George Rodgers
Flayderman (2004)1 shows a striking acid-etched spear-point Bowie knife, with the motto ‘Draw Me Not Without Occasion – Sheath Me Not Without Honour’. It is marked ‘Geo’e Rodgers, 150 Broad Lane’. In 1841, George Rodgers was a 35 year-old pen knife manufacturer, living with his wife Mary in Broad Lane. The firm was described as ‘late’ Rodgers & Linley (see Rodgers & Smith). In 1849, George Rodgers was listed as a spring knife and razor manufactur....
