Vintage EKCO Arrowhead 6-Piece Steak Knife Set (1966)
With Handmade Maple Wooden Case
Mid-Century American Craftsmanship at Its Finest
This rare vintage EKCO Arrowhead 6-Piece Steak Knife Set, handmade in the USA in 1966, represents the golden era of American cutlery design. Crafted during EKCO’s most respected production years, the knives show minimal wear and retain their original polish and edge integrity.
Housed in a handmade maple wooden wall/drawer case, this set was designed for both elegant storage and display. Sourced directly from the personal collection of Chef Charles Knight, it carries authentic culinary provenance and exceptional collector value.
Set Includes
- 6 EKCO Arrowhead Steak Knives – precision-forged for balance, sharpness, and refined dining
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Handmade Maple Wooden Case – wall- or drawer-mountable
Approx. 11.5" × 9" × 2.25"
Features & Benefits
- Handmade in the USA (1965–1979 Arrowhead Era)
- 425M high-carbon stainless steel blades with molybdenum & vanadium
- Cryogenically tempered to Rockwell 57–59 for exceptional edge retention
- Full tang construction with triple flush rivets for strength and balance
- Norwegian Sablewood handles – resin-impregnated, moisture-resistant, ergonomically sculpted
- Mirror-polished blades – corrosion- and stain-resistant
- Solingen-inspired blade geometry with American innovation
Condition
- Authentic vintage original
- Maple case intact and well-preserved
- Blades retain original polish and sharpness
- No structural issues; light age-appropriate marks only
A Rare Collector’s Opportunity
EKCO Arrowhead knives are highly sought after for their blend of European blade tradition and American engineering excellence. This steak knife set is both a functional dining tool and a museum-worthy mid-century artifact.
✨ Ideal as a luxury gift, family heirloom, or display centerpiece, this set is built to be admired—and used—for generations.
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