Livefast123 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 The mother in law is moving house so I was asked to help clear the attic, being that she is a complete anti I thought the chances of finding anything sporting were about 0%. Imagine my glee when I saw a dusty sheath in the bottom of a rubbish box. I pulled it out and and found a reasonably sized 'bowie' style knife. A closer look revealed that it was made by William Rogers of Sheffield and that it had a bound leather handle. Following a bit of cleaning I think it's come up really well and will take it's place in my hunting kit on it's next trip Any tips for the best way to sharpen the blade or remove the blackish marks from it? Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 A Lansky knife sharpening kit would be ideal to get the best edge. And you could try Solvol Autosol (from Halfords) to try cleaning the blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 rub it with toothpaste on a cloth to polish it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 or if you have an open fire use the ash and some water for a mirror finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkyw Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Blimey, I had one exactly the same when i was a lad ! It was relatively small though from memory, not much bigget than a pen knife blade ? altho i know that they did do different lengths, its a proper traditional knofe and looks in relatively good nick, nice find, I wish i could find one for my lad or better still for me........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 My brother had the same knife. I always wanted it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) this one belonged to my dad when he was a nipper bone handle Edited April 24, 2012 by BSA-airgunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 From a bit of research I think it's the 190L, which is the smallest of the 'bowie' type with the 4" blade. Still it's a nice size to take out into the field. Had to be bloo*y careful handling it as both the blade + upper are sharpened. It's a real pretty thing and i'm so glad I saved it from the dump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkyw Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 From memory the loop on the top doesent do a fantastic job of retaining the whole knife in the sheath, i remember mine slipping from its holder many times....... Blimey that was difficult to type on a public forum ! "i remember my little one slipping from its sheath" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I had the self same knife for my 12th birthday present . I used it for scouting . All scouts carried a sheath similer to your one . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Uploaded with ImageShack.us Funny enough i have the same one sat in the cupboard, i thought it was a scouts knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 interesting link http://www.sheffield-cutlery.com/bowieknives.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 We used to carry them on our belts when I was a kid. Imagine that nowadays. It would make the news, kids carrying knives. It's a different world now. Nobody bothered back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) I remember walking down the road with my Falcon slung over my shoulder, hunting knife in belt holster along with black widow catapult. I managed not to stab myself or any other shell suit wearing youngster Edited April 25, 2012 by Livefast123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RN Gunner Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 i have the exact same one as well !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Yep,got the exact same one mate just dug it of the garage bench drawer. http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/Jega28/DSC00635.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboro shot Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 i had a small version about 3" blade swapped it for a gat gun was a good deal at the time ,i also have a 5" version somewhere should dig it out give it a clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboro shot Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) just found it needs a clean up has gillwell or cillwell engraved along blade,made by wade and butcher,sheffeild, Edited April 25, 2012 by pboro shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RN Gunner Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 just found it needs a clean up has gillwell or cillwell engraved along blade,made by wade and butcher,sheffeild, I guess it wont make me rich then,judging by the number on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineshooter Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Gillwell is the name of the Scout Assc HQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Gillwell is the name of the Scout Assc HQ Almost - It's a campsite in Chingford!! The HQ(s) are in London (Baden Powell House) and Lancing in Surrey. These were the box standard Scout sheath knife of the day - If you can get a blade with Solingen down it, you're on to a winner as the steel used was much better (certainly loads better than the horrible shiny Spanish ones!). Still got mine and still use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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