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Forschner XXXX 12" Lambsplitter Hand Forged Carbon Steel Custom Ebony Handle Germany (USA?) 1900-1920s? 1

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Early Forschner lambsplitter with 12" blade and steep taper in handle which sport custom macasser ebony handle scales with four brass pins and one brass and steel rosette rivet. 

Blade had been sharpened down quite a bit and has now been thinned to bring it back to a better geometry and balance, some of the marks are lost but the old Forschner XXXX mark is still visible. 

Richard H Forschner began selling butchery equipment at the turn of the century, importing butchers scales, knives and equipment mostly from Germany and began working with Victorinox in Switzerland in the late 30s in the lead up to WW2. This relationship with Victorinox became synonymous with Forschner. 

Profile: Lamb Splitter / Cleaver
Size: 12"
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Handle: Macasser Ebony
Total Length: 17.75"
Handle Length: 5.5"
Thickness: 5/16"
Weight: 24.1oz
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

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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