Intedge German knife

[MTHall720]

I’m trying to find some background information on this knife but haven’t found much. Anyone know something about this?
Thanks in advance

 

[Hickory n steel]

This was a common pattern of knife made by many manufacturers such as anton Wingen JR / Othello, and R.&W. WEBER, all with the same style and blade shape.
I have one by R.&W. WEBER who I assumed was an importer but learned was the actual manufacturer.
I believe these were most common from the 50's-70's.

I assumed INTEDGE was an importer but a quick Google search turned up some INTEDGE ( same mark) kitchen knives that were Gustav Emil Ern, maybe that means they made this but could have just rebranded it I suppose.

 

[MTHall720]

Thanks very much for the great information. I really like the scales materials which I am hoping isn’t synthetic.

 

[eisman]

The handle/scales are stag. Very common and it's easy to tell if they're not synthetic. Clean them and put some wax on them and they will last another 50 years, easy.

 

[meako]

I would use it as my personal steak knife. Is there any family history or did you just buy it?
Great knife.
Cheers.

 

[MTHall720]

The handle/scales are stag. Very common and it's easy to tell if they're not synthetic. Clean them and put some wax on them and they will last another 50 years, easy.

Thanks so much. Made my day. How do I clean and wax? Want to do it right.

 

[MTHall720]

I would use it as my personal steak knife. Is there any family history or did you just buy it?
Great knife.
Cheers.

My wife bought this for me at an antique store. It means a lot to me since it was a gift plus I love the looks of it.

 

[eisman]

How do I clean and wax?

Warm soapy water should work. A brush helps. I rinse with really hot water to speed drying. You can use furniture wax with no issues. I use Renaissance Wax which is very neutral and is good for long term storage.

Your blade looks to have a lot of pitting, which means it rusted. You will need to watch for that as it will come back if not kept clean and dry. You could polish the pits out (or have it done) but unless it's done right it's better not to. Put an edge on it and use it.

If you can post a clearer photo of the trademark that would be nice.

 

[cbach8tw]

Gl Drew has a bird and trout in the individual fixed blade section, looks like a typical German import, would go well with your hunter.

 

[MTHall720]

Warm soapy water should work. A brush helps. I rinse with really hot water to speed drying. You can use furniture wax with no issues. I use Renaissance Wax which is very neutral and is good for long term storage.

Your blade looks to have a lot of pitting, which means it rusted. You will need to watch for that as it will come back if not kept clean and dry. You could polish the pits out (or have it done) but unless it's done right it's better not to. Put an edge on it and use it.

If you can post a clearer photo of the trademark that would be nice.

Thank you. Will try to get good pictures

 

[MTHall720]

Gl Drew has a bird and trout in the individual fixed blade section, looks like a typical German import, would go well with your hunter.View attachment 2257388View attachment 2257389

I will look for that

 

[MTHall720]

Warm soapy water should work. A brush helps. I rinse with really hot water to speed drying. You can use furniture wax with no issues. I use Renaissance Wax which is very neutral and is good for long term storage.

Your blade looks to have a lot of pitting, which means it rusted. You will need to watch for that as it will come back if not kept clean and dry. You could polish the pits out (or have it done) but unless it's done right it's better not to. Put an edge on it and use it.

If you can post a clearer photo of the trademark that would be nice.

Here are some close up pics I took today. Trying to decide if hand sanding would work to remove rust pitting starting with 800 grit.

Gl Drew has a bird and trout in the individual fixed blade section, looks like a typical German import, would go well with your hunter.View attachment 2257388View attachment 2257389

tried to find this by searching user name and didn’t see the ad. Will try again.

 

[Trubetzkoy]

Very handsome piece. I personally love these these old vintage Solingen and think they're underrated here in the US. If the pommel screw isn't ground off, you might even be able to take it apart, which would allow you to clean it more thoroughly. That said, I wouldn't go too hard on it -- you just want to clean any dirt and gunk and get rid of any active rust. Cheers!

 

[eisman]

That diamond shaped trademark appears to belong to Wenger, a major German cutlery manufacturer. Earlier knives were marked by Gustav Emil Ern with a different trademark. If you can find a copy of Levine's book you can probably get a approximate date. Or you might try contacting Wenger, they still make knives under the Victorinox brand.

 

[cbach8tw]

Here are some close up pics I took today. Trying to decide if hand sanding would work to remove rust pitting starting with 800 grit.

tried to find this by searching user name and didn’t see the ad. Will try again.

try GL Drew.