixed Blade Hunting Knife has an above average first-glance eye appeal factoring in with its vintage, coloring, and excellent craftsmanship. Note however it does display some effects of age and use on its blade.
This is a very solid and durable well-crafted knife that comes in a custom Made In England crafted leather belt-mountable snap-button lock sheath providing a complete package making this a very desirable acquisition for someone\'s collection or use. Although there is no definte way to know, examination of the knife features reveals some past use, with an unusual pattern of minor scrapes on its blade which might account for a poor attempt at sharpening the blade. As a result, this hunting knife could use a small amount of restoration to properly sharpen the edge of the blade along with some skilled application of polishing to make this hunting knife gleam increasing its overall evaluation and appearance.
One side of the blade tang identifies the maker and distinguished trademark and words: WILLIAM
RODGERSI CUTMY WAYcomplete with the image of a hand cutter or cleaver tastefully etched into the metal providing a subtle but reassuring image of authenticity. The other side of the tang provides the manufacturing location: SHEFFIELD ENGLAND. NOTE ON CONDITION buyers who are interested in this vintage WILLIAM RODGERS Stag-Horn With Leather-Washer/Ring Handle Combination Fixed Blade Hunting Knife should be aware and understand that this knife has seen some minor use and somewhat inexperienced approach to proper maintenance. With its above-average eye-appeal, the hunting knife has seen some attempt to sharpen the blade edge but leaving some minor scrapes on the blade that might be polished and buffed with some careful skilled restoration. The end result would be a beautiful knife with a much higher evaluation and definite strong eye appeal. The handle is a combination of stag-horn sandwiched between \"stacked leather washer\" grouping with red-black plastic/brass inserts, one near the brass hilt/guard and the other near the hard-plastic/rubber pommel. The custom made fully functional leather sheath has experienced the brunt of the past use with signs of its ageing. The MADE IN ENGLAND mark is faint but visible. The fastening rivets and stitching are set in place without signs of giving way and show the true test of the craftsmanship in fabricating the complete knife package. Again, the visual review of this leather holder provides suspicion of exposure to environmental elements and aging more so than of any intentional abuse. Note the single snap-button fastener in good condition that holds against the handle to keep the hunting knife in place while mounted on ones belt.
The condition of this hunting knife comes with its limited past use and storage. The surface of this hunting knife is without pitting, stains, rust, but does display a pattern of unusual scrape marks. There is no knowledge how, why, where, and who used this hunting knife. All the flaws that have been identified were factored into the overall existing state and potential future use. All this input was taken into consideration in making appropriate value adjustments in setting the minimum offer amount for this sale.
The value of this vintage WILLIAM RODGERS Stag-Horn With Leather-Washer/Ring Handle Combination Fixed Blade Hunting Knife might come with its capability to survive whatever conditions it has experienced along with its manufacture by a top-notch cutlery firm. buyers are encouraged to fully examine all pictures and carefully review this input before making any decision to participate in this sale. As mentioned, this WILLIAM RODGERS Stag-Horn With Leather-Washer/Ring Handle Combination Fixed Blade Hunting Knife shows signs of minor use along with some visual blade scraping damage resulting from actual use and improper maintenance. In its current condition, some slight signs of the blade scars may buff out with professional restoration as desired. As would be judged from our close review and evidenced by examination of the multiple photographs provided in this advertisement and using the valuation guides*, this vintage hunting knife might be graded with the EXCELLENT rating in accordance with the criteria: EXCELLENT: A knife that shows no more than 10 percent blade wear. Handles are sound with no cracks. Blades snap well. Some discoloration of blades or handles is acceptable. Many have been heavily cleaned. The knife is complexly usable; metal is 90-100% and may have a trace of rust and some dark patina; wood/bone/antler 80% original or old finish, smooth surface and edges slightly rounded; minimal wear and no repair; makers marks, if present, are clear and easily legible.
NOTE: Grading is an art and not an exact science thereby creating the need for sound judgment. To address the wide scope of possibility, most grading guides are purposely vague and somewhat subjective in nature. Grading combines personal opinion, subject matter research, past experience, and knowledge to allow each individual a distinct perspective in assessing reasonable or acceptable condition. Value determination comes with the rarity, customization, existing item condition as derived from review of available pictures, questions to the seller, and study of pertinent reference materials. Multiple pictures taken at different angles and available lighting may offer the only possible visual overview of specific features along with the revelation of both the highlights and failings to support a sound decision whether to participate in this online sale.
* REFERENCES & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE COLLECTOR KNIVES 10th Edition by C. Houston Price, Shooter\'s Bible Guide to Knives: A Complete Guide to Hunting Knives, Survival Knives, Folding Knives, Skinning Knives, Sharpeners, and More by Roger Eckstine, The Complete Guide To Hunting Knives Book; Selecting The Right Blade, by Durwood Hollis, BLADES GUIDE TO KNIVES & THEIR VALUES, 7TH EDITION edited by Steve Shackleford, GOINS ENCYCLOPEDIA of CUTLERY MARKINGS by John and Charlotte Goins, The International Blade Collectors Association Price Guide to Antique KnivesPaperback by J. Bruce Voyles, and Tweedales Directory of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers 1740-2013, Geoffrey Tweedale.
The dimensions of this vintage WILLIAM RODGERS Stag-Horn With Leather-Washer/Ring Handle Combination Fixed Blade Hunting Knife are shown in PICTURE #1 of this sale listing. The total shipping weight of this hunting knife, custom leather sheath, together with protective packing materials will be approximately 7 ounces and will be sent to the registered mailing address of the sale winner using United States Post Office First Class Mail Service.Terms And Conditions
1. This sale item is being saleed \"as is\" with the East Coast Bits (ECB) description, condition, evaluation opinion along with the pictures as shown. Information presented in the listing description comes from combining ECB knowledge and expertise, consignor input, references, conferences with subject matter experts, and in-house research using available written material, and unrestricted accessible graphic and text information made available through the Internet. Often available written and online references are mentioned to provide the buyer an opportunity, as desired, to review more information about the sale item. To comply with policy, any display of hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) will be \"unlinked\" as a possible prevention to criminal or malicious use by others.
2. ECB attempts to provide multiple photographs using different angles and lighting together with adequate descriptive text to assist the buyer in making an informative decision before involvement. While this effort to describe all features/aspects is done in due diligence, it is rare but always possible that some flaw or fault might be missed in the initial assessment and description of this sale item. Note that some pictures may be numbered or identified to bring attention to some feature or aspect of the sale item. Pictures of objects taken through plastic or glass can be difficult with reflected rays of light that may detract from the true coloring or cause the surface of an object to reflect the light source or display aspects of the plastic/glass surface. ECB strongly encourages buyers to review all the pictures and the sale item description to help create a satisfactory sale transaction. Questions about a specific picture(s) are always welcome.
3. For a used sale item, wear and tear aspects that are described in the text and are displayed in the attached photos were the primary factors used by ECB to classify this item condition as pre-owned or used. The overall existing condition was then fully considered by ECB in making appropriate value adjustments in setting the minimum offer for this sale.
4. Satisfaction guaranteed. Full refund privilege minus postage and insurance costs are possible if this sale item is returned within 7 days of receipt using the same manner of delivery, postage, and insurance as applicable. To help expedite this sale item return process, an explanatory email message to ECB for the requested return would be appreciated. This sale item along with any related original box/packaging will be expected to be in the same condition as sent.
5. To help in making an informed decision about involvement, potential buyers are encouraged to ask any questions about the description, references, pictures, postage, shipping arrangements, prior to offerding. Note that while ECB monitors all of its items to know whether a question has been received about an sale item in order to provide a full answer to all questions if possible, ECB may not be able to respond to all questions that are received just prior to the sale closing.
6. buyers are kindly encouraged not to offer if there is any cause for doubt, answers to questions have not been received or do not answer the question raised, or if there is a refusal to accept any of the terms and conditions that are presented herein. In addition, buyers are requested not to offer if there are not any financial means to pay for this sale item, postage, other postal services, and any associated insurance. As may become necessary, non-payment issues will be addressed using the established Problem Resolution process.
7. This sale item along with protective packaging materials are weighed and published in the sale listing. Total weight less than or equal to 13 ounces (oz) will be shipped to the registered mailing address of the winning sale buyer from the United States (US) using the United States Postal Service (USPS) First-Class Mail Service. Packages weighing more than 14 oz are required to be shipped using USPS Priority Mail Service. For winning offers over $57, USPS Signature Confirmation Service will be added to the postage total.
8. To assure the correct postage costs, the winning buyer is advised to wait for the formal ECB generated sale Invoice that will include the required postage, insurance, postal services, and any other costs as are applicable. Costs for postage will be calculated using current United States Postal Service (USPS) rates as published and available from the USPS website.
9. For deliveries within the US, the USPS postage, postal services, and any postal insurance costs will be based on both the envelope/packet/package weight and dimension limitations/restrictions along with the value of the sale item as registered by the winning sale offer. If provided an opportunity for different delivery options, unless advised differently by the winning buyer, ECB will attempt to use the lower cost postage as may be available.
10. For deliveries outside the US, Airmail First Class Mail - International or Airmail First Class Mail - International plus Certificate Of Mailing service will be used. The USPS international postage and all other related costs will be calculated and listed on the sale Invoice. To ensure understanding of the total sale transaction costs, buyers located outside of the US should ask a question regarding the international postage and shipping charge to get the sale item to their location prior to offerding. Since international postage to different countries can vary widely due to many factors, there is a need to calculate postage on a case by case basis. International buyers should indicate whether postal insurance for the sale item is desired.
11. USPS postage costs for any special mailing situations will be calculated and indicated on the sale Invoice.
12. ECB will aoffere by any/all mailing restrictions posted by the country of the buyer. International buyers are advised to become completely informed about any/all restrictions that might apply to this sale item being shipped into their country. Also, international buyers will understand that any/all customs fees, duties, and taxes imposed by their country will be directly handled by the winning buyer. buyers are to be aware that predictions about delivery are subject to unknown factors beyond the control of ECB that may delay the delivery process. Furthermore, ECB cannot be held responsible for any delay or confiscation with this sale item being held by the Customs Officials of the country of the winning buyer. Tracking of a shipment within the US is possible; specific tracking of a shipment outside the US is not possible by ECB.
13. ECB subscribes to the online generation of labels available through the collaboration of /PayPal and the United States Postal Service to purchase USPS postage, other postal services, and insurance as necessary. Such practice generates a label with the winning buyer mailing address as registered with PayPal along with an official USPS tracking number placed onto the sale transaction. To avoid the possibility of delay and/or loss, buyers are requested to make certain that both and PayPal have a current correct mailing address. In an unusual situation of a long complicated mailing address which cannot be printed onto an online label cannot be printed due to overall length, ECB may send an email message through whether a shorter mailing address may be available. ECB may send an email message through for an English translation of a registered foreign address to help assure the correct processing of mail distribution and delivery.
14. As a protective means to ensure delivery, the USPS Signature Confirmation service will be automatically applied to the postage cost when the winning offer for an sale item is equal or over $57 US Dollars. USPS Airmail First Class Mail International & Certificate Of Mailing will be automatically applied to the postage cost when the sale winning offer is equal or over 51 Euros or the equivalent currency of the country of the winning buyer. buyers who may disagree with this delivery precaution are kindly requested not to offer on this sale item.
15. Without postal insurance, the winning buyer accepts all risks associated with delivery to include the possible theft and/or damage. EBC will take all action to securely package and label the sale item but cannot accept responsibility for the secure delivery of this sale item or the replacement of winning buyer funds. As may be necessary, ECB will provide the winning buyer with any/all input that might help in the investigation/recovery of the lost/missing parcel to include the registered PayPal payment receipt and the USPS Tracking Number.
16. Other mailing and postage/insurance options may be accommodated. The winning buyer should contact ECB to coordinate any custom arrangement within 3 days of the sale closing date. Additional postage costs may apply.
17. The shipment of this sale item to any location outside the United States will require the preparation of a US Customs Declaration label on the envelope/packet/package. With the use of online postage labeling, the /PayPal will list the listing information on the label including the description of the sale item, weight, and the value as indicated by the winning offer amount. ECB is committed to aoffere by all stipulated U.S. International Regulations For Mailing. Any/all requests by the winning buyer for any deviation from these published regulations and/or restrictions will be denied.
18. The USPS postage rates are complicated based on the use of zones, calculated weight, and dimensions. Current USPS First Class Mail Service postage cost estimates (January 2018) for US buyers are indicated in the table below for consideration. USPS Signature Confirmation service will be automatically applied to the postage cost when the winning offer for an sale item is equal or over $57 US Dollars. Priority Mail Service are difficult to estimate depending on destination, calculated weight, and dimensions. When possible, Flat Rate Postage may be available for an sale item that will fit into a designated USPS container. buyers should review any specific Priority Mail Service indication in the sale listing and wait for the final postage cost which will be indicated on the generated invoice. buyers located outside the US should review No.10.First Class Mail Service Postage Estimates (offer < $57) & Signature Confirmation Service (Winning offer ≥$57) Weight
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