FINE Antique HERDER Germany Chef's Carbon Steel/Horn Slicing Knife RAZOR SHARP
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In person none of these exist; we will say so in the description if it may be otherwise. At first glance it may appear to be capable of a world of speed, precision and authority in any kitchen, but upon first use any truly skilled chef will realize that it is capable of so much more. This knife dates from late 1800's/early 1900's when the German cutlery industry was at its pinnacle and it was produced by one of its truly legendary makers, Friedrich Herder and Son of Solingen, whose equally legendary spade logo is clearly stamped into its makers markings. There's no denying the outstanding beauty and utility of such a piece, and in terms of its design, materials, craftsmanship, condition and especially performance, it wants for nothing. As you can see in the photos, the blade is carbon steel, hafted onto a smooth and beautifully grained, teardrop-shaped horn handle of the highest quality, pierced through in the Nogent style with a hidden, rat-tail tang.
Bolster is reinforce with the older-style high-hat german silver ferrule, which also helps date it. Expertly hand-forged from virgin steel, it's as good as it gets and beats by a mile just about anything in the modern market, where robotically controlled mass production has all but eliminated craftsmanship from cutlery, as any visit to your local mall will confirm. Its finely pointed blade measures 8.5" long (knife is 13-1/8" long overall) and can do just about any task demanded of it in any kitchen, amateur or professional. From carving a roast or turkey to light-duty slicing (it will WAFERIZE an onion), to preparing lunch (it's the ultimate sandwich/charcuterie knife), its usefulness is limited only by your imagination. An heirloom quality piece in heirloom quality condition for use or display among any collector's finest pieces. Our store's inventory is searchable using the search field or may be browsed by clicking on categories, with each option found on the left side of the store's homepage.Don't see it or can't find what you're looking for? It's wrong--it's STEALING--and you WILL be turned in to us by one of the legion of our loyal customers, who inevitably see your plagiarism and notify us about it. All items come from a smoke-free home.
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If you're not in total agreement with us here or disagree for any reason, again, we can only urge you to PLEASE shop elsewhere. We'd like to sell'em cheaper.. But MY WIFE won't let me!! The item "FINE Antique HERDER Germany Chef's Carbon Steel/Horn Slicing Knife RAZOR SHARP" is in sale since Friday, December 7, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Flatware, Knives & Cutlery\Flatware Sets".The seller is "ralph1396" and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany