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George Wostenholm Sheffield vintage IXL hunter-skinner knife, stag, orig sheath
$ 137.27
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Description
Vintage hunter-skinner manufactured by the famous George Wostenholm in Sheffield, England, circa 1930th-1940th. This is a nice and sturdy Hunter with a relatively thick blade and a very comfortable stag handle. The overall quality and balance is excellent; all parts are tight with no play. Ricasso is stamped with the famous I✱XL trademark & the company logo on one side. The blade is a bit pitted and has been cleaned; it's been re-sharpened; it’s very sharp still; the tip is intact. Genuine stag handle and pommel with colored spacers and bronze guard; the handle is tight. The knife is about 8-7/8″ / 22.5 cm overall; the blade is about 4-5/8″ / 11.8 cm long. Original MADE IN ENGLAND brown leather sheath is in great condition, considering the age; the leather is soft and supple still.George Wostenholm Sheffield vintage IXL hunter-skinner knife, stag, orig sheath
George Wostenholm Sheffield vintage IXL hunter-skinner knife, stag-on-stag hande, orig sheath
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Description
Vintage hunter-skinner manufactured by the famous “Cutlers to their Majesties”
George Wostenholm
in Sheffield, England,
circa 1930th-1940th
.
George Wostenholm
had been one of the best makers of knives, bayonets, swords, and various cutlery in the British Empire since 1745. Sadly, the company got sold in 1971.
This is a nice and sturdy Hunter with a relatively thick blade and a very comfortable stag handle. The overall quality and balance is excellent; all parts are tight with no play. The blade is a bit pitted and has been cleaned. Ricasso is stamped with the famous
I✱XL
trademark (meaning
I Excel
) and a company logo on one side. The blade has been re-sharpened; it’s very sharp still; the tip is intact – rare this nice. Genuine stag handle and stag pommel with colored spacers and bronze guard; the handle is tight. The knife is about 8-7/8″ / 22.5 cm overall; the blade is about 4-5/8″ / 11.8 cm long.
Original
MADE IN ENGLAND
brown leather sheath is in great condition, considering the age; the leather is soft and supple still. Don’t miss your chance to add this scarce vintage Hunter to your collection!
The knife has not been tampered with in any way, 100% original condition. These are the actual photos; we combine shipping.
Buyers must be over 18 years of age. Will ship within 24 hrs of cleared payment.
No shipping to the UK or Ireland
for this item, sorry lads.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY - ABSOLUTELY NO SALES AND/OR SHIPPING TO RUSSIA!
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Terms of Sale
Payment is required within 5 calendar days from the end of the auction. Feedback will be returned when you post yours. Unless specified otherwise, returns are accepted within 30 days of the purchase. Buyers must notify us prior to return. Original S&H fees are non-refundable,
unless we did not describe the item correctly
. All returned items must be in the same condition as they were shipped to you, including original retail packaging/enclosed retail paperwork (if applicable). If the item is returned not in the “as purchased" condition, no refund will be issued and the item will be returned to you. No returns will be accepted 30 days after purchase, or if you damage, clean, polish, or otherwise alter the item and/or if you damage/loose original retail packaging/enclosed retail paperwork (if applicable). EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY WE NO LONGER SELL OR SHIP TO RUSSIA,
NO EXCEPTIONS.
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