Vintage Gustav Emil Ern Butcher Machete Knife 315mm Carbon Steel Made in Germany 1981

A Rare German Butcher Machete from One of Solingen's Great Names

The Vintage Gustav Emil Ern Butcher Machete Knife 315mm is a fully forged German carbon steel machete-style butcher knife - a long, heavy blade built for serious butchery work, and a one-of-a-kind piece for the collector or working cook who values provenance and raw cutting power.

The Specs

• Brand: Gustav Emil Ern - Solingen, Germany
• Overall length: 430mm | Blade length: 300mm | Blade thickness: 1.5mm
• Steel: Carbon steel - fully forged, full tang
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Handle: Wood
• Weight: approx. 200g
• Origin: Made in Germany

Solingen Forged. Built for the Block.

At 315mm, this is a serious blade - the kind used by professional butchers for breaking down large cuts, trimming carcasses, and heavy prep work that demands reach and authority. Gustav Emil Ern was one of Solingen's premier cutlery houses, producing fully forged blades for professional butchers across Europe. The carbon steel blade delivers the edge retention and sharpenability that stainless simply can't match - it will take a razor edge on a whetstone and hold it through hard use. One-of-a-kind and not available anywhere else.

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 if storing long-term
• Sharpen with a whetstone - carbon steel responds exceptionally well to sharpening
• A natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and desirable