I* X. L. George Wostenholm Knives I*XL has been one of the most well know Sheffield trade marks The first company known for using the mark on knives was originally George Wolstenholme and Son The company's name was shorted to George Wostenholm sometime just prior to 1820
Schrade IXL Master Set - All About Pocket Knives 1981 Schrade IXL Wostenholm Master Set Never used, carried or sharpened Set Includes: No BS60 Bone handle stockman No GS50 Stag Canoe No BS20 Bone handle lockback No
IXL dating pocketknife - All About Pocket Knives Re: IXL dating pocketknife by zoogirl » Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:44 am Thanks everyone! Yes, I did know it was a George W I'vebeen doing my homework! I just couldn't find where I'd read the date of the end of the "Oil The Joints" era It's a nifty little knife Perhaps nickle handles? It had the slight dullness of old silver but no black tarnish