History & Origin of EKCO Arrowhead Knives
Vintage EKCO Arrowhead Scimitar
From the Personal Collection of Chef Charles Knight
EKCO—short for Edward Katzinger Company—was founded in 1888 in Chicago and rose to prominence as one of America’s most respected manufacturers of professional-grade kitchen cutlery and tools. By the mid-20th century, EKCO had become a dominant name in both commercial kitchens and serious home cooking, supplying restaurants, hotels, butcher shops, and military food services across the United States.
The Arrowhead Line
Introduced during EKCO’s peak manufacturing era in the 1940s through the 1960s, the Arrowhead line represented EKCO’s top-tier professional knives. These knives were hand-finished and made in the USA, built for durability, balance, and repeated heavy use. The Arrowhead emblem became synonymous with working chef knives, not decorative cutlery—tools designed to perform day after day.
Today, vintage EKCO Arrowhead knives are increasingly sought after by collectors, chefs, and restorers for their steel quality, ergonomics, and distinctly American industrial craftsmanship.
The EKCO Arrowhead Scimitar Knife
This vintage EKCO Arrowhead Scimitar features a long, curved blade specifically engineered for cleanly slicing through skin, fat, and dense muscle with minimal resistance.
Traditionally used by:
- Master chefs
- Butchers
- Meat cutters
- Institutional and banquet kitchens
…the scimitar excels at breaking down large roasts, primal cuts, and whole proteins into smaller portions, making it an indispensable knife in professional meat preparation.
Specifications & Condition
- Blade Length: 9.5 inches
- Overall Length: 15.5 inches
- Blade Style: Scimitar (curved slicing profile)
- Handle: Black & Silver Sablewood
- Construction: Handmade in the USA
- Condition: Reconditioned; minor cosmetic scratches consistent with age, otherwise like new
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
The Sablewood handle provides a secure grip while maintaining the knife’s original mid-century aesthetic and balance.
Collector & Professional Appeal
This knife represents a period when American cutlery was built with no compromise—intended to last decades in demanding kitchens. As part of Chef Charles Knight’s personal collection, it carries both historical significance and professional provenance.
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