Vintage Case XX Chef Knife 200mm Carbon Steel USA 1913

Experience a piece of American cutlery history - a genuine vintage Case XX chef knife

The Specs

• Brand: Case XX (W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.)
• Blade length: 200mm
• Total length: 320mm
• Steel: High carbon steel
• Hardness: 52-54 HRC
• Edge: Double bevel
• Handle: Wood
• Condition: Used - vintage, one-of-a-kind
• Origin: Made in USA
• SKU: 1913

The Knife

W.R. Case & Sons has been making knives in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1889 - one of America's most storied cutlery names. This vintage chef knife carries that heritage in its bones: high carbon steel that takes a keen edge and develops a natural patina with use, a solid wood handle worn smooth by decades of work, and the unmistakable Case XX stamp that collectors and cooks alike recognise. At 200mm, it sits in the sweet spot for everyday kitchen tasks - nimble enough for fine work, substantial enough for breaking down larger cuts. A genuine piece of American kitchen history, ready for another chapter.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to prevent rust
• Apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil to the blade after drying
• Sharpen on a whetstone - carbon steel responds beautifully to regular sharpening
• A natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and desirable
• Store in a knife roll or on a magnetic strip