{"product_id":"antique-hand-forged-steel-butchers-cleaver-by-foster-bros","title":"Antique Hand-Forged Steel Butcher's Cleaver by Foster Bros.","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1920s; Foster Bros. Manufacturing Co. - Fulton, NY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHeavy forged steel butcher's meat cleaver manufactured by Foster Bros., a well-known American maker of professional butcher knives and meat processing tools. The broad rectangular blade features a rounded hanging hole at the upper corner and is fitted with its original hardwood handle secured by three brass rivets. The handle is clearly stamped \"FOSTER BROS.,\" identifying the maker. With its substantial weight of approximately 4 pounds, this example was intended for breaking down large cuts of meat and chopping through bone in commercial butcher shops, meat markets, and packing houses.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExhibits moderate to heavy age-related wear consistent with prolonged commercial use. The forged steel blade displays a dark patina with scattered oxidation, surface scratches, and numerous nicks, dents, and impact marks concentrated along the cutting edge. Hardwood handle exhibits age-related shrinkage with visible cracks as shown in the photographs, along with scattered dents, handling wear, and light verdigris surrounding the brass rivets. The maker's stamp remains legible. Overall structurally solid.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n14\" L x 4\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 4 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-21577 - 070626\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44456838004779,"sku":"C-21577","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/fe5f35c1-908c-506a-a7d3-846666a8ec05.jpg?v=1784759171","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/antique-hand-forged-steel-butchers-cleaver-by-foster-bros","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}