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Joseph Rodgers & Sons Bread Knife Carbon Steel Carved Wheat Handle Sheffield 1920s?

Joseph Rodgers & Sons Bread Knife Carbon Steel Carved Wheat Handle Sheffield 1920s?

Name: Joseph Rodgers & Sons Bread Knife Carbon Steel Carved Wheat Handle Sheffield 1920s?
Brand: box of old knives
SKU: VIN1433
Price: 78.0 USD
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Product Description

Antique Sheffield bread knife with 6.5" carbon steel blade and carved wheat handle made in the early 20th century likely 1920s.

The hand forged blade has a 'puddle weld' where the iron tang was forge welded to the steel blade, this was a common Sheffield practice to save steel and make working the tang easier, especially on shear steel which was made in smaller amounts than bessemer steel.

Knife has been thinned and refurbished giving it a good working geometry, it should be noted that the metal ferrule (nickle?) is not original to the knife and has been added later in a repair. Handle has a stable crack but should be noted.

6.25" blade 12" overall

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About This Knife

Bread Knife

Long blade with serrated edge for slicing.

Avoid Bones & Dense Foods

If you can't bite it, don't cut it.

Carbon Steel

Reactive blade.

Convex Grind

Super smooth cutting feel.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Specifications

Listed Length:
Total Length: 12.5"
Edge Length: 6.5"
Heel Height:
Spine Thickness:
Weight:
Orientation: Right-hand Bias

Materials

Blade Type:
Steel Type: Shear Steel
Steel Hardness (HRC): 54-56?
Reactive: More Attention
Handle Type: Western
Handle Material: boxwood? and nickle

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.