{"title":"Restored Vintage","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ancienne-maison-9-5-yataghan-slicer-stainless-1950s-60s","title":"Ancienne Maison 9.5\" Yataghan Slicer Stainless 1950-60s","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 9.5\" yataghan carving knife made for Ekco’s Ancienne Maison series by Sabatier Trumpet in Thiers France in the 1950s or 60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese were drop forged to form the blade shape and bolster and then hand forged to draw out the tang and thin the blade, these were hand ground and given a fine finish and represent some of the finer work done in their day. The name Ekco is associated with cheaper kitchen equipment but these are not that and fly under the radar sometimes. They were produced by Sabatier Trumpet in Thiers France as their trademark guarantees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one has a hard vulcanized rubber handle in excellent condition. Blade has been sharpened in very little but does have fine scratches from honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45679226912989,"sku":"VIN513","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC02175_638c1226-2aa3-40f0-9185-8a498d037661.jpg?v=1775158017"},{"product_id":"hiram-wild-cutlers-5pc-carving-set-carbon-steel-celluloid-silverplate-in-box-1920s-30s","title":"Hiram Wild Cutlers 5pc Carving Set Carbon Steel Celluloid SIlverplate In Box 1920s\/30s","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand forged carbon steel with imitation ivory celluloid handles and striking Art Deco influenced buttcaps in original box. \u003cbr\u003eBlades are very full although some \"sharpening\" had been done leaving some coarse scratches on the sided of the blades, otherwise these are in great shape and in their original fitted box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wilds were a cutlery making family, the Hiram Wild started out on his own in the 1860s, this set would date from the era of his son John Arthur Wild who used the trademark Equal in the 1920s \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge knife has balde 9.25\" from tip to handle (including bolster) and smaller poultry knife 6 3\/8\" from tip to handle. Fork guards are springy and fluted sharpening steel free from damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little bit of the cutlers cement; (a rosin, brick dust and beeswax mix hard at room temperature) has come loose in the buttcap of the large knife, every thing is secure but it makes a little jingly noise when shook. Good for in-between course entertainment. The orginal fitted box shows wear but is still operable. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45873379082461,"sku":"VIN637","price":398.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC06822.jpg?v=1732649825"},{"product_id":"ed-wusthof-dreizackwerk-9-slicer-carbon-steel-solingen-1950s","title":"Ed Wusthof Dreizackwerk 9\" Slicer Carbon Steel Solingen 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Wusthof 9 inch carbon steel slicer made it in the 1950s most likely with hand forged after drop forged blade that was also hand ground in the old style with ebonized Fruitwood handle and brass rivets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved area of the handle at the bolster Junction strongly suggest this is a postwar knife as this feature really took off then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife represent the style of knife, making done in Solingen well, skilled hand work was a crucial part of the process. Wusthof sought to remove these costly and time-consuming processes and were successful in doing so in the 1970s with their stainless steel knives that were exported in great numbers taking the wind out of the sails (and sales) of the various Sabatier brands that dominated professional kitchens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis knife has been re-ground and thinned behind the edge on a large 3 foot diameter Japanese water stone wheel (kaiten mizu toishi) and then resurfaced with a medium fine finish, our take on an old style grinding and finishing technique. While the particular wheel used to refurbish this knife is typically used in Japanese knife making it is very similar to the old grinding wheels used to shape European and American hand ground cutlery. A convex face to a blade greatly increases a knife's performance as there is less sticking as there is on a flat face and the blade does not get thick behind the edge nearly as fast as with a flat faced blade. Being that we are often working with old blades that need re-shaping and might have been rusted expect some minor imperfections, we try to give a fresh start to our re-ground blades with an eye towards their original grind style and keeping as much metal is needed on a blade when ever possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethese old hand worked carbon steel Wusthof knives are hard to come by, they were not exported to the United States in great numbers, for everyone of these I find I seem to find 100 Henckels knives from the same period\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45901371736285,"sku":"VIN653","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC00574_22fa4b92-a391-4647-88f0-04c682b0e749.jpg?v=1733273129"},{"product_id":"tichet-18-5-flexible-slicer-carbon-steel-paris-france-1890s-1920s","title":"Tichet 18.5\" Flexible Slicer Carbon Steel Paris France 1890s-1920s?","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeculiar massively long carbon steel slicer made by Tichet in Paris France possibly from the 1890s to 1920s but possibly earlier. This knife has had it's Cuisine massive AKA Nogent style handle replaced for a stacked leather arrangement at some point but it was done very well and it fits the hand marvelously. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife has been thinned down after being sharpened in to have a thick edge. Part of the Tichet marking was lost in the ages but their trade mark Lion and  Montmartre \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eis still visible the 76 Rue St Saveur Paris mark is missing but this was made long before thier move to Nogent and represents one of the great Paris knife-makers of the 19th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.5\" blade 23.5\" overall \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45919551324381,"sku":"VIN670","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC07222.jpg?v=1733790505"},{"product_id":"ed-wusthof-dreizackwerk-re-tipped-9-75-slicer-carbon-steel-solingen-1950s","title":"Ed Wusthof Dreizackwerk Re-Tipped 9.75\" Slicer Carbon Steel Solingen 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Wusthof 9.25 inch carbon steel slicer retipped from a 12\" made it in the 1950s most likely, with hand forged after drop forged blade that was also hand ground in the old style with Fruitwood handle and brass rivets. The tang is so thin that it allowed fro some flex in the handle causing a crack in the center of both scales, some glue has been added but priced accordingly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved area of the handle at the bolster Junction strongly suggest this is a postwar knife as this feature really took off then. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife represent the style of knife, making done in Solingen well, skilled hand work was a crucial part of the process. Wusthof sought to remove these costly and time-consuming processes and were successful in doing so in the 1970s with their stainless steel knives that were exported in great numbers taking the wind out of the sails (and sales) of the various Sabatier brands that dominated professional kitchens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethese old hand worked carbon steel Wusthof knives are hard to come by, they were not exported to the United States in great numbers, for everyone of these I find I seem to find 100 Henckels knives from the same period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis knife has been re-ground and thinned behind the edge on a large 3 foot diameter Japanese water stone wheel (kaiten mizu toishi) and then resurfaced with a medium fine finish, our take on an old style grinding and finishing technique. While the particular wheel used to refurbish this knife is typically used in Japanese knife making it is very similar to the old grinding wheels used to shape European and American hand ground cutlery. A convex face to a blade greatly increases a knife's performance as there is less sticking as there is on a flat face and the blade does not get thick behind the edge nearly as fast as with a flat faced blade. Being that we are often working with old blades that need re-shaping and might have been rusted expect some minor imperfections, we try to give a fresh start to our re-ground blades with an eye towards their original grind style and keeping as much metal is needed on a blade when ever possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.75\" Blade 14.5\" overall\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46282261233885,"sku":"VIN750","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC04942_f1a3e057-3fc7-4729-b105-b11475ab1159.jpg?v=1741912058"},{"product_id":"thiers-issard-14-chef-knife-carbon-steel-ebony-cuisine-massive-nogent-style-thiers-old-parts-new-assembly","title":"Thiers Issard Cuisine Massive \/ Nogent 14\" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Ebony Thiers, France with Old Parts \u0026 New Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThiers Issard 14\" carbon steel chef knife lightly used, assembled from and old stock blade and handle from approximately the early 2000s to 2015ish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThiers Issard claimed these were old stock pre-WW2 blades forged in Thiers, which is quite possible. The method of forging used to produce this blade, which looks to be hand-forged after drop-forged with lots of taper and one side a little flatter than the other is indicative of the time. The ebony handle and aluminum ferrule were also old stock, but the stick tang does not fit all the way through like the old Cuisine Massive \/ Nogent Style knives, rather this one has been epoxied. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese old lightweight 14\" chef knives were used for big jobs, especially cutting roulade from a large cut of beef that would need to be braised. The meat would be cut into a thin sheet and rolled up with various ingredients, then braised.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46371055861981,"sku":"VIN825","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC06030_904e515c-69c5-4cfe-84f1-53abf4c3f0eb.jpg?v=1745097376"},{"product_id":"tichet-16-nogent-slicer-carbon-steel-paris-france-1890s-1920s","title":"Tichet Nogent 16\" Slicer Carbon Steel Rosewood Handle Paris, France 1890-1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong, semi flexible slicer made by Tichet in Nogent, France, most likely from the 1890s to 1920s, but possibly earlier with hand-forged and hand-ground carbon steel blade, brazed nickel ferrule ring, and deep colored 1\/2 octagon rosewood handle \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTichet was originally a small knife makers in Paris doing all process by hand from forging to grinding in a small shop. In the 1880s they moved most or all production to Nogent where there had also been a tradition of hand worked knives like in many areas of France with small pre-industrial shops. With the adaptation of the drop forge first in Nogent the volume of knives that could be made was greatly increased however skilled hand work hand forging and hand grinding after drop forging was the norm. Before long Thiers followed suite and adopted the drop forge to increase output. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTichet knives made in Nogent from this era: 1880s to early 20th century were some of the best of their day and have a very, very distinctive blade and handle geometry and feel as well as the distinctive Lion stamp. The forging, heat treatment and grinding of Tichet knives in this era are really excellent, much less of them show up than other makers and I doubt they were exported but they are definitely worth noting as the being part of the top of the heap of old French knife making as it transferred from all hand work to more mechanized process. After this era of Tichet made in Nogent knives were more similar to the ones being made in Thiers and were made up to the 1960s when Nogent began to decline. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife was sharpened down a little, originally a hair wider its edge a tiny bit thick and with some ugly but light sharpening marks. It has been thinned along the faces by us to bring it back to a good geometry and remove the scuffs, the hot stamps are nice and deep so not much was lost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46431648088285,"sku":"VIN841","price":428.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC03162_e4db9502-69bc-41c5-a1b1-00a7ce56bb84.jpg?v=1747254818"},{"product_id":"carl-schleipper-12-slicer-carbon-steel-cherry-solingen-1960s","title":"Vintage Carl Schleipper 12\" Slicer Carbon Steel Cherry Handle Solingen, Germany 1960-70","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarely used Carl Schleipper 12\" carbon steel slicer most likely made in Solingen Germany in the 1960s, with hand-ground, drop-forged blade, and cherry wood handle scales with brass rivets. Hand ground has a old style, narrow bolster and convex face, characteristic of hand ground knives. The tang has no taper and the blade is a hair less dramatically tapered. This, along with the solid wood handle with brass compression rivets rather than pin and disc rivets suggests a 1960s hand-forged manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade was possibly never used, but had one rust spot near the mark that needed a light buffing to remove. In excellent condition otherwise. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46435756507357,"sku":"VIN846","price":172.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC06463_ffbc2fa3-ab80-402c-bb79-d560bdfa55bd.jpg?v=1747513812"},{"product_id":"ed-wusthof-4518-6-narrow-stiff-slicer-stainless-pakka-1970s-early-80s","title":"Ed Wusthof 4518 Dreizackwerk 6\" Narrow Stiff Slicer Stainless Steel Pakka Handle 1970-80s","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Ed Wusthof Dreizackwerk narrow 6\" slicer with pakka wood handle. This is from the first generation of Wusthof knives to break into the American professional market in the 1970s displacing other knives that were dominant in the market such as various Sabatier brands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese can be prone to delamination and pitting on the rivets, there is a little corrosion of the bolsters, but is otherwise nice and full and with a fresh edge, ready to get to work. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46571388043485,"sku":"VIN918","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC07244_fcb7d5ec-f35b-4421-bb86-69f229f51006.jpg?v=1752612838"},{"product_id":"maniago-7-5-chef-knife-hand-forged-carbon-cherry-wood-italy-1960s","title":"Maniago 7.5\" Chef Knife Hand Forged Carbon Cherry Wood Italy ~1950 - 60s","description":"\u003cp\u003eRefurbished new old stock Maniago 7.5\" chef knife made in Maniago, Italy, most likely in the 1950s or 60's. Blade is hand-forged, hand-ground carbon steel, and the handle is a one-piece cherry wood with 2 pins. These are going to cut well for sure, but their real value is in their rarity and example of very hard-to-find old Italian knife-making. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are part of a batch of unused vintage Italian knives we have found and are very unusual to come by. These were not exported to the United States very often and hardly ever show up used. I can count on one hand the amount of vintage Italian knives of this era I have found in 20 years of dealing in vintage knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great example of historic small-industry knife-making from several small towns in Northern Italy. Similar to French knives of this basic construction they were made to be affordable work knives in their day. Little vanity was paid to finish, but they have a lot of charm. Blade has a very slight wave to the edge leaving a little unevenness on the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade was originally unsharpened. Typically, we leave new old stock knives with the original factory edge to preserve the history of their manufacture but these needed more than just a quick trip to bench-stones to set the edge; it was quite thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46585747570909,"sku":"VIN924","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC04154_3cae081d-37af-4415-8021-c640dabcf661.jpg?v=1752876635"},{"product_id":"f-dick-14-sharpening-steel-brass-turned-wood-handle-germany-1950s-70s","title":"F Dick 14\" Sharpening Steel Brass \u0026 Turned Wood Handle Germany 1950s-70s #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium cut post war F Dick steel with brass fittings and turned wood handle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel has certainly seen some use, the guard and handle have some dings and such but the steel is nice and lively and brings up a great edge on Western knives and many Japanese monosteel knives that aren't super hard. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46585799573725,"sku":"VIN927","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC04171_3c66ab8d-22ea-424a-9550-7da5acc5fe63.jpg?v=1752877379"},{"product_id":"lf-c-12-5-chef-knife-carbon-steel-rosewood-1920-60-usa","title":"LF\u0026C 12.5” Chef Knife Carbon Steel Rosewood 1920s-60s USA","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnife dates from approximately 1920 to 1950 and made by LF\u0026amp;C; Landers Frary \u0026amp; Clark in New Britain Ct. likely under their Universal brand, but the marks are lost. Chef knives by LF\u0026amp;C have a very distinctive square shouldered narrow bolster that sweeps in deeply to join the blade, once you recognize this feature its hard to miss. They made knives OEM for many other companies, but LF\u0026amp;C was the only one to use that shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife was a bit thick behind the edge so we thinned along the sides to bring it back to its original thickness. It's substantial but feels lively in hand and will cut very smoothly with authority. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eComes with with a fresh sharp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt one point LF\u0026amp;C was one of the largest knife making outfits in the USA and was a huge kitchen equipment maker as well, their hand-ground, hand-forged after drop forged kitchen knives were made for professional use and are of excellent quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.5\" blade, 2.5\"+ tall at heel, 18\" oal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46624267632861,"sku":"VIN929","price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC04411_662bc87a-d0d9-4c9e-92e2-fcd795cb2937.jpg?v=1754261416"},{"product_id":"unmarked-american-or-english-8-bullnose-butcher-carbon-steel-beech-6-pin-1900-1940","title":"Unmarked American or English 8\" Bullnose Butcher Carbon Steel Beech 6 Pin 1900s-1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnmarked American or English 8\" straight bullnose butcher knife with carbon steel blade and 6 pinned beech handle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it was marked (many like this were made OEM and not marked) marks are lost, it is certainly American or English (I would vote English with the shape of the bullnose). It needed a little thinning and rust removal, so the faces of the blade have been ground down to facilitate better cutting. There is a tight hairline crack on one handle scale but is otherwise secure and ready to get to work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\" blade 12.5\" overall \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46626040152285,"sku":"VIN930","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC04384_93c4fe8a-30af-48b3-9787-c2613bb148cc.jpg?v=1754260916"},{"product_id":"f-dick-14-sharpening-steel-nickel-turned-wood-handle-germany-1950s-70s","title":"F Dick 14\" Sharpening Steel Nickel \u0026 Turned Wood Handle Germany 1950s-70s","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium cut post war F Dick steel with nickel fittings and turned wood handle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel has seen some use, but is in great shape, handle has some small dings but the steel is nice and lively and brings up a great edge on Western knives and many Japanese monosteel knives that aren't super hard. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46626231353565,"sku":"VIN938","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC04303_1da23462-e7c4-4c00-86f0-8fb82858d055.jpg?v=1754088169"},{"product_id":"anton-wingen-jr-6-pc-carving-steak-knife-set-stainless-stag-solingen-1960s-70s","title":"Anton Wingen Jr Carving \u0026 Steak Knife Set Stainless \u0026 Stag Solingen 1960s-70s","description":"\u003cp\u003e6 pc set of forged mirror finished stainless steel with stag tip handles from Anton Wingen Jr of Solingen Germany from the 1960s to 70s without box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet includes 6.5\" carving knife for mid to smaller sized roasts or steaks, carving fork and four steak knives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are certainly used but have barely been sharpened, and not abused, we found them with a dull factory edge and they have been given a fresh edge and are ready to get to work. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648581456093,"sku":"VIN945","price":194.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC04631_5a9f9adf-2f12-4d46-bee5-0a165d27fdfb.jpg?v=1754692732"},{"product_id":"early-forschner-xxx-damascus-foster-bros-10-bullnose-scimitar-carbon-steel-usa-19","title":"Forschner 'XXX Damascus' Foster Bros 10\" Bullnose Scimitar Carbon Steel USA 1920s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFoster Bros 10\" bullnose scimitar (curved spine and edge rather than straight edged bullnose) with carbon steel blade and beech handle made for the early R.H. Forschner Co with their \"XXX Damascus\" brand mark. Blade is 99% full, it was found with a dull factory edge along with some rust which needed to be removed leaving some pepper spots and shallow pits. The old style brass pinned beech handle has a little bit of play and some gaps but is free from damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this would be a great user it should be considered as part of a collection as an example of a piece of important American butcher supply history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Foster Bros bullnose scimitar have a very unique distinctive geometry and were made with really great high carbon content steel and deserve their cult status. Bonus points for the early American butchery supply connection to the now giant Forschner company who is now synonymous with Victorinox knives (which they also do not make, Forschner is not a manufacturer themselves.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis blade is not stainless, expect a patina to form with use, it can rust so no dishwasher or soaking. Clean and dry after use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRichard H Forschner began selling butchery equipment at the turn of the century, importing butchers scales, knives and equipment mostly from Germany and began working with Victorinox in Switzerland in the late 30s in the lead up to WW2. This relationship with Victorinox became synonymous with Forschner. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648869847261,"sku":"VIN952","price":248.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC04544_9926d534-180e-49fb-bad7-2c4d851c43ce.jpg?v=1754685640"},{"product_id":"modern-reproduction-1700s-english-table-knife-carbon-steel-horn","title":"Modern Reproduction 1700s English Table Knife Carbon Steel Horn","description":"\u003cp\u003eModern reproduction (made in India?) of an 18th century English table knife with 6.5\" blade forged with integral bolster and with brass pinned horn hafts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavier than the original \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGeorgian period knives which had thinner blades but true to its shape and dimensions, this knife would have been paired with a very small two tined fork and represent the table knife design about 100 years after \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cardinal_Richelieu\"\u003eCardinal Richelieu\u003c\/a\u003e is said to have designed the first dedicated table knife in Europe having the points of his knives ground off in the early 17th century. Some versions of the story have it he was irritated by daggers and pointed knives used at the table to pick teeth, stab meat and ultimately to be stabbed into the table. Another common explanation for the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eadoption of the rounded tipped table knife lies in pointed daggers and fixed blade knives used as weapons in drunken tavern brawls. Given that water was usually not a good drinking option alcohol was in large supply where meals were served and the presence of pointy things didn't always mix well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn any case, the original pre-industrial revolution table knives turn up very very seldom compared to post industrial revolution table knives, this makes a great conversation price at your next dinner party where this would do great as a serving knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648893014237,"sku":"VIN953","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC04603_3f1a5f67-0acb-440f-8124-edee4691f4ff.jpg?v=1754691751"},{"product_id":"vintage-j-russell-green-river-works-14-beef-slicer-carbon-steel-ebony-1874-1920s","title":"J Russell Green River Works 14\" Beef Slicer Carbon Steel Ebony 1874-1920s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Russell Green River Works hand forged after drop forged carbon steel 14\" slicer with 6 pin ebony handle. Blade is free from deep pits or heavy wear but there are some coarse scratches on the blade. Handle is nice and secure with no cracks or gaps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very handsome example of a large slicer that would have been used for fine slicing large cuts of beef. The hand forged after drop forged blade has been forged and ground beautifully and the brass pinned ebony handle is a really nice example of fine old American knife making. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ Russell was one of the very first American cutlery makers and was located in Greenfield Massachusetts the epicenter of American knifemaking and the American industrial revolution. in 1874 they moved to nearby Turner's falls and that is when this knife dates from at which point an acid etch was used for the markings rather than a hot stamp \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46689472479453,"sku":"VIN955","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC05013_cd105a72-6adc-4333-936e-54034d760069.jpg?v=1755735279"},{"product_id":"kendal-dent-3-pc-carving-set-shear-steel-jigged-bone-nickel-m-i-sheffield-approx-1890s-1920","title":"Kendal \u0026 Dent 3 Pc Carving Set Shear Steel Jigged Bone \u0026 Nickel M.I. Sheffield Approx 1890s-1920s","description":"\u003cp\u003eKendal \u0026amp; Dent three piece carving set with 9\" hand forged shear steel blade, fork and sharpening steel. All are handled with 'jigged' carved bone handles with nickel fittings. Blade has been sharpened in some and had seen some rust but is ready for another lifetime, guard on fork is nice and springy, sharpening steel is a little less aggressive than it was when new but is in good shape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKendal \u0026amp; Dent was a British retailer headquartered at 106 Cheapside in London Est 1871 and with shops throughout the UK, information suggests 1871 establishment date going to-1942, other sources indicate 1890s establishment. In any case, this set looks to have been made from the 1890s to 1920s, possibly 30s but less likely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade on this set brags of 'best shear steel' it shows a 'puddle weld' near the bolster at the beginning of the blade opposite side as markings, almost looking like a thumbprint, this is where the hard shear steel is forge welded to the mild steel or iron bolster and tang. Forks were forged in a small mold and ground by hand and knife blade forged by hand to shape and then hand ground on a saddle grinder to finish the geometry being finished on smaller buffing wheels. 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Forged carbon steel blade is most likely shear steel welded to an iron or mild steel bolster \/ tang, stag handle and double pinned nickel end cap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMappin \u0026amp; Webb was a large Sheffield manufacturer with connection to Sheffiled knife making through the Mappin family to the 18th century. It seems that the company Mappin \u0026amp; Webb was established in 1868 but the M \u0026amp; Trustworthy trade marks registered in 1860. Rival to related Mappin Bros. of Sheffield who sued for use of the name 'Mappin' Mappin and web grew to employ over 450 workers in 1880 and over 1000 in 1913 when they became Mappin \u0026amp; Webb Ltd. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a bit difficult to put a precise date to the manufacture of this knife, it has a puddle weld mark on the bolster opposite the marking side but does have the general look of a larger production hand forged Sheffield knife but many of the same techniques and materials were used from the 1860s to early 20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not marked 'shear steel' it most likely is. it shows a 'puddle weld' near the bolster at the beginning of the blade opposite side as markings, almost looking like a thumbprint, this is where hard shear steel is forge welded to the mild steel or iron bolster and tang. 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Rozzil is hard at room temperature but soft and liquid when hot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"box of old knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46746072219869,"sku":"VIN976","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC05499_243206e4-202b-4efe-81f5-dad321796bd9.jpg?v=1757106276"},{"product_id":"blade-marked-j-russell-california-carver-copy-9-offset-carving-knife-carbon-steel-nickel-stag-1870s-1920","title":"J Russell 'California Carver' Copy 9\" Offset Carving Knife Carbon Steel Nickel Stag 1870s-1920s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade by the J Russell Green River Works company at their Turner's Falls Massachusetts factory from the 1870's to approximately 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade is nice and full, dyed stag handle with nickel buttcap is nice and secure, comes with fresh edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is done in the style of San Francisco \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emade knives from the 1860s to turn of the century which became popular after the transcontinental railroad connected San Francisco to the East Coast in the 1870s. 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Forks were forged in a small mold and ground by hand and knife blade forged by hand to shape and then hand ground on a saddle grinder to finish the geometry being finished on smaller buffing wheels. Many of these process were in use for hundreds of years in Sheffield which really held its strength through the massive amount of low priced skilled labor available in Sheffield. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShear steel was a 19th and early 20th century steel that was made by case hardening bars of iron in ceramic boxes packed with charcoal, large numbers of these were heated for days on end at high temperatures and the resulting bars were broken up (it would break or shear rather than bend once carbon added hence 'shear' steel) and forged welded into a larger mass. 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Capable of chopping lamb bones in the heel and slicing garlic at the tip this knife is a true multitasker and in that epitomizes the virtues of the Western chef knife. These come around so seldom and are a true piece of culinary knife history from a truly formative time in restaurant history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTichet was originally a small knife makers in Paris doing all process by hand from forging to grinding in a small shop. In the 1880s they moved most or all production to Nogent where there had also been a tradition of hand worked knives like in many areas of France with small pre-industrial shops. With the adaptation of the drop forge first in Nogent the volume of knives that could be made was greatly increased however skilled hand work hand forging and hand grinding after drop forging was the norm. Before long Thiers followed suite and adopted the drop forge to increase output. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTichet knives made in Nogent from this era: 1880s to early 20th century were some of the best of their day and have a very, very distinctive blade and handle geometry and feel as well as the distinctive Lion stamp. The forging, heat treatment and grinding of Tichet knives in this era are really excellent, much less of them show up than other makers and I doubt they were exported but they are definitely worth noting as the being part of the top of the heap of old French knife making as it transferred from all hand work to more mechanized process. After this era of Tichet made in Nogent knives were more similar to the ones being made in Thiers and were made up to the 1960s when Nogent began to decline. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife was sharpened down a little, originally a hair wider its edge had become a tiny bit thick. 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