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Meridan 5.5" Bullnose Carbon Steel Rosewood Handle Meridan, Connecticut 1880-1920s?

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5.5" bullnose from Meridan Cutlery co with their distinctive anvil logo and rosewood handle. Knife has been used but not sharpened down much, there are some gaps in the handle and shallow pits but nothing glaring. 

Meridan Cutlery Co (of Meridan, Connecticut) as the blade of the knife is marked was used roughly between 1855 and 1924 when the company was bought by cutlery giant LF&C also of Meridan. This mark was used for a good length of time, so it is not a great diagnostic feature in itself. I would assume it is from the later 19th or early 20th century from its general design. 

Brand: Meridan
Producing Area: Meridan, Connecticut, USA
Profile: Bullnose
Size: 5.5in
Blade Type: Carbon Steel
Handle: Rosewood
Total Length: 10in
Handle Length: 4.5in
Handle to Tip Length: 5.5in
Edge Length: 6in
Blade Height: 1in
Thickness: 0.052in
Weight: 4.0oz

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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