Name/TitleCheese knife
About this objectThis consists of a half-round blade, set at right angles to a handle.
MakerI. Sorby
Date Made19th Cent.
Medium and MaterialsBlade: Steel
Handle: beech wood
Inscription and MarksStamped on the blade is the makers name: I. Sorby, a trade mark of an eagle and CAST STEEL.
MeasurementsLength of blade: 7 inches
Depth of blade: 11 1/4 inches
Length of shank: 4 1/2 inches
Width of shank: 1 1/2 inches
Length of handle: 8 5/8 inches (including ferrule 7/8 inch)
Blade height: 290mm
Blade width: 285mm
Handle length: 215mm
Handle diameter: 45mm
Object Typeknife
Object numberSTMEA:A.3968
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)