Vintage EKCO Arrowhead 6-Piece Steak Knife Set
With Handmade Wooden Case – From Chef Charles Knight’s Personal Collection
Mid-Century American Craftsmanship
This rare 6-piece EKCO Arrowhead Steak Knife Set, handmade in the USA, embodies the best of mid-century cutlery design. Purchased in 1972, carefully removed from its original carton, and placed into storage since 1975, the set appears to have never been used.
A true family heirloom, the knives are housed in a handmade maple wooden wall/drawer case, crafted for both protection and display. Directly from the personal collection of Chef Charles Knight, this set carries both culinary history and collector prestige. Price cut by $200
Set Includes
- 6 EKCO Arrowhead Steak Knives – precision-forged for dining elegance
- Maple Wooden Case – wall- or drawer-mountable, 11.5" × 9" × 2.25" (approx.)
Features & Benefits
- Handmade in the USA (1965–1979)
- Blades forged from 425M high-carbon stainless steel with molybdenum & vanadium
- Cryogenically tempered to Rockwell 57–59 – razor sharp & rust-resistant
- Full tang construction with triple flush rivets for balance & durability
- Norwegian Sablewood handles – resin-impregnated, moisture-resistant, sculpted for comfort
- Mirror-polished blades – corrosion- and stain-resistant
Condition
- Vintage originals (purchased 1972)
- Stored since 1975 – appear unused
- Maple case intact and well-preserved
- Blades retain original polish and edge integrity
A Collector’s Opportunity
EKCO Arrowhead knives are prized for their blend of Solingen-inspired craftsmanship and American innovation. With provenance from Chef Charles Knight’s personal collection, this 6-piece Steak Knife Set is both a functional dining treasure and a rare collector’s artifact.
✨ Perfect as a gift, heirloom, or showcase piece, this set will be cherished for generations.
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