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Gerlach Warszawa 6" Cleaver Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Birdseye Rivets Poland 1900-1930s?

Gerlach Warszawa 6" Cleaver Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Birdseye Rivets Poland 1900-1930s?

Name: Gerlach Warszawa 6" Cleaver Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Birdseye Rivets Poland 1900-1930s?
Brand: box of old knives
SKU: VIN1416
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Product Description

Gerlach Warszawa (est 1760) hand forged 6" carbon steel cleaver with brass and steel rosette / birdseye riveted rosewood handle.

Not many of these surface, I have one in a personal collection (with 6 pointed stars, this one has 5 pointed stars).

Blade is pretty full without damage, small patches of light pits but nothing terible. ROsewood handle had one crack that has been sealed with epoxy, otherwise tight and secure.

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About This Knife

Butchery Knife

Built for tough butchery work.

Light Butchery OK

Safe for use around bones.

Carbon Steel

Reactive blade.

Tough Edge

Durable edge grind.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Specifications

Listed Length: 6"
Total Length:
Edge Length: 6"
Heel Height: just under 3"
Spine Thickness: 3/16"
Weight:
Orientation: Ambidextrous

Materials

Blade Type: Carbon Steel
Steel Type: Vintage Carbon
Steel Hardness (HRC): 54-56
Reactive: More Attention
Handle Type: Western
Handle Material: rosewood with brass and steel rivets

Care Guide

This is a reactive carbon steel knife.
Hand wash and towel dry after use. Do not air dry or place in the dishwasher.
Expect oxidation (color change, staining, spotting) with use.
Prolonged exposure to moisture or food debris will cause rust; remove any rust with a light abrasive.
Use only on a quality wooden cutting board.
Do not use on hard surfaces like bamboo or plates.
Don't twist or scrape the edge on the cutting surface to avoid early dulling and edge damage.

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Recommended Sharpening Technique

Medium - Western Carbon

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones to a low-medium finish starting around 400 and progressing to around 1000 grit with a monodiachrome strop finish. Gentle use with steel honing rods work well for as-needed edge maintenance. Avoid pull-through sharpeners and non-water-cooled mechanized sharpening. If you have to use a honing rod to be able to use the knife comfortably, it's time to sharpen the knife.