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Some Victorian and Edwardian table knives were made of iron or steel, which turned black after use. To solve this problem, knife grinders and sharpeners were invented. They were cased in wood or iron plate and had a winding handle. The blades were inserted through slots and sandwiched between pads impregnated with fine carborundum. By turning the handle, the stains were removed.

Victorian Kent's knife Cleaner oak case with cast iron frame,…
Victorian Kent Knife Cleaner in Oak Case

Victorian Kent's knife Cleaner oak case with cast iron frame, marked and labelled for Kent, 199 high Holborn, London, remnants of original operating instructions attached to case, circa 1890, height 17.72 in.

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An antique cast iron knife cleaner made by A. McMillan Federal,…
Antique Cast Iron Knife Cleaner by A. McMillan Federal

An antique cast iron knife cleaner made by A. McMillan Federal, 19th century, 14.17 in. high

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Spong & Co. London knife sharpener Non X L
Spong & Co. London Knife Sharpener

Spong & Co. London knife sharpener Non X L

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An antique oak cased knife sharpener Spong & Co. Ltd, early…
Antique Oak Knife Sharpener by Spong & Co

An antique oak cased knife sharpener Spong & Co. Ltd, early 20th century, of circular form, with cast iron fittings and raised on four painted cast iron feet, with a side handle 16.14 in. high, 16.54 in. wide, 11.42 in. deep (including handle). Provenance…

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Rustic knife Cleaner. Reciprocating spring loaded cork blocks,…
Spring Cork Rustic Knife Cleaner

Rustic knife Cleaner. Reciprocating spring loaded cork blocks, length 15.75 in.

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An old English knife sharpener. 40 cm high.
Vintage English Knife Sharpener - 40cm

An old English knife sharpener. 15.75 in. high.

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Painted Antique Kent knife cleaner, approx 45 cm high
Antique Painted Kent Knife Cleaner (45 cm)

Painted Antique Kent knife cleaner, approx 17.72 in. high

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A brass inlaid horn and steel knife sharpener, French, 19th…
French Brass Horn Knife Sharpener, 19th Century

A brass inlaid horn and steel knife sharpener, French, 19th century. approx. 14.96 in. long

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A stag antler brass and steel knife sharpener, French, 19th…
19th Century French Stag Antler Knife Sharpener

A stag antler brass and steel knife sharpener, French, 19th century, approx. 18.11 in. long

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A horn handled steel and brass knife sharpener, French, 19th…
French Horn Handled Knife Sharpener, 19th Century

A horn handled steel and brass knife sharpener, French, 19th century. 12.99 in. long

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Victorian 'Kents' knife cleaner on elegant cast iron stand
Elegant Victorian Knife Cleaner on Cast Iron Stand

Victorian 'Kents' knife cleaner on elegant cast iron stand

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Antique Kent's of London knife cleaner on iron stand, approx…
Antique Kent's Knife Cleaner on Iron Stand

Antique Kent's of London knife cleaner on iron stand, approx 43.31 in. high

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