Active through the 19th and 20th Centuries, Wostenholm was one of the top quality exporters of hunting and fighting knives to the American market. Measuring 6 3/4 inches long with a spear point and 3 inch false edge, the blade is extensively marked on the left side, with "G. WOSTENHOLM & SON/ WASHINGTON WORKS/ SHEFFIELD", "THE REAL I*XL KNIFE" in a banner, "THE HUNTERS COMPANION" and "I*XL" on the ricasso. Full tang, with German silver finished cross guards with raised scroll patterns and stag grips with a silver initial shield on the left side. With a green leather covered cardboard sheath, with gold filled impressed scrollwork on either side and silver finished throat and belt stud.

Very good as period cleaned, with some light pitting and sharpening marks on the bright blade with a dark gray patina on the tang. Cross guard is very good, with some dents and small areas of exposed metal, and the grip shows a pair of small cracks. Sheath is fair, with loss of material, separation of the seams and discoloration of the metal.