{"product_id":"vintage-friar-ham-slicer-knife-with-original-sheath-sheffield-steel-wooden-handle-sanders-bowers-ltd","title":"Vintage Friar Ham Slicer Knife with Original Sheath – Sheffield Steel – Wooden Handle – Sanders \u0026 Bowers Ltd","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e🔪 \u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage “Friar” Ham Slicer Knife\u003cbr data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e🏢 \u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sanders \u0026amp; Bowers Ltd, Sheffield\u003cbr data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made in England\u003cbr data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original branded sheath with product details\u003cbr data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eApprox. Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 33cm (blade approx. 22cm, handle approx. 11cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e📅 \u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e📝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eThis vintage Friar ham slicer knife is a fantastic example of quality British craftsmanship from Sheffield, England. Made by Sanders \u0026amp; Bowers Ltd, the blade features the iconic \"Friar Edge\" — a finely ground stainless steel blade designed for precision slicing of cold meats such as ham and beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eThe knife has a ridged blade designed for thin, smooth cuts and a solid hardwood handle secured with brass rivets. The original sheath is included, though it shows expected signs of wear from age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eFriar\u003c\/strong\u003e branding on both blade and sheath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eHardwood handle with ergonomic grip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e“Ham Slicer” etched on the sheath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eFull tang blade construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eSheath includes printed care instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eRare to find in this complete condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e📸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eBlade is clean and retains its sharp ridged edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eHandle shows signs of age but is solid and secure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eOriginal sheath is worn, with tape repair and surface wear – intact and legible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eSome mild surface pitting and light marks to blade consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e🎯 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eVintage kitchen collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eRetro food prep enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eRustic kitchen display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003ePractical slicing tool for cured meats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eSheffield steel collector’s item\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eThe item will be carefully packaged for safe and secure shipping. 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