~ Old Time Near Mint Stag Handle Sharpening Steel ~

Steels are used after honing for a fine razor edge, they take less steel away. Known in the meatcutting trade as a slick, steels like this are best for users who want to hone their knives with greater frequency, since they take less steel away from the edge.

This one could have came from an older Case XX carving set, if you are looking for one. The stag color and style/metal work of it appears the same as some sets I have looked over or seen on the web. I was told that by original owner also, but have no way to verify. This steel came with a small collection I purchased several years back. The collar did not match any of the other pieces, so it got put back alone. Maybe someone on the forum's will know.

Near mint, I rubbed a blade a couple of times and you can see the few rubs when it is in your hand. No rust or dings.

Collar could be Sterling silver also, it has turned like silver would, but it is not stamped anywhere. Nickel silver does not turn blue/black as it ages, see photo's. The pommel is nickel silver.

No cracks or chips to a semi-round solid piece of stag. Feels good and solid in my hand and I wear an large leather work glove.

It is approximately four (4) inches long, overall the steel is 12 & 5/8 inches in lenght.

Stay Kewl around the camp fire or home on the range with this. Just the right size for a pocket, hunting knife or your cutlery display.

Item # 12765