Antique / Vintage RARE L & I J White / Mintzer & Kneisler #14 Butcher Cleaver

  

L & I J White 1837 - Buffalo, New York. According to wiki they had a location in Buffalo New York from 1843 to 1928. 14 blade - long handle. Stamped on other side is - mintzer & kneisler Phila - who made butcher house supplies from the information I could find.

Not sure why it has stamps on either side but this makes for a unique item for your collection. Would have probably been used for Cutting hogs or cows and bones.

Very old twine wrap around handle - did split in center. Minor surface rust no pitting. Does appear to be hand forged where the blade meets handle marks. This could be sharpened and cleaned up to shine if desired but I think that takes away from this piece. Total length is 29 1/2 in length.

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