Joseph Rodgers & Sons was known for producing high-quality knives, including bowie knives, hunting knives, and pocket knives, dating back to the 19th and early 20th centuries. The knife has a classic design with a clip-point blade, a brass guard, and a handle that is made of stag with brass fittings. The condition suggests it has seen use and age, which makes it a collectors must have. RODGERS & SONS, 6 NORFOLK ST, SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND indicates production before 1948, as the company moved from this address around that time.
Historical Significance: Knives from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, especially those with the star and cross symbol, are particularly valued by collectors.