turn it over.
Seriously!
Some of the most helpful clues can be hiding underneath.
Look for:
- Brand names
- Manufacturer stamps
- Patent numbers
- Model numbers
- Engraved lettering
- Cast markings
- Country-of-origin markings
Even a few letters can make identification much easier.
A patent number can be especially interesting because it may lead to historical records showing what the original designers intended the tool to do.
That little mystery object suddenly becomes a piece of kitchen history.
Why Did People Need Knife Sharpeners?
Because knives were working tools.
A good kitchen knife could
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