Vintage Antique Butcher Knife by A.F. Bannister & Co Newark NJ - 19th Century Rare Collectible Cutlery - Perfect for Meat Processing, Culinary Display & Historical Collections

Product Description

Being offered for sale is the vintage BUTCHER'S?KNIFE by A.F. BANNISTER & CO. of Newark, N.J.,?from?circa the late 19th or early 20th century (company existed from 1884 to 1915...not much more info available?online), as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES. Being offered for sale AS-FOUND, uncleaned. May require a thorough detailing to bring to its full potential. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED or your money back...no questions asked!

Very Good/VG+ vintage condition with just minor overall wear from normal use over the years. Blade is quite clean with minimal, light pitting throughout and is sort of?sharp but could certainly use a fresh sharpening.?One of the wood handle's scales has been repaired (you can see the split line and some sloppy glue at ends, see last (5) pics)?but remains structurally solid & strong.?The maker's mark is clearly visible at one side of blade (see 2nd & 3rd pics). Very nice example of a hard to find knife! See pics.

Measures 13-1/8" long, overall. Blade is 7-3/4" long. Weighs 15.2?oz..