Chef Knife from 1878 ¨LA TROMPETTE¨ Restoration

I was blown away with this rare find! Antique ¨la trompette medaille d'or 1878 dufresne¨ french chef knife 7 1/2". It was made between 1870's-1890 in France. French chef knives, also known as "chef's knives" or "French knives," are a type of kitchen knife that is known for its versatility and durability used by professional chefs.
They are typically made with a high-quality steel blade that is sharp and resistant to corrosion. Same steel has been used for razor blades. At the same time the blade is rigid as a normal knife and flexible as a fish knife. Having this knife in hand is truly an amazing experience.
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[@FFD_Restorations]

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[@tristanbarnett6271]

You are awesome my friend I love that you are using old school methods to prove that it still works my favorite part is the metal lathe that you made using a foot pedal driven that's an awesome design keep up the good work my friend you took a knife that most people would just throw out and made it look beautiful again

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated sir, thank you kindly!

[@larsfrandsen2501]

Yes, I agree! What do I think of your treadle lathe? And your hand crank? I want one of each for myself. I have to be ultra protective of my hands for the work I do, and hand tools is the way to go. Thanks for showing the way!

[@PusiKunKun]

Really old school. I really appreciate it. Only one on yt 👍😇

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@PusiKunKun 🤗

[@mantan9400]

Imagine finding that old knife, restoring it, and using it to prepare your food today. Priceless.

[@Jako-fh8zg]

This is such a beautiful restoration, love the history left there - each tool has its own tale. Love your techniques and equipment, so skilled, thank you 🙏🙏

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much! Very kind of you! Take care!

[@delboyrams363]

Your work is fantastic I love the old vintage tools So good to watch you work the saw with man power Excellent love your work

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you like them! Thank you kindly!

[@19Bmiller]

I am a fan and enjoy your hands on approach using vintage tools to give life back to the things you restore. I just stumbled upon another restorer you may be interested in seeing, Irene's Restoration. She restored a Soviet doll head that was broken apart and stained. It was made using paper-mache. Her workshop from which she mixed everything to restore and rebuild looked like an apothecary including a scale using weights. Her sewing machine was a vintage hand crank Singer and her level of skill was on par with your own.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome, thanks 👍

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear FFD Restorations 👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic! Very well done (video and work). What an incredibly amazing shop! Congratulations 🎉 for owning all these wonderful old machines and tools. This is the first video I watched and I instantly subscribed. In my opinion this channel is still underrated. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much dear sir, very kind of you 🤗

[@rnp497]

I love your workshop, it is the sort of snug place to spend hours

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

That is not a knife now. It's a work of art! Beautiful!

[@FFD_Restorations]

🙏☺️👍

[@Su-ri5ob]

I absolutely love everything about these videos, your skill and patience, your amazing workshop and tools, the fact that there's no incessant talking or 'music'. Amazing work.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome, thank you kindly sir!

[@runningriverbushcraft]

Awesome Workmanship Again.!!! The new machine was cool foot power!! 😎 i like this old school video with candles & all..😊

[@sergep1298]

Amazing work, it’s good to see you using the old school method, your attention to details is excellent, thanks for posting 😊

[@FFD_Restorations]

My pleasure sir! Thank you again!

[@ioanlates3783]

Felicitări! O restaurare cu măiestrie artă și răbdare. La mulți ani și la multe restaurări!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

👋😃👍

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

The knife looks beautiful, easily another 200 years of use from it now. I really love how all of your restorations are simple and elegant. I like your new lathe! I had no idea they had treadle powered metal lathes back in the day. How cool❤️🤗🐝

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you Ma'am, glad to hear you think so. Best wishes and Happy New Year 🤗🎄☺️

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@FFD_Restorations You’re welcome, and Blessings and Happy New Year to you too❤️🤗🐝

[@user-hn7op7rx1y]

Огромная благодарность мастеру за восстановление старинного ножа. Еще раз восторгаюсь вашей мастерской. Никогда в жизни не видел лобзик и токарный станок с ножным приводом. Очень кстати рюмочка и классная закуска 🥃🍗🍞🥒Респект вам и уважение за труд. Удачи вам на канале. 🔪📹👍🔥

[@FFD_Restorations]

🥃👋😃👍

[@bjornbarth8265]

I was born in 1978. Love seeing a Knife get restored that was forged 100 years before I was even born. Good on ya!

[@FFD_Restorations]

😃👍

[@IDuBStepSZ]

The 1878 on the knife refers to when the company won an award, not the manufacturing date. From looking it up it seems they used this mark up until 1920.

[@MeaninglessEndeavors]

👍 You may want to name your channel “The Miracle Worker” due the way you resurrect these old knives. Not sure if I enjoy watching because of your expert craftsmanship or because of your excellent collection of antique hand tools.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Sounds great, thanks for the suggestion 😃👍 Wow, you just made my day! Thank you kindly 🤗

[@robwoodke6592]

Another amazing video! Thank you.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the lovely feedback ☺️

[@mercuryrising9174]

Magnificent brother. Thank you for sharing beautiful knife indeed.

[@FFD_Restorations]

You're welcome brother, thank you for taking time to watch my video 👍

[@rmmmevs5075]

Amazing work ! Congratulations ! You left me close to speechless.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Wow, thank you!

[@jensmarzelin4049]

Mit viel Liebe zum Detail von Hand restauriert, vielen Dank 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

🤗

[@FastandFoody]

Super cool my friend! That lathe is so cool and so is all your other tools.. and your pride in workmanship shows throughout the finished product that is for sure.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much! That is very kind of you to say 🤗

[@Jammo1978]

Love this channel and the old skool method and tools that you use, brilliant 👏

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks 👍

[@davem4423]

......Just a joy from start to finish , its all about those little details......i tip my hat to you sir, fabulous work. That lathe is superb too , quality that ive come to expect from you & your work , many thanks & greetings from great britain

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you enjoyed it sir! Thank you for kind words, I appreciate that very much! Take care

[@chuckn.1367]

You have tremendous ability, sir. Thanks for sharing.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you kindly sir!

[@danecouch7572]

Just found your channel. Your work is amazing.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you kindly sir!

[@shishirkumarverma5717]

I like your working style. Very nice.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much 😀👍

[@dannyfoster1623]

Another beautiful job.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks again ☺️👍

[@lizardhollow]

Hi Boris! Another great knife transformation. I’m so impressed with the treadle powered lathe. I never expected to see that much power come from the pedal action. The new wood handle came out great. I’ve actually made one handle without tools and I can tell you it wasn’t easy. I don’t know how you do it but my hats off to you for your efforts and end results are always amazing. Stay warm my friend! It’s been pretty good weather here in California. Can’t complain about 73f degrees. Congratulations on your 50k subscribers!! 🎉

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hello dear Kathy and thank you kindly. Honestly I was surprised as well, especially with the possibility to adjust RPM by switching between three different flywheel ratios. I guess many years of repetition is paying off, it is not easy that is for sure. I am glad you are making your very own handles. That is inspiring to hear, thank you! Sounds so nice and warm, I would not mind a heat wave at all 😉 Thank you again sir! Stay safe!

[@stevenkeithley4336]

Great video bud keep'em coming. Absolutely love your work shop. Stay safe and be well. 👊😎🤙🍻🇺🇸

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated 👍 Thanks, you too 🍻

[@gustavobalbuena6187]

ESPECTACULAR!!!!!! Como siempre y que tengas otro exitoso año. Feliz 2023. Saludos desde Paraguay

[@FFD_Restorations]

Gracias! Saludos 👋😃👍

[@kazldrom]

Ну красавчик, как всегда. Мастерская всё круче и круче становится!

[@FFD_Restorations]

😃👍

[@byOldHand]

Thank you for this beautiful 8 mins new year gift. I had perfect time while watching. You did an amazing job as always and also I ‘m very happy to see your new metal lathe, it looks amazing 🌟🌟 There is something amazing too, your chair 😅 I really like that little beauty with its four little window on the back. Happy new year and Cheers my dear friend 🥃🪚🛠

[@FFD_Restorations]

You are so welcome my friend! Thank you for kind words and being a good friend. I love those chairs, they are really nice. You too my friend, I wish all the best 🥃

[@nesvarog14]

Como siempre, es muy agradable ver el trabajo y la dedicación que se muestra en las piezas y el taller. Felicitaciones por en nuevo torno. Por favor sigue adelante.

[@FFD_Restorations]

🙏☺️👍

[@alexdavidzapatalondono5103]

Estos vídeos me genera un paz interior, serenidad y tranquilidad.videos muy bien hechos, las joyas que restauran, las herramientas utilizadas! Todo maravilloso!👏👏👏👏👏🇨🇴

[@FFD_Restorations]

🤗☺️👍

[@alexanderalbach468]

🤗Beautiful result

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks man 👍🤗

[@bobjoncas2814]

...lookin' good, nice work, stay well...

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you sir, you too 😃👍

[@Alejandromundial.]

Good job, happy new year. Thank you for sharing greetings from Argentina

[@FFD_Restorations]

Same to you! Thanks a lot my friend. 👋😊

[@MASI_forging]

Everything is perfect 😃😃You are so good 👍👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you! 😃👍

[@zou6492]

Another great and beatiful restoration Friend 👍👏 Friendship from Belgium 😉🇧🇪🖐️

[@FFD_Restorations]

Again thank you so much my friend! Cheers 👋😃

[@dougieranger]

Beautiful restoration work my friend. Happy New Year when it comes. Edit, naturally I subscribed.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Happy new year my friend and welcome aboard! Have a good one👍

[@dougieranger]

@@FFD_Restorations Thanks bro.

[@markneo1]

Ótimo trabalho. Parabéns pela nova ferramenta 👏👏🇧🇷

[@FFD_Restorations]

Obrigado 👍

[@jefffoggymountainworkshop5021]

Awesome end to a satisfying knife restoration. The homemade bread and smoked pig A+!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Cool, thanks 👍

[@madam_Shapoklyak]

Заваршение работы просто блестяще,и еда домашняя,просто прелесть,чистое ретро,глаза радуются!🥃за Ваше здоровье!

[@FFD_Restorations]

🥃😃👍

[@dirkvoges6218]

sehr schön geworden

[@FFD_Restorations]

Vielen Dank!

[@RestoredChannel]

Beautiful! 🙌 the lathe is so cool. Great addition to the shop👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks man 👊😊👍

[@markuswibowo9945]

Merry Christmas and Happy New year.. Perbaikan yang... bagus...dan peralatan yang unik, saya bangga dengan anda...

[@FFD_Restorations]

Terima kasih banyak

[@thierrypasquet1503]

Merci pour la restauration de ce noble ancêtre, je vous souhaite un joyeux réveillon.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Merci à toi aussi 🤗

[@mirelbanica1964]

Bravo Boss! Et Bonne Annee 2023 a vous! From Romania, Mirel

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hey Mirel, thank you so much 🎄❄️👋😃👍

[@mikemccollum4521]

Very nice work.👍👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated 👍

[@ormorm1350]

Прекрасно, как всегда. Отдельный лайк за "вечеринку" в конце - душевно!)

[@FFD_Restorations]

😃👍

[@MrJankert64]

i love your outfit, and beautiful work. greets from the Netherlands.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that 👍

[@larrykelly2838]

Great restoration, that knife is sharp!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you sir!

[@jeromedangelo7028]

Your channel is amazing!

[@FFD_Restorations]

You are so kind, thank you 🤗

[@puzzlering1]

Thank you, I have just found your great channel and have subscribed, what a great restoration, well done👏👍 Take care Sam

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot Sam, I appreciate that. Welcome aboard 😃

[@puzzlering1]

@@FFD_Restorations Thanks, just watching another one of your videos at the minute 👍

[@19Bmiller]

nice, well done

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great job looks very nice! I like the way you did the handle looks great!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you like it Mike, thank you so much 👍

[@yakubpatel1403]

feel good to see when you start work by old (haritage) equipment. Very well done bro. Keep it up. Have a successful ahead journey. God bless you..!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you sir, I will 😃👍

[@yakubpatel1403]

@@FFD_Restorations don't call me sir.. we are like brother?

[@FFD_Restorations]

No worries, thanks 👊😊

[@terryrogers1025]

A most excellent finish to the project. As for your treadle powered metal lathe, I would ALMOST sell my first born to get my hands on one like that! Thanks for the video sir, enjoyed it.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much sir! Very kind of you ☺️ I was thrilled when I saw this metal lathe for sale. I just new I had to have it 😃 I understand your excitement 😅👍

[@adrianfrago]

Nice work master. Greetings from Venezuela 🇻🇪 and happy new year 🎉 😀!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Happy new year! Thank you so much 👋😊👍

[@nomad127]

Как всегда замечательно!

[@fortressfrazze3777]

Amazing machines you use. No need for electric awesome.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks 👍

[@nigelwylie01]

Lovely restoration. I’m glad you kept the brass decoration on the handle. Were you rather brave to use a 1950s breathing apparatus? Hopefully you bought a new filter!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot! Yes and yes. I bought it as brand new ( after 70 years 😅) and in small grenn-ish paper box inside the metal box is another filter (new one). Honestly I am quite satisfied with it 👍

[@nigelwylie01]

@@FFD_Restorations what I forgot to say was how wonderful it looks, like everything in your workshop!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks again 👍

[@brianthesnail3815]

That is an interesting knife. I use chef knives a lot and am interested in its rounded end to the blade and I wondered why. Modern chef knives have a pointed end. A beautiful restoration and some very lovely human powered tools in your workshop.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Yes, it is. Actually this knife should be pointed as any other chef knife but it seems that someone in the past changed the end of the blade. Round tip was common in before 1700's.

[@brianthesnail3815]

@@FFD_Restorations That makes sense. It is easy snap the tip off a chef knife if used to lever open a tin etc. I carefully reground a Sabatier knife to restore a point to it where that happened to me and I still use it every day twenty years later. I also noticed the grooves on the blade near the handle you pointed out and I suspect this knife eventually was thrown aside and used and abused as a knife for all sorts of rough jobs. So good to see it put in useable condition. I discovered that it is possible to buy old 'Trompette' knives on the internet quite cheaply, but they all need restoration.

[@pablogonzalez-nm2kt]

Muy buen trabajo. Que el año entrante sea muy bueno para ti y tu entorno, que logres muchisimos suscriptores como te lo mereces, estos son los deseos que te mando desde Uruguay.

[@FFD_Restorations]

🤗👋😃👍

[@SudosFTW]

Alright, that was something. You get major brownie points for being able to work with mahogany. That is NOT a soft wood. As far as that nick in the blade, it's possible that's where it sat in a knife block or sheath. It's in the right place for such a thing. Aside from vinegar, don't be afraid to use and reuse whatever your local flavor of evaporust style rust converter is. While it's not period correct for the kind of work you're doing here, no one is going to give you problems for it. It's one place I'd say that progress is definitely a good thing. Else, flour mixed with vinegar and water to make a paste is also useful when used with plastic wrap.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you kindly 👍

[@jiffy59]

That's some exquisite work you do beautiful restorations I just ran across your

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome, thank you!

[@brianpayne-ns8il]

Allsom video everything ✋ hand work😊 it blows my mind how it used to be u shood be a billion air from your work😮

[@FFD_Restorations]

☺️👍🤗

[@andyc750]

excellent work, pretty much the perfect restoration, back to fully functioning but keeping its history and character, wish all the other restorers would do as you do instead of destroying history, suspect the brass ring on the handle is a pretty old previous attempt at holding it together and love the fact you put that piece back again, all part of it's story. And been wondering if you would get a treadle lathe at some point and now you have, and looks to be a really good one as well, it fits in perfectly with your other tools, and you now have gone way past 50k subscribers, fully deserved achievement in itself, well done again my friend

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you kindly my friend, I try my best 😁. I think I spent the most time ever getting the handle right and it was so satisfying to see end result. Thank you for supporting my channel and sharing great tips all these years. I appreciate it! Glad to hear for lathe, I couldn't agree more 😉 Have a good one!

[@KRISHNA-vh4nl]

Sir, how are you ? Your workshop is a measuam ❤️

[@FFD_Restorations]

I am doing well Krishna, thanks for asking? How are you?

[@user-ew2lt4vh8o]

БРАВО маестро !!!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

☺️👍

[@garymarlow9612]

Amazing as always. I will be the guy that points out that 1878 was in the 19th century but that is the only mistake I can find in the entire video!! 🤣

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for the info! Yes technically, but this is seen differently around the globe 😉. I appreciate your feedback 👍

[@manuelzentner7817]

On 3:49 i was like haha i knew he must have sum electric machines. I js got blown away when i saw its a treadle powered one 😅😅 im entertained

[@FFD_Restorations]

😅👍

[@oberon9458]

Классная работа как всегда!с наступающим новым годом🎅

[@FFD_Restorations]

👋😉🎄❄️👍

[@patanvalle9379]

Iknow this french trade mark.. it is very old, from XIX cent. at least.. there are a lot in Argentina, very good knives... You make an excellent work. Greetings from Buenos Aires

[@FFD_Restorations]

Cool, thanks 👋😃

[@patanvalle9379]

😀

[@TheGrantAlexander]

that metal lathe is really cool!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks man 😃👍

[@tonynapoli5549]

Magic hands lol 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

🤗👍

[@anaya51]

Beautiful work! At first I thought the brass ring in the middle was there to compress the partial tang and make it tighter in the wood but after watching your video it seems it is purely for decoration?? Thanks for the upload:)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much!

[@lizardhollow]

Love that blade profile. How did you get such a find? That knife is gorgeous!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome! I found it actually quite accidentally. I was buying some old tools and the guy put that knife for free after we agreed on price 😃 It is good that he did that, otherwise I think he would throw it away.

[@user-mf7pv8ev3y]

Вот это я понимаю, сделал сам!)

[@kristiankristiansen133]

Awesome job. Try boiling I water. This converts rust and turn it black and inactive and neutralized. Same method gunsmiths use

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks, I appreciate that 👍

[@jamesmcfarlandiv3867]

The lathe just blew my mind sir. How would you recommend me finding some old tools for my off the grid homestead

[@FFD_Restorations]

Nice! I would recommend visiting garage sales, antique stores, online eBay or your local website for ads, talk to family or friends...

[@daviddahl9269]

Dial Boris. You make the restoration look easy to do. I know it’s not. What a beautiful lunch meal. Did you bake the bread? I wish we were close enough to share a drink.

[@daviddahl9269]

First word was supposed to be Skal.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot my friend 🥃 My wife bake the bread actually That would be nice ☺️

[@jakekatella]

Upvote for drinking a shot of aquavit during the holidays...only to help keep warm, of course!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

☺️👍 cheers

[@RestorationAustralia]

Superb finish well done. 👍 (some of the early respirators, gas masks etc contained asbestos)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot 👍 This one is luckily with basic cloth filter. Not great protection but it is better than nothing 😜

[@sergnemez]

Всем привет. Мастер супер

[@mikemactavish1665]

So many would have said . . . not worth it . . . you brought it back from the dead

[@FFD_Restorations]

😅👍

[@samuel-larcher]

I was wondering where could I find the tools you use like the foot pedal saw or the hand crank wheel

[@FFD_Restorations]

Try online, they are not easy to find. It can take some time and a lot of patience. Good luck

[@reynaldchapuis6132]

Evidemment toujours aussi agréable à découvrir ! Bravo ! Ps : juste deux coquilles : c’est late « xixe century » et non 18e siècle et sur les températures, c’est -23 degrés F qui correspondent à -9,5 degrés celsius. A bientôt

[@FFD_Restorations]

👍

[@jackieraulerson2005]

Enjoyable

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome 👍

[@alexfresquez4351]

I just subscribed. First time watching. You are awesome. I love your videos. How long did it take you to restore the meat knife.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you dear sir, I appreciate that! I do not track time but usually it takes 2-4 weeks per knife ☺️ Take care!

[@alexfresquez4351]

@@FFD_Restorations You do great work. Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us. You are an inspiration. Thank you.

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@alexfresquez4351 thank you again dear sir! My pleasure!

[@jamesmcfarlandiv3867]

Brother where do u get your tools did you restore those too. I've been trying to find a press like that for years

[@FFD_Restorations]

Well, it took me 6 years to get most of the tools. It takes time 😅

[@jamesmcfarlandiv3867]

@@FFD_Restorations yes,well of course. In the states what our government doesn't burn stupid people throw away.

[@masterskay_na_naberezhnoi]

👏👏

[@FFD_Restorations]

😊👍

[@madam_Shapoklyak]

Прекрасная реставрация и прекрасное завершение!Ретор-мастер,Вы очень оригиналны!Класс!

[@FFD_Restorations]

🤗

[@raphaelvallar7535]

Awesome. I'm new on your channel. I've a question. How many times do you need to fully restore a knife?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hey, welcome! I am not sure I fully understand your question ☺️ if you refer to how many hours, it is quite a lot. I do not track exactly but depends from knife to knife.

[@pickletreewoodcraft7858]

That is unusual find indeed if you never found it someone surely would have tossed it. P.s a little unknown fact for users of linseed oil, 1 2 or 3 applications isn’t enough if you fully intend on longevity, an old timer thought me to apply a coat daily for a week and after 2 coats a week for a month and then once a year after that also not to wipe off excess during the first week, we gotta pass this stuff on as to not be forgotten!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for pointing that out. I am actually aware of that ☺️ I read in old books that old knife masters were soaking wooden parts at least 3 times. Handle would be submerged for 24 hours straight in cooked linseed oil and dried for a week. Process could take up to a month. Most important is to saturate wood grain 😉

[@devincasebeer4459]

Where do you find the tools you use to restore these pieces? Like that foot powered saw: did you fabricate it?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Mostly on online ads here in Norway in a time frame of 6 years. No, they are all factory made, except treadle powered lathe for wood.

[@devincasebeer4459]

@@FFD_Restorations thank you for the reply. They are fantastic bits of kit. They look like they'd be soothing to work with. And it goes without saying that you produce excellent results with them. I look forward to more of your videos.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much 🤗

[@BramVanHouten]

Wow! Just found your channel. I really like your style. Where are you based? Would you consider selling the knife? I really like it!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks 👍 Norway ☺️ I do not sell, sorry.

[@sterkriger2572]

Dude I would take a lot of care with old respirator equipment most of then were fitted with asbestos filters

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for the concern 👍

[@zerocontent3171]

That mark in the edge was caused by the knife cutting into electrical wires and contacting both the hot and negative wires simultaneously.

[@FFD_Restorations]

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