What could this knife be for?
What is its true purpose?
It utilizes a serration pattern of gentle curves compared to the pointy teeth like serrations of a common bread knife.
For me, it’s an upgrade when cutting into a bread loaf since it achieves cuts without “hacking” or “tearing” out crumbs everywhere.
I don’t know its name or manufacturer (found at a flea market); when it was made; no one knows what it’s for; I failed to find any hints in all my search attempts.
Anyone got a clue or a friend who might know?
P.S. How do you recommend I sharpen this thing?
Knife details:
- Curvy edge is only beveled on one side. Opposite side is flat.
- Tang is only partially in wooden handle.
- Spine has “little teeth” (serrations). Interestingly those 5 patches alternate which side of the blade they face. (I use this for slightly tough crusts)
- Curved grooves at tip and beginning of spine look to me like made for leverage - something like bottle opening? (What do you think?)
- Punched “eye” towards tip. Has a function? (For hanging on a nail?) Maybe just for decoration? (Do other knifes have this?)
- Bottom face of handle is curved like a crescent.
- “STAINLESS STEEL JAPAN” stamped on the same side as curved bevel.
