I Wilson 10" Sharpening Steel Carbon Steel Brass Stag 1890s-1920s

Antique I Wilson sharpening steel 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 and steels in the 19th and early 20th century, the bulk of which were exported to the USA.

This steel has certainly seen some use and has a much mellower cut than original, closer to a burninshing honing rod than one that cuts a lot of steel. The brass buttcap is a little loose at end of handle but the hanging loop is tight and secure.