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Shapleigh's Old Hickory 1843-1934 Curved Butcher Knife
$45.00
Shapleigh Hardware Co. of St. Louis, carrying the "Hammer Forged 1843-1934" anniversary stamp used on their Old Hickory-branded cutlery to mark the company's founding. Curved, upswept blade in the classic Old Hickory butcher knife profile.
See Condition Notes below for detail.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | Shapleigh Hardware Co. |
| Estimated Era | 1930s |
| Origin | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Blade Length | 8 in / 20.3 cm |
| Overall Length | 12.25 in / 31.1 cm |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Blade Style | Skinner |
| Markings / Stamp | SHAPLEIGH'S HAMMER FORGED / 1843-1934 (blade); OLD HICKORY (handle) |
Condition Grade
Good
Condition Notes
Carbon steel blade solid and sound with honest darkened patina consistent with age — no chips or structural issues. Hickory handle solid and tight on three brass rivets, no looseness.