I Wilson 10" Bullnose Carbon Steel & Beechwood Sheffield 1890-1920s

Antique I Wilson bullnose butcher knife made in Sheffield England in the late 19th or early 20th century. I Wilson was in operation for a long period of time  (1750-1970) but was especially a huge producer of butcher knives like this in the 19th and early 20th century, the bulk of which were exported to the USA. I Wilson knives were hand forged carbon steel with a 3/4 tang and simple pinned beechwood handle. These were made to be inexpensive but with a good quality steel and gave domestic producers in the USA a run for their money. 

This knife has not been sharpened down too much but does have some stray grinder marks, shallow pits, and signs of use. The six pin three-quarter tank handle was a little bit loose, so it has been secured with epoxy to help stabilize it for another century. It has a fresh edge now. 

14.75" overall