Vintage 1920s-40s Shapleigh Diamond Edge Butcher Knife‎ Carbon Steel USA

Authentic vintage butcher or kitchen knife from the Diamond Edge line produced by Shapleigh Hardware Company. Shapleigh operated from 1843 until the early 1960s, and their Diamond Edge cutlery was widely sold through hardware stores across the United States. Based on the stamp style, wood handle construction, and blade profile, this knife was most likely produced between the 1920s and 1940s. Original carbon steel blade with natural aged patina from decades of use. Wood handle with brass rivets Classic butcher / trimming knife blade shape Stamped Diamond Edge – Made in USA The blade shows honest age and use, with natural patina and oxidation typical of vintage carbon steel knives that are 80–100 years old. The wooden handle remains solid and secure. Carbon steel knives from this era are sought after because they take an extremely sharp edge and were built for professional butcher and kitchen use. Vintage used condition with visible patina, wear, and age-related marks. Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description. Perfect for: vintage kitchen tool collectors restoration or sharpening projects farmhouse or rustic kitchen décor collectors of early American cutlery Estimated age: approximately 1920s–1940s (80–100 years old).