Otto Dick Butcher Knife

[Schwarzwald Metzger]

I have been trying to build a collection of Classic German-made butcher knives, and ran across this carbon steel blade on eBay. It is heavy at nearly 2 lbs, but very sharp and holds its blade well.

And has cool badging in my opinion.

 

[SmokinEdge]

I like it. Looks like a keeper to me. I have a F. Herder and Sons (black spade insignia) 14” slicer with rosewood handle. Solingen steel.

 

[Schwarzwald Metzger]

I love Herders. I have a boning and slicing knife from pre-WW2. Very bad picture.

 

[Schwarzwald Metzger]

Slightly better pic.... I probably should turn some lights on.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Nice!
I read that all Herder knives are pre WWII because the plant was completely destroyed in the bombing campaigns and never rebuilt. Not 100% on that though.

A little sheep skinner also.

 

[Schwarzwald Metzger]

Nice!
I read that all Herder knives are pre WWII because the plant was completely destroyed in the bombing campaigns and never rebuilt. Not 100% on that though.
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A little sheep skinner also.

Very Cool! I periodically check goodwill auction site and eBay for unique vintage German cutlery. I actually got the Wusthoff cleaver from goodwillauctions.com.

I have also been looking for information on that Otto Dick as well as the history of Herder knives... I have been unable to locate resources. If you know of any resources please let me know.