Vintage Sears Butcher Knife with Swedish Carbon Steel Blade, Bolster, & Wood Handle Made by Camillus Cutlery Company

Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States founded by Adolph Kastor in 1876.  In the early years, the company imported and distributed German-made knives.  In 1897, it started manufacturing knives and by 1910, it was producing close to a million knives a year and had about 200 employees, many of them German immigrants.  Camillus is also a contract manufacturer for many companies including Sears, ...

Sta Sharp is the registered trademark of Sears.

This knife has the blade hand forged from the fine carbon steel designed to take a finer edge and hold it longer providing sharp cutting satisfaction.  The handle is triple riveted over the full tang and single bolstered to good fitting for durability, strength, & balance.

**   STA SHARP --- ca. 1930s 1950s   ***

Blade Length                             8"

Total Length                              13"

Weight                                        7 - 8 oz.

( approximate measurements )

Wear Cut Scratch

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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

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