![]() ![]() “Crucible steel” is used sometimes instead of “cast steel” but they’re two names for the same process. “Cast steel” is stamped on many antique tools to indicate a higher quality product. See more ideas about food chopper, antiques, chopper. Until then the quality of steel varied greatly. Explore Lynda Berry's board 'Old Food Choppers', followed by 219 people on Pinterest. The cast steel process was developed over decades in 17th century Britain and allowed for much improved quality control of the final product. ![]() Most of the time I resist, but I gave in to this very. It’s rather a two step process of melting previously made steel into a mold and then forging the steel. Im always tempted by these old chopper knives, which have such a terrific form and feel in the hand. “Cast Steel” or “Warranted cast steel ” blades are not cast the way cast iron is. Food choppers should have a more obtuse angle than knives because a traditional 22 degree knife angle will soon be damaged when using a chopper. We have thoroughly cleaned them, oiled the wood (do not varnish or polyurethane the handle for the same reason you never varnish a canoe paddle handle) and sharpened the steel. You may hang them on the wall as I did my collection in the 1970s but these are ready to USE if you choose to do so. ![]() We purchased a food chopper collection from an antique collector who had many wonderful objects, some of which will appear later. A thinner blade than the older hand forged choppers, these choppers work well as slicers as well as chopping. Choppers in Brand:Antique eBay Shop from the world’s largest selection and best deals for Choppers. However, this has since been patched.Late 19th century or early 20th century food chopper.
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