Charles Platts
Charles Platts (1838-1900) was a Sheffield-born spring knife cutler. His parents were apparently Charles (a spring knife cutler) and Elizabeth Platts, who lived in Crookesmoor. Charles Jun. was apprenticed in 1852 and gained experience with the best makers, such as Joseph Rodgers & Sons. In 1859, he married Sarah Ann, the daughter of George Nixon. They began raising their family in Crookesmoor, but in 1862 they sailed for America. Platts became superintendent at the American Knif....
