Description: Antique XL Nogent Style Slicing Knife with Carbon Steel Blade & Wood Handle Made by John Russell Cutlery Company John Russell Cutlery Company was founded by John Russell in 1832 in Green River, Massachusetts. Their knives manufactured with the finest steel earned a good reputation for quality. In 1840s, John Russell introduced the legendary "Green River Works Knife" and it became an instant success. Its design and quality was overwhelmingly accepted by American consumers. Between 1840 and 1860 it is estimated that 60,000 dozen Green River knives were sent west to emigrants, buffalo hunters, Indians, miners and settlers. This knife is constructed from the Green River region in Massachusetts using the Nogent-style process ( blade and rat-tail tang are forged from a single piece of steel and fitted with a handle ). It has the blade hand forged from the fine carbon steel and tempered to achieve greater toughness providing the long-lasting keen edge cut-ability. The handle is single riveted ( top to bottom ) and single ferruled to good fitting for durability, strength, & balance. *** JOHN RUSSELL Green River Works --- ca. Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century ***Green River, Massachusetts Blade Length 10"Total Length 15 1/2"Weight 5 - 6 oz.( approximate measurements ) Wear Cut Scratch Conditionpatina or minor pitting on both sides of the blade ( photos 1 & 2 ), cracked handle ( last photo ), both blade & handle structures are 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 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.
Price: 214.62 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2025-02-03T00:55:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15.85 USD
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