Vintage Large Chef Knife with Carbon Steel Blade & Wood Handle Made by Gustav Emil Ern
Gustav Emil Ern is a small German cutlery company founded in 1903 in Solingen Germany. It was a fairly small German knife maker who was known for exceptional quality. It at one point was regarded much more highly than Henckels and Wusthof ( these two companies jumped on the mass production market after World War 2 Gustav did not ). Gustav believed in quality over quantity and that in the end killed them. It couldn't compete in the global market and was crushed. Its principal trade names include Gustav Emil Ern, Intedge. Their cutleries are hand forged with the finest material and skilled craftman to achieve the unrivalled & exceptional quality.
This knife was made in the famous city of blade Solingen, Germany. Solingen is renowned for manufacturing of fine swords, knives, scissors, and razors.
It has the blade forged by hand 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 to sure fitting to make it both easy and comfortable to use.
It has very faded trademark on the wood handle. It is Gustav - Intedge.
*** GUSTAV EMIL ERN - INTEDGE --- ca. 1950's-1960's ***
Blade Length 9 1/2"
Total Length 14 1/2"
Weight 7 -8 oz.
( approximate measurements )
Wear Cut Scratch
Condition | lots of grindings across both sides of the blade ( last 2 photos ), blade structure is good |
Photos are description
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.
Product of GERMANY