Vintage Solingen Abattoir Butcher’s Steel 16” Chrom-Vanadium Germany C1950s

Key Details

• Item: Professional butcher’s honing steel

• Markings:

• ABATTOIR 16

• CHROM-VANADIUM

• SOLINGEN-GERMANY

• Length: Approx. 16 inches (excluding handle)

• Material: Chrom-vanadium steel

• Origin: Solingen, Germany

• Era: Circa 1950s–1960s

• Handle: Original ribbed black handle with hanging ring

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Mini Story

A genuine piece of mid-20th-century meat-trade history, this professional abattoir butcher’s steel was made in Solingen, Germany, the world-renowned centre of blade and tool manufacture.

Designed for daily industrial use rather than domestic kitchens, long honing steels like this were standard equipment in abattoirs and wholesale butcheries. The simple utilitarian markings, chrom-vanadium alloy, and substantial 16-inch length all point to serious professional use.

A wonderful survivor with honest wear that reflects its working life — perfect for collectors of butcheriana, industrial décor enthusiasts, or authentic display.

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Condition

• Vintage condition consistent with age and professional use

• Steel shaft cleaned carefully and retains original grain and patina

• Clear, legible stampings

• Original handle intact with a small heat-melt mark, consistent with industrial abattoir environments (not damage)

• No structural issues

Please refer to photos as they form part of the description.

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Postage & Handling

• Carefully packed to ensure safe delivery

• Items are usually posted within 1–2 business days of cleared payment

• Local pickup available from Vintage HQ (Heidelberg, VIC)

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Further Information

This item is sold as a collectable, display, or historical piece.

It has not been tested for modern food-use compliance.

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• Please review photos carefully and feel free to ask for additional images or details before purchasing

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