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Antique cleaver restoration

This LF&C "Universal" cleaver was made between 1910-1930. Though grimy and sporting a badly damaged edge, it was nonetheless intact, and the owner rightly saw potential.

We love doing restorations, and we think this one turned out beautifully.

Cleaver before – overall
Brightened-up, without erasing its hard-won character
Cleaver before – edge detail
The handle was in fantastic shape for its age – it just needed some love.
Cleaver before – edge detail
Shaving-sharp and ready for another century of work!

Chef's knife rehab

Oh my. We think this poor specimen was the victim of a particularly bad pull-through sharpener – or maybe a garbage disposal?

No matter – if there's some steel left to work with, we can save it!