Egginton

Manufacturing since 1872.
Also the home to Sheffield collectable knives from George Wostenholm, Joseph Rodgers and George Ibberson.

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260 years after The Star and Cross trademark was first granted to Joseph Rodgers we've created a limited edition Barlow Spear Point using a pattern from the archive. Add it to your wish list at https://t.co/JUC5rYXcgM

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Do you have a passion in life? We have a knife for that.
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The mark of The Star and Maltese Cross was originally registered in March 1682 by a Benjamin Rich. However, it is with Rodgers that this mark will forever by associated and they registered it in 1764. At https://t.co/bJYqdLcPKu we have the privilege of producing Joseph Rodgers

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Grab our Limited Edition Joseph Rodgers Barlow to mark 260 years since the Star and Cross trademark from https://t.co/bJYqdLchUW

Brushed Barlow pocket knife with Bubinga Wood Scales, with a mirror polished spear blade, etched with a scroll highlighting the dates and trademark.

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As the weather warms and gardens grow, the Joseph Rodgers pruner is the perfect garden allrounder.
It's curved blade is perfect for all cutting jobs in the garden, from taking cuttings to trimming twine.
The ideal gift for the avid gardener. https://t.co/bJYqdLcPKu

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Do you have a passion in life? We have a knife for that.
A hobby is a huge part of many lives – gardening, horticulture, woodcrafts, makers in multiple materials… if you’re passionate about your pastimes you may as well do it right with the right tools!
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Egginton have searched, hunted down, and bought in stocks of the best materials at every opportunity – over many, many, years. Little wonder that our limited editions are highly desired by collectors, or bought as thoughtful one-off gifts for someone special.

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Also known as African rosewood the Burbinga Wood used for these scales has a story of its own. Originally purchased by Sheffield cutler Trevor Ablett, know for his lifetime commitment to the craft, only retiring due to illness a few months before passing.
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Behind the scenes in the workshop where production manager Steven Cocker is working on the NEW Joseph Rodgers 260 years Barlows.
With a traditional spearpoint blade, polished up to a classic mirror finish before being etched with a celebratory scroll
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Limited Edition Joseph Rodgers Barlow to mark 260 years since the Star and Cross trademark now available at https://t.co/XjLZXiw8Tg
A traditional brushed Barlow pocket knife with Bubinga Wood Scales and mirror polished spear blade, etched with dates and famous trademark ✠ ⁕

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Whatever the garden task, the pruning knife is the go to tool 🍃💚🌿
Perfect for all the cutting jobs in the garden from taking cuttings to trimming twine. The ideal gift for the avid gardener.
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✨ Ranges of historical collector’s knives, to have, hold, gift and present. Beautiful enough to simply take pleasure in, robust enough for everyday use.
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Our knives are proudly handmade in Sheffield to the finest quality, and using skills passed down through the generations. This shows from the moment you open your parcel.

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This years most popular Clipt Point Barlow 💚🐸🦖🌳🫛🔋🐛♻️

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What is your first memory of a Ibberson
Action Knife?
So recognisable, various handle colours and a blade for
every job. Known by generations of trades - telecoms
engineers, farmers, plumbers and DIY-ers.

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Aging fridge full of @swaledalebutchers , sharpening steel @eggintonknives 🖤

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It’s all in the details:

This solid oak turned handle sharpening steel comes
with a 10” round section blade in high carbon chrome
vanadium steel. Hardened to 64° Rockwell C, as well
as being hard chrome plated means your steel will last
you a lifetime. https://t.co/J3y9IdfnGc

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Egginton, formed in 1872, created and maintained a successful niche in the world cutlery markets, with their Sheffield made, high quality Sharpening Steels. They are the world's leading experts in knife sharpening.
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Our knives are proudly handmade in Sheffield to the finest quality, and using skills passed down through the generations. This shows from the moment you open your parcel. https://t.co/bJYqdLcPKu

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This photograph was taken inside “Washington Works” on Wellington Street in Sheffield. It shows their warehouse. The women on the front benches would inspect, clean and oil-stone knives before passing over for packing on the benches behind.
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