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J Silva & Jamão Lisboa 24cm Swiss Leaf Cleaver Carbon Steel France 1920s-50s?

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Marked J Silva & Jamão Lisboa but most likely made in France between the 1920s and 1950s with carbon steel blade, brass ferrule and turned (boxwood?) handle. 

Searching for J Silva & Jamão Lisboa did not turn up anything, I would assume they were a retailer or distributor, the design and construction style is very classicly french. The more detailed brass ferrule and smaller diameter handle in boxwood rather than the more common beechwood suggest older manufacture, possibly from the 1920s to 50s.

Swiss Leaf or Butchers Leaf cleavers have a much thinner blade than heavier butchers cleavers and are more designed to be used to cut soft joints and trim

Brand: J Silva & Jamão Lisboa
Profile: Butcher Leaf
Size: 24cm
Blade Type: Carbon Steel
Handle: Turned Boxwood?
Total Length: 37.5cm
Edge Length: 31cm
Blade Height: 11cm
Weight: 19.6oz

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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