Jernbolaget 10" Slicer Forged Stainless & Macasser Ebony Eskilstuna Sweden 50s 60s

Forged stainless slicer made in Eskilstuna Sweden under the Jernbolaget brand with macasser ebony handle and cast pewter alloy ferrule.

The blade has been sharpened in a little and does have some heavier scratches from a previous sharpening behind the edge. It has removed a bit of the Jernbolaget mark but should cut just fine, it comes with a fresh edge. 

This knife has a very distinctive Swedish design to it using a cast pewter to set the tang in the handle forming a ferrule in the process. The overall design draws on the old French Cuisine Massive (AKA Nogent) style but the handle shape with its short birdshead and flared center is definitley Swedish. 

The parent company of Jernbolaget Jernmanufaktur operated a factory that made a large variety of household and industrial goods as well as operating a pig iron foundry and iron and steel manufacture. 

10.25" cutting edge, 15.5" overall