The Knife Thread

[Gecko17]

I've even got my g-grand ma's carving knife marked "special steel"
this pre dates stainless putting the knife around 1835, its beat up to blazes
but a part of my family history. Then I have a file marked "Warranted steel"
mean the file was poured/forged I find it interesting others may find it boring

I love that era too... Some amazing technolodgical advances made but also some very innovative and creative ways of improving upon things in a very tough and harsh environment.