Johnson Sheffield pruner.

Johnson Sheffield pruner.
£225.00

Good snap. Blade shows signs of sharpening some pitting. Pressed stag scales. 4 inches closed. 
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. The “FLAG [C.J.] KNIFE” trademark is no longer visible on the blade face. Date: c.1870s – 1880s. The blade shape was originally hawkbill.