The George Woodhead firm was in operation under his name alone from 1849 to 1875 at 36 Howard Street in Sheffield, before later becoming known as George Woodhead & Sons. Like most Sheffield knife maker's, Woodhead's largest market would have been in the United States, especially during the Civil War. It measures 11 5/8 inches overall with a 7 1/8 inch clip point blade marked "G. WOODHEAD/36 HOWARD STREET/SHEFFIELD" on the left. The guard is German silver with acorn shaped finials on the quillions. It is fitted with smooth dark horn grip scales with a German silver escutcheon on the left, and antique ivory scales on the pommel. Includes a black leather sheath with German silver fittings.

Very good, The blade mostly bright with some light cleaning evidence and crisp markings. The German silver is bright with an attractive, lightly aged patina. The grips are fine with a few scattered minor handling marks. The sheath is good with moderate wear.