Johnson (flag ) Sheffield
£275.00
The blade face should be stamped “FLAG [C.J. flag] KNIFE”. The tang is stamped “[C.J. flag] JOHNSON WESTERN WORKS SHEFFIELD”. It’s length closed is 4 inches. The scales appear to be pressed stag or similar composite material. Hawkbill blade, with round butt end to the handle. Integral bolsters and liners. Remnants of the “FLAG [C.J.] KNIFE” trademark are only slightly visible on the blade face. Date: c.1870s – 1880s. The blade shape was originally hawkbill.