william rodgers sheffield

@dpc16 Hi no makers visible looks like it was sanded at some point probably to remove glue and rubber as this would of originally had a rubber sleeve type scale only identified mark is on the sheath. That puts it as a Rogers sheffield hopefully this helps

This is the rationale and reasoning pointing to Roger Williams . I also belive the commando fighting knifes sheath were a mix match some stamped and some not this was to keep up with the demand of the war and some parts were contrated out to smaller knife makers of the time to help with the demand but the majority of sheath were in fact stamped

In 1940-60,, the primary manufacturers producing throwing knives in Sheffield, England, were William Rodgers and J. Nowill & Sons

William Rodgers: Highly famous for mid-century throwing knives, particularly their "Truflite" throwing knife line, which frequently featured distinct leather handles or full-tang steel configurations.

J. Nowill & Sons: Produced specialized throwing models like the "Plummet Major" and the "Plummet" throwing knives. These were often built with heavy, double-edged spear-tip blades, full tang construction, and hardwood scales like ebony and were much bigger




Blade Profile: The distinct unsharpened, dagger-style spear tip blade transitions cleanly into a narrow, integrated flat handle.Full-Tang Metal Construction: True to the 1950s "Truflite" minimalist pattern, the entire knife is stamped out of a single flat piece of carbon steel, with no handle scales, wraps, or guards.Period Sheath: The dark leather sheath features characteristic steel rivets reinforcing the lower edge seams and a cross-strap keeper snap at the top to secure the flat handle, identifying it as a Truflite .

Hopefully this helps

@dpc16 no thanks I got this form a collect along with 4 other william rodgers knifes all stamped and a few slogan pieces agen all stamped i have no reason to believe this is a copy as he is a genuine person so I have to say no to €20 thanks anyway