Age estimate please

Discussion in 'Tools' started by Coldblooded36, May 20, 2020.

  1. Coldblooded36

    Coldblooded36 Member

    I know what it is, but haven't seen one like this in my lifetime (born in 1983). Can anybody guess an age?
     

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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    What is it? A knife sharpening steel? A skewer? Doesn't look too old -- 1960s or 1970s.

    Debora

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  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Sharpening steel, Debora. Could be a bit older than your estimate. 50's ish
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Ah. Well then... My estimate of date holds.

    Debora
     
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  5. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

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  6. Coldblooded36

    Coldblooded36 Member

    No unmarked but that looks like it. I collect anything old and Irony so I pulled it out of a trash bag.
     
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  7. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    My Dad was ALWAYS sharpening the carving knives with one like that....he HATED dull knives.....said it was too easy to cut yourself with a dull blade!!!! I'd say late 40s and on......it goes WAAAAAAAAAY back in my memories!!!!
     
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  8. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Look closely in the area where the arrow is.
    If it is marked it should be on the steel.

    Looks like an unfinished wood handle. So I don't think it is that old. 1980s or later.

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