Of course they were.
And, I knew exactly which one you own.
They were a premium knife with a solid reputation, and they earned it in the Nineteenth Century with explorers, sailors, hunters and a whole host of outdoors-living men.
They were used by fur trappers, freighters, cowboys - by anyone with need of a 'good' knife - and Wostenholm made cutlery and bayonets for the British Army.
They made a lot of the 'Bowie' style - in many blade lengths and varying finished and handles.
Look up the trade name - insert a dash, or allow for a single space - and add 'history' - as in: 'IX*L knives - history' - you'll find what you're looking for.
Scouts Out!