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Letuaire Toulon 14.25" Semi Flex Slicer Thiers? Late 19th - Early 20th Century

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Unusual round nosed slicer marked Letuaire Toulon with fine hand forged hand ground semi flexible 14.25" blade, brazed nickel ferrule and one piece ebony handle. 

I am not aware of any knife manufacture in Toulon, a port and resort city on the Mediterranean, the markings are likely for a retailer in Toulon.

This knife has all the feel and materials of a early 20th century or 19th century knife possibly from Thiers but Nogent could be a possibility as well. 

Blade has a fresh sharp edge and is remarkably straight for a knife of its age and style of manufacture, handle is tight and secure, the brass cap at the end of tang is gone but the handle is tight and free from wiggles. 

14.25" edge 19.25" overall length

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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