Antique Thin Butcher Slicing Knife with Thin Carbon Steel Blade & Wood Handle Made by Landers Frary & Clark ( LF&C )

Landers Frary & Clark ( LF&C ) was a housewares company founded in 1865 in New Britain, Connecticut.  It has many brands including Landers Frary & Clark, Landers, Blue Diamond, Universal, Samuel Lee, Lee’s, Aetna Works, …

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 riveted and single ferruled to good fitting for durability, strength, & balance.

This item has the design invented by Albert E. Johnson with the patent number 342,697 issued on May 25th 1886.

No trademark logo.  It is Samuel Lee - LF&C.

**   SAMUEL LEE - LF&C --- ca. Early 20th Century   ***
New Britain, Connecticut

Blade Length                             8"
Total Length                              13"
Weight                                        5 - 7 oz.
( approximate measurements )

Wear Cut Scratch

Condition

pitting patina on both sides of the blade ( last two photos ), blade structure is good


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

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