BC Historically Inaccurate J Russell 4.25" Paring Knife Carbon Steel Integral Bolster Rosewood Handle USA
Originally an integrally forged table knife made by the J Russell Green River Works (the marks are lost now) in the 1860s or 70s in Greenfield, Massachusetts. This integrally forged, bolstered table knife was re-ground into a paring knife with rose wood handle. This knife most likely had another whole life before being repurposed so expect wear to the handle and 'imperfections' that might be associated with a used antique table knife. A quick word from Josh Donald about these: From time to time, I have found vintage paring knives ground from antique carbon steel table knives. While they had an appeal (it's super hard to find old paring knives), there was something that I couldn’t get past. They are historically inaccurate, bordering on fakes if sold as "(fill in name of old maker here) paring knife". I resisted the temptation to make them despite seeing the possibility of great little knives; however, after using one in my personal kitchen that came in through an antique collection,