1940s Vtg 6 Blade INTEDGE Gustav Carbon Wide Boning Utility Knife GERMANY
Vintage Boning Utility Knife with Wide Carbon Steel Blade & Wood Handle Made by. Gustav Emil Ern is a small German cutlery company founded in 1903 in Solingen Germany.
T was a fairly small German knife maker who was known for exceptional quality. It at one point was regarded much more highly than Henckels and Wusthof (these two companies jumped on the mass production market after World War 2 Gustav did not). Gustav believed in quality over quantity and that in the end killed them. It couldn't compete in the global market and was crushed.
Their cutleries are hand forged with the finest material and skilled craftman to achieve the unrivalled & exceptional quality. International Edge Tool Company (Intedge).. International Edge Tool Company located in Newark, New Jersey.
This knife was made in the famous city of blade Solingen, Germany. Solingen is renowned for manufacturing of fine swords, knives, scissors, and razors. It has the blade forged by hand from the fine carbon steel.Designed to take a finer edge and hold it longer providing sharp cutting satisfaction. The handle is triple riveted over the full tang to. Sure fitting to make it both easy and comfortable to use.
Weight 4 - 5 oz. Pitting patina on both sides of the blade (last two photos), blade structure is good. Maintenance Suggestion: Hand wash only in warm water after using, especially if used on foods that have acidic sauce/liquid. After washing it, wipe the blade and handle completely dry. Use of electric knife sharpener or dishwasher not recommended.
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