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Bowie Knife - Joseph Rogers & Son

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W Crown R - Joseph Rodgers & Sons, double spadroon blade. Officers style Bowie knife.. Slight stains to blade. See photos for full details (rare blade). Delivery not included in the price.

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The W Crown R Joseph Rodgers double spadroon blade officer's style Bowie knife is an example of a finely crafted weapon from the famous Sheffield-based cutlers Joseph Rodgers & Sons, a highly respected name in 19th-century British knife-making. Rodgers' knives and weapons are sought after for their quality, craftsmanship, and historical significance. Here’s an overview of the important elements:
 
1. W Crown R Marking
 
The "W Crown R" (William Rex) hallmark is a royal cypher that indicates a connection to the British monarchy. Joseph Rodgers' firm had the honor of producing cutlery and blades for the royal household. This mark on a knife would mean it was made during the reign of one of the British monarchs, like King William IV.
 
2. Joseph Rodgers & Sons
 
The company Joseph Rodgers & Sons was a prestigious Sheffield cutler established in the 18th century. By the 19th century, they were known for producing high-quality knives and swords. Their distinctive star and Maltese cross trademarks became well-known globally.
 
3. Double Spadroon Blade
 
A spadroon is a type of light sword blade, typically with a straight, single-edged design. When referring to a double spadroon blade, it indicates a dual-edged weapon, making it more versatile for cutting and thrusting. Spadroons were popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, especially among military officers.
 
The double spadroon blade used in this Bowie knife would likely have a central fuller (a groove along the length) to reduce weight without sacrificing strength, making it effective in combat.
 
4. Officer's Style Bowie Knife
The Bowie knife is a classic American knife design, originally made famous by Jim Bowie in the early 19th century. While most Bowie knives have a heavy, broad blade with a clip point, the officer's style suggests a more refined, elegant variation, intended for high-ranking officers or ceremonial purposes rather than just combat.
 
An officer’s style Bowie knife would blend the strength and function of a traditional Bowie with more refined craftsmanship and design elements, perhaps including polished metalwork and a high-grade handle material (like ivory, bone, or finely worked wood).
 
5. Materials and Design
 
A knife of this kind would likely feature a handle made of ivory, bone, or hardwood with brass or silver fittings, and it might include a guard (often in the form of a crossbar or quillons). The blade itself, with its spadroon shape, would have been forged from high-carbon steel for sharpness and durability.
 
Historical Significance:
 
The combination of Joseph Rodgers’ craftsmanship, the W Crown R mark, and the double spadroon blade style Bowie knife points to a high-quality, ceremonial or functional weapon designed for an officer, probably from the late 18th to early 19th century.
 
If you have an example of this knife, it's likely quite valuable, both as a historical artifact and for its craftsmanship. Collectors and enthusiasts of military knives or British cutlery would find it particularly interesting.
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