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Vintage J Russell Green River Works 14" Flexible Slicer Carbon Steel Ebony 1874-1930?

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Lovely Antique Russell Green River Works hand forged carbon steel 14" slicer with 4 pinned ebony handle in excellent used condition. Blade is free from pits or heavy wear and the handle is nice and secure with no cracks or big gaps. 

J 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. 

Some vintage and New Vintage knives do not come sharpened, this one is not. Please request sharpening if desired in the order notes section of the cart page. 

 Steel Type Carbon steel
Handle Material Ebony
Weight 4.28oz
Total Length 19.25"
Blade Length 14"
Blade Height (Tallest Point) .93"

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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