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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