Estate Sale Knife Hunt

Went out estate sale shopping the other day.

I bought six knives — three Carmichael Cutlery knives, a Buck filet knife and two Cutco knives.

Carmichael Cutlery Knives

Here are the three Carmichael Cutlery knives. I don't know that anybody wants them — I don't have a spot for them in my kitchen.

The only real reason (besides a bad case of Knife-Fever) I got them is that I never heard of Carmichael Cutlery before, and am interested in knives. I wanted to research the brand, get information on them.

I didn't find much — just this line on a PDF: 

The Organic Tool Co. has taken over production of these Food Industry products which used to be supplied by A. D. Cowdrey Co., under the brand name “Carmichael Cutlery.” The Cowdrey folks eased into retirement. These are the perfect addition to OTC's line of harvest and Field Knives. 

Cutco Chef's Knife Model 1725

I picked up two Cutco knives — the chef's knife pictured above, and a butcher style knife. I sharpened the Cutco knives and put them up for sale on eBay.

Speaking of which — I always get asked if I sharpen Cutco knives. The answer is always "yes, I sharpen Cutco knives." The procedure for sharpening a Cutco chef's knife is exactly the same procedure as sharpening a Henckel or any other brand of chef's knife.

Buck Model 123 Filet Knife

Also picked up this Buck filet knife. It was in bad shape, in a box of junk in the garage. The point of the knife was broken off, the edge was chipped and such — it needed to be rescued!

I re profiled the point, cleaned it up, and sharpened it. It is on eBay.