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Landers Frary & Clark Aetna Works 9" Carving Knife Carbon Steel Large Sterling Ferrule Stag ~1880's-1910's

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9" carving knife made with carbon steel, sterling silver ferrules and stag grips made by Landers Frary & Clark at their Aetna works factory in New Britain Ct. At one point LF&C was one of the largest knife making outfits in the USA and was a huge kitchen equipment maker as well. 

The LF&C Aetna works stamp was used over a long period; 1865-1965, it's style is more late 19th early 20th 

Like all other culinary knives this should never go in the dishwasher, carving knife handles will come loose with high heat (dishwasher, stove top etc), carbon steel can rust if left wet or dirty, expect a patina to form with use. 

Brand: Landers Frary & Clark Aetna
Producing Area: New Britain, CT. USA
Profile: Carving
Size: 9"
Grind: Hand ground
Steel Type: Forged carbon
Handle: Stag & Sterling
Total Length: 15.5"
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

*Measurements are taken from random sample
Actual measurements may vary.

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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