Sharpening Steel [Dagger for Butchers Union] by F. Dick Esslingen

Sharpening Steel [Dagger for Butchers Union] by F. Dick Esslingen

Rare and historically significant example of a butcher’s knife in the form of a sharpening steel, also known as a dagger for masters of the Butchers’ Guild, manufactured by the renowned company F. Dick, Esslingen. This piece represents a ceremonial and professional insignia and is offered with its original chain hanger.

Grip: Black wooden grip with a round, slightly bulbous shape. The grip is neatly lacquered and terminates in a decorated, round pommel. The crossguard features a square central block decorated on both sides with enamelled swastikas, with well-preserved enamel.

Blade / Sharpening steel: Flat, broad sharpening steel with fine-cut surfaces on both sides, suitable for light to medium material removal. The reverse bears the maker’s mark “F. DICK”. An original leather buffer is present between blade base and crossguard.

Scabbard & hanger: Four-part iron scabbard with two central scabbard rings fitted with eyelets for the chain hanger. The magnetic chain consists of nine upper rings and thirteen lower rings. The snap hook is stamped “GES. GESCH.” and remains original.

Historical Classification: Butchers’ Guild Daggers

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