Vintage Gustav Emil Ern Flexible Brisket Knife 310mm High Carbon Steel Made in Germany 1888

Experience Solingen character with a vintage Gustav Emil Ern brisket knife

This pre-owned 310mm flexible brisket knife combines recorded high carbon steel construction with a full tang, triple brass rivets and a wood handle. Some rust is present and handle replacement is recommended. Have it assessed and restored appropriately before food preparation.

The Specs

• Brand: Gustav Emil Ern
• Knife type: flexible brisket knife
• Steel: high carbon steel; exact alloy not recorded
• Hardness recorded: 58 HRC
• Construction recorded: fully forged, full tang, triple brass rivets
• Blade length: 310mm
• Blade thickness recorded: 1.4mm
• Overall length: 460mm
• Handle: wood
• Knife weight recorded: approximately 150g
• Origin recorded: hand-made in Solingen, Germany
• Condition: vintage, pre-owned; some rust present and handle replacement recommended
• Bevel and edge angle: not recorded

Heritage & Use

The earlier listing describes Gustav Emil Ern's use of skilled craftspeople and traditional hand-making methods in post-war Solingen, the City of Blades. This is retained as recorded brand context, not verified dating or authentication of this individual knife. Its long, flexible brisket profile is intended for drawing slices through large cuts of smoked or braised meat. The 310mm blade supports longer cutting strokes, but its intended use does not override the disclosed rust and handle work required. No unverified rarity or professional endorsement is claimed.

Care & Maintenance

• Have the corrosion, blade and handle assessed before use
• Consult a knife maker about the recommended handle replacement and appropriate rust treatment
• Hand wash only; never use a dishwasher or soak the wood handle
• Dry immediately after washing
• Apply a light coat of camellia oil or food-safe mineral oil to the dry blade
• Hone only if appropriate for the blade's existing edge geometry
• Sharpen on suitable whetstones while preserving the existing bevel, or use a professional sharpener
• Store clean and dry with the edge protected