George Wostenholm is one of the most influential and important manufacturers of cutlery in the world.  The firm began in 1785 in Sheffield, England, and soon registered its popular I*XL trademark. In the 1830’s, Wostenholm began selling knives to the United States.

Post 1890 G. Wostenhold I*XL pocket knives

None of these knives were more popular than the famous bowie knives that were sold to men on the American frontier.  During a time in the 1850’s, Geo Wostenholm expanded its operation and employed more than 800 skilled laborers to manufacture pocket knives and other cutlery.

This stamp was used after 1890 – note the addition of “England” at the bottom

A variety of blade and tang stamps were used on George Wostenholm IXL knives, including:  Rockingham Works (c. 1810-1848), Washington Works (c.1848-1870’s), Wostenholm Celebrated Cutlery (1860’s-1890) and the word England was post 1890.  Check out the vintage Case XX page and the Remington page as well.

Check out these vintage Wostenholm Knives that are currently available on eBay I appreciate any traffic from these links as I earn a commission when an item is purchased, at no extra cost to you.

Vintage George Wostenholm IXL Budding Knife, The Burbank, NOS ,NIB
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$114.99
Vintage George Wostenholm IXL Budding Knife, The Burbank, NOS ,NIB
VINTAGE IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM ENGLAND JUMBO WHITTLER JACK POCKET KNIFE KNIVES EC
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$150.00
VINTAGE IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM ENGLAND JUMBO WHITTLER JACK POCKET KNIFE KNIVES EC
-14%
Wostenholm Large Fixed Bowie Knife 1970's 256/1000 Estate Item
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$416.46 $489.95
Wostenholm Large Fixed Bowie Knife 1970's 256/1000 Estate Item
Vintage IXL Schrade Wostenholm Canoe 2-Blade Knife
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$79.00
Vintage IXL Schrade Wostenholm Canoe 2-Blade Knife
IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Knife Made in Sheffield England BARLOW OAK Handles
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$129.99
IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Knife Made in Sheffield England BARLOW OAK Handles
-20%
VTG 82 WOSTENHOLM Presentation Grade I*XL 2 Blade Pocket Knife I*XL MOP #232/Box
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$79.99 $99.99
VTG 82 WOSTENHOLM Presentation Grade I*XL 2 Blade Pocket Knife I*XL MOP #232/Box
Vintage George Wostenholm IXL Sheffield Antler Stag Pocket Knife
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$177.50
Vintage George Wostenholm IXL Sheffield Antler Stag Pocket Knife
IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM SHEFFIELD ENGLAND 2 BLADE STAG BARLOW KNIFE UNUSED
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$99.95
IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM SHEFFIELD ENGLAND 2 BLADE STAG BARLOW KNIFE UNUSED
Parker Frost Rodgers Wostenholm Three Blade Canoe Knife
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$54.99
Parker Frost Rodgers Wostenholm Three Blade Canoe Knife
SCHRADE IXL WOSTENHOLM (ENGLAND) STOCKMAN KNIFE
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$74.99
SCHRADE IXL WOSTENHOLM (ENGLAND) STOCKMAN KNIFE
Vintage George Wostenholm IXL Sheffield Antler Stag Pocket Knife -Rare
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$235.00
Vintage George Wostenholm IXL Sheffield Antler Stag Pocket Knife -Rare
-7%
Schrade I*XL Wostenholm Scrimshaw Limited Edition Lock Pocket Knife in Case J5
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$74.39 $79.99
Schrade I*XL Wostenholm Scrimshaw Limited Edition Lock Pocket Knife in Case J5