Vintage Fine Nogent-Style Paring Knife with Carbon Steel Blade, Bolster, ferrule, & Wood Handle Made by American Cutlery Company American Cutlery Company was founded by a pair of Jewish immigrants from Germany—Meyer Hirsch and his brother-in-law Moses Rubel in 1865. American Cutlery goods were all “made of the highest grade of Crucible Steel or early carbon steel”. “All of the blades are hand forged and evenly tempered by the latest improved process." They represented “the very best quality and workmanship the American Cutlery Co. knows how to turn out. The size, shape and handiness of these can not be improved, and even the handles are made to last a great many years.” This knife is produced using a Nogent-style process ( blade, bolster, and rat-tail tang are forged from a single piece of steel and fitted with a composite handle ), a hand shaping and sharpening process. This knife has the blade hand forged from the fine carbon steel designed to take a finer edge and hold it longer providing sharp cutting satisfaction. The handle is single pinned, single bolstered, and secured with a single ferrule to sure fitting to make it both easy and comfortable to use. It has the fine condition. *** AMERICAN CUTLERY COMPANY --- ca. Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century *** Blade Length 3 1/4" Total Length 7 3/4" Weight 1 - 2 oz. ( approximate measurements ) Wear Cut Scratch Photos are description 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. Product of USA Copyright: The above images and descriptions are copyrighted exclusively. None of the material may be copied or republished. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We will immediately report plagiarism to Ebay. |