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Best Cast Steel 3 Pc Carving Set Carbon Steel & Nickel Sheffield Eng Apprx 1890s-1920s

Best Cast Steel 3 Pc Carving Set Carbon Steel & Nickel Sheffield Eng Apprx 1890s-1920s

Name: Best Cast Steel 3 Pc Carving Set Carbon Steel & Nickel Sheffield Eng Apprx 1890s-1920s
Brand: box of old knives
SKU: VIN1506
Price: 184.72 GBP
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Product Description

Refurbished carving set; blade marks lost, "Best Cast Steel" still visible, construction style is classic late 19th early 20th century, Sheffield with a puddle weld at the heel of the knife where an iron tang was welded to the forged cast steel blade

Cast steel would refer to shear steel that was melted in a small crucible and cast into forging stock, also known as crucible steel, an excellent steel in its day.

The blade was a little thick behind the edge; it has been re-ground and thinned, bringing it closer to its original geometry.

Handles are hollow, fluted, nickel-filled with cutlers cement, aka rozzil, a blend of brick dust, beeswax, and rosin. This material will melt with high heat; avoid leaving it on the stovetop to dry or putting it in the dishwasher.

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About This Knife

Light Butchery OK

Safe for use around bones.

Carbon Steel

Reactive blade.

Convex Grind

Super smooth cutting feel.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Specifications

Listed Length:
Total Length:
Edge Length: 8"
Heel Height:
Spine Thickness:
Weight:
Orientation:

Materials

Blade Type:
Steel Type: Vintage Carbon
Steel Hardness (HRC): 54-56?
Reactive: More Attention
Handle Type: Western
Handle Material: Nickel and cutler's cement

Care Guide

This is a reactive carbon steel knife.
Hand wash and towel dry after use. Do not air dry or place in the dishwasher.
Expect oxidation (color change, staining, spotting) with use.
Prolonged exposure to moisture or food debris will cause rust; remove any rust with a light abrasive.
Use only on a quality wooden cutting board.
Do not use on hard surfaces like bamboo or plates.
Don't twist or scrape the edge on the cutting surface to avoid early dulling and edge damage.

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Recommended Sharpening Technique

Medium - Western Carbon

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones to a low-medium finish starting around 400 and progressing to around 1000 grit with a monodiachrome strop finish. Gentle use with steel honing rods work well for as-needed edge maintenance. Avoid pull-through sharpeners and non-water-cooled mechanized sharpening. If you have to use a honing rod to be able to use the knife comfortably, it's time to sharpen the knife.