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W&P Gusstahl 7" Cleaver Carbon Steel Turned Hardwood Germany 1880-1930

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Hand-forged, heavy 7" carbon steel cleaver, marked W&P Gusstahl with the image of a goat or ram. Handle is turned beechwood with a brass ferrule and a full stick tang through to the end of handle.

Blade is forged with a mild steel and a hard, high-carbon steel, laminated and sharpened with a convex edge.

Everything is tight, solid, and free from cracks or defects.

Brand: W&P
Producing Area: Germany
Date of Manufacture: 1880s-1920s?
Profile: Cleaver
Blade Type: Carbon Steel
Handle: Beechwood
Edge Length: 7in
Total Length: 12.25in
Blade Height: 3.25in
Thickness: 0.291in
Weight: 24.0oz

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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$338.01
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