{"product_id":"joseph-rodgers-sons-bread-knife-carbon-steel-carved-wheat-handle-sheffield-1920s","title":"Joseph Rodgers \u0026 Sons Bread Knife Carbon Steel Carved Wheat Handle Sheffield 1920s?","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Sheffield bread knife with 6.5\" carbon steel blade and carved wheat handle made in the early 20th century likely 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand forged blade has a 'puddle weld' where the iron tang was forge welded to the steel blade, this was a common Sheffield practice to save steel and make working the tang easier, especially on shear steel which was made in smaller amounts than bessemer steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife has been thinned and refurbished giving it a good working geometry, it should be noted that the metal ferrule (nickle?) is not original to the knife and has been added later in a repair. Handle has a stable crack but should be noted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.25\" blade 12\" overall\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48374038954205,"sku":"VIN1433","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC05227_dc755218-3e53-4455-aeef-327186c03e2a.jpg?v=1786730435","url":"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/products\/joseph-rodgers-sons-bread-knife-carbon-steel-carved-wheat-handle-sheffield-1920s","provider":"Bernal Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}