Knives

Item 1153
Knife has been professionally restored,  polished and sharpened it is RAZOR SHARP.  It may have some nicks and scars from use.
Professional quality, American made Village Blacksmith chef knife.  10” blade.  Model 278.  Full tang, nice tight hardwood, scales,  Great hand feel.  A nice serious chef knife for someone who wants an amazing knife at a great price. There is a small split in one of the scales.

Village Blacksmith was in business from 1906 to about 1960 manufacturing some of the highest quality knives made in the USA.  Made in Watertown, Wisconsin.  Production was never large scale, and the knives were almost exclusively sold in the US.

Marked “278 Village Blacksmith” on the scales (handles)

$75 shipped.

*High carbon steel knives are highly sought after knives loved by professional and home cooks alike due to the quality of the steel, the edge it maintains and the hardness that is not matched by other knives.  If you don’t believe me, take a look the opinions of Alton Brown.  Please note these are NOT stainless steel knives, they do require a little bit of care (prompt washing and drying after use, occasional sharpening, etc), but hey, if you can maintain a cast iron pan you’ll find this a piece of cake.  Over time they will develop a patina, and even stain.  But they are probably the best quality steel knives you’ll ever use.

As always we are happy to combine shipping, as well as take back pieces if you are not satisfied.  (Please see return policy)

Item 1672
Please note all knives have been professionally restored,  with the blade polished and sharpened.  RAZOR SHARP.
Dexter has become a leader in professional cutlery since being founded in 1884 (they actually produced knives before that but introduced the Dexter name in that year).

Nice slicing knife with a great hand feel.  This knife was made pre-1933 when The Harrington Cutlery Company merged with Russell to become the Russell-Harrington Cutlery Co.  Knife features a 9” 1/2 blade, which is thin and flexible, and a rounded one piece handle with a pinned blade.  This is an old style knife which has a high cool factor and cuts like a dream.

Marked: “Harrington Cutlery, Dexter, Southbridge Mass”

$60 shipped.

As always we are happy to take back pieces if you are not 100% satisfied.  (Please see return policy)

*High carbon steel knives are highly sought after knives loved by professional and home cooks alike due to the quality of the steel, the edge it maintains and the hardness that is not matched by other knives.  If you don’t believe me, take a look the opinions of Alton Brown.  Please note these are NOT stainless steel knives, they do require a little bit of care (prompt washing and drying after use, occasional sharpening, etc), but hey, if you can maintain a cast iron pan you’ll find this a piece of cake.  Over time they will develop a patina, and even stain.  But they are probably the best quality steel knives you’ll ever use.

These are some pretty old case knives – both are marked Case with differing blade stamps, both of which seem to be from between 1920-1940 (please note this whole description is my best estimate based on the blade markings and history of the company – so feel free to ask questions) . One of them is the 9” 1/4 slicer with what appears to be a rosewood handle, half tang and a pair of brass rivets.

The other is a bit more unique. Handle appears to be bakelite, full tang – but hidden within the handle aside from the bottom of the tang which can be seen at the bottom of the handle. Handle is also unique – ergonomically designed, or the best guess at such a thing from when it was made.

Blades appear to be chromed carbon steel.

Both knives are in outstanding shape, razor sharp and ready to use.

$65 plus $10 shipping for the pair, or $35 each plus shipping.

Some of you may not know this, but I love old kitchen knives. Old carbon steel blades were probably some of the best ever made, they stayed sharp, were easy to hone, and cut better than almost anything made today. Most professional chefs, love and pamper their carbon steel blades – especially as modern versions of these can be $150-400 each.

These have been cleaned, restored and sharpened professionally. As they are used they will develop a nice patina (will look a bit like a dulling of the blade).

This one is an old vintage butchering knife by an unknown maker. Overall length is 17″ 1/4 inches, 11″ 1/4 of that being blade. scales (handles) are very nice and clean. Blade is razor sharp.

$40 Shipped.

Carbon steel knives do require a tiny bit more upkeep than stainless as they will rust or discolor if not cleaned and dried after use, but that’s even easier maintenance than cast iron so I have no doubts you are up to it.