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Unmarked 10.5" Chef Knife Forged Carbon Steel Transitional Solingen, Germany 1960s

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Unmarked, but certainly made in Solingen transitional drop-forged, but not hand-forged, with the post-war handle shape of the 1950-60s (round transition from bolster to handle) and with aluminum rivets that began to be used in the 60s. The tang in the handle has no taper indicating it was not hand-forged after drop-forged. but it was likely still hand-ground to a degree when new.

It had been sharpened in enough so that the edge was starting to get thick. It has been thinned and re-ground here, in the old style leaving a thin convex face. There are a few remaining pits from some previous rust. Handle is nice and secure and it's ready to get back to work.

Brand: Unmarked
Producing Area: Solingen, Germany
Profile: Chef
Size: 10.5in
Steel Type: Carbon
Handle: Pearwood?
Total Length: 15.5in
Edge Length: 10.5in
Handle to Tip Length: 10.25in
Blade Height: 1.75in
Thickness:
Handle Length: 5in
Weight: 7.8oz
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and towel dried soon after use. Do not air dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Long exposure to moisture and debris will result in rust. Any rust development should be removed with a light abrasive.

Use on a quality wooden cutting board will help the knife stay sharper for longer. Use on hard surfaces like plates and bamboo will reduce the edge life and can result in edge damage.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most western knives perform best with a medium finish starting around 1000 grit. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Steel honing rods work well with this knife.

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