Shield

A small metal plate attached to a knife handle for decoration or as a place for an inscription. Shields come in many different named shapes. See chart of shield shapes. On a fixed blade knife, the shield is called an “Escutcheon.”
Types of “Crest” shields
Types of “Bar” shields
Types of “Oval” shields
Types of “Gimp” shields
Variations of “Gimp” shields. Style at left is called a “Propeller Shield”, the other two were both used by New York Knife Co.
Types of “Figural” shields. Figural shields are popular with collectors and often enhance a knife’s collectibility. Let to Right: Bull Head Shield (Western Cutlery, Utica Cutlery, others), Doghead Shield (Union Cutlery / Ka-Bar), Keystone Shield (Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware), Bullet Shield (Remington), Acorn Shield (Remington), Star Shield (Schrade Cutlery), Diamond Shield (Diamond Edge / Shapleigh Hardware)
Fred rodgers
I have an old jigged bone pocketknife with no manufacturer identifying name. There is a shield of the oval family, which looks just like a case bow tie shield but it has no inscription on the shield Isa slip joint design with2 blades both worn down a lot. Approximately 4.18 inches long.could you help identify this manufacturer. Looks to be 80-100years old . Thankyou
Hocky
Mr. Rogers: A photo of your knife might reveal something to lead to the manufacturer or maker. Hocky