Vintage Friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn Butcher Knife 240mm 2024

Experience German carbon steel with a vintage Friedr. Herder butcher knife

This pre-owned Friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn butcher knife pairs recorded carbon steel with a wood handle, offering vintage character for a working kitchen or cutlery collection.

The Specs

• Brand recorded: Friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn
• Knife type: butcher knife
• Blade length: requires confirmation; title lists 240mm while the earlier specification lists 250mm
• Overall length recorded: 400mm
• Steel recorded: carbon steel; exact grade not specified
• Construction previously listed: fully forged, full tang; not independently verified
• Bevel recorded: double bevel; edge angle not specified
• Handle: wood; species not specified
• Weight recorded: 238g
• Origin recorded: Germany
• Condition: vintage, pre-owned
• Blade thickness and hardness: require verification; earlier 0.2mm and 58 HRC figures are not treated as confirmed

Heritage & Use

The Friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn name is retained from this knife's recorded identification. Its butcher-knife format suits controlled meat preparation, without assuming suitability for cutting bones. No production date or specific manufacturing history has been established for this individual piece. Carbon steel can develop a natural patina with use and needs attentive drying. The conflicting blade measurements should be checked before a precise size is advertised as confirmed.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only; never use a dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to help prevent rust
• Use a honing method appropriate to the existing edge and its condition
• Sharpen on suitable water stones following the existing bevel, or consult a specialist
• Apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil before extended storage
• Store clean and dry with the edge protected