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Vintage Eichenlaub Fruit / Dessert Knife Set Stainless Butterscotch Handles with Box and Tag Solingen, Germany 1950-70

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Eichenlaub Fruit / Dessert Knife Set Stainless & Butterscotch Solingen Germany ~1950's-60's In Box with Tag

Eichenlaub fruit / dessert set with forged stainless steel and butterscotch (bakelite?) handles in original box from the 1950's or 60's. Knife blades are very full and free from damage outside of some light surface discoloration and some crazing on the handles.

Eichenlaub made excellent cutlery utilizing Solingen's old hand work techniques, these are a great example of that old work.

Since 1910, the Eichenlaub brand has represented the finest quality of forged table cutlery from Solingen, Germany. In 1998, the Robert Herder Company (Windmühlenmesser) bought the brand and has been meticulously producing them in their factory.

From the forging to the final polishing procedures and finish work, there are 122 working steps that must be taken to produce each handworked piece. The tines of each fork are meticulously tapered, and the details in and riveting and polishing the handle are top notch.

Eichenlaub tableware is not dishwasher safe and should never soak; these knives are not guaranteed against mistreatment.

This is a stainless steel knife. It should be hand washed and towel dried. Habitual dishwasher use will result in degraded edge and handle. Consistent long term exposure to moisture can lead to oxidation.

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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