FINEST Vintage NORDISKA Sheffield XXL Carbon Steel Chef Knife RAZOR SHARP

PLEASE NOTE: We take our photos in natural light outdoors and as a result there are sometimes reflections or shadows or glare shown in the blades. In person none of these exist; we will say so in the description if it may be otherwise. Please read our Terms below for details. This beautifully preserved English chef's knife was lovingly hand-forged and crafted in a timeless style that is uniquely British (though heavily influenced by the French). Its blade markings show that it was made in Sheffield, England by NORDISKA, a Scandinavian concern that took old Latham & Owen blades that had been forged between the world wars and finished them for sale around the world in the 1970's.

When you use a knife like this, it feels like an extension of your hand, not a mere object that you're holding. It's superb aesthetics are matched by it's performance. You will not find a sharper, more functional blade than those hand-forged from Sheffield steel. This is the perfect knife for a wide variety of kitchen tasks, and is, for many old-school chefs, the only knife you'll ever need. From creating paper-thin slices of turkey breast, tomato, cucumber, onion or whatever, to reducing large piles of your garden's freshest herbs into small piles of aromatic goodness, this outstanding knife will outperform just about any other.

This exceptional knife was recently given an EXTREMELY sharp professional edge by the good people at Ross Cutlery in downtown Los Angeles, the best in the business and as such is FAR sharper than when it was new--guaranteed to thrill. It must be treated with extreme care or will land a careless user in the ER needing stitches. In the old days, many classically trained French chefs didn't consider a knife fit for professional use until it received its first "working" edge upon receipt from the factory. Sushi chefs continue this tradition with their rituals of water stones and the resulting keen of their blades is virtually alien to casual (and to many professional) users of Western indoctrination.

This knife comes pretty close to just that kind of sharpness and you'll have no trouble finding a myriad of uses for it. Notice that the knife incorporates the slightly rounded French bolster, which allows your fingertips to achieve maximum contact with the knife for better control than its German counterparts. The one truly British design element it enjoys, however, is the flare at the base of the handle, reminiscent of a saber's handle. The blade still shines like stainless, though will definitely discolor over time and will rust if not kept dry with each use. Condition is used but functionally excellent, as photos show.

Whether you're an amateur or professional chef, you know how important the finest cutlery is to your state of mind while cooking. Here's your chance to relax and let your hands take over. And it's never too early to find the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for loved one! A beautiful, heirloom-quality piece for use or for display among a collector's finest cutlery pieces.

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The seller is "ralph1396" and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom