Help identifying knives

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Hi guys new to the forums hope you are all well.
I was given these knives from a friend who works in a recycling plant and was just wondering if you could give me any info on what type of knives they are and how old as i cant seem to find them through google
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Thanks for any help
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https://imgur.com/a/nvHMsOK
 
Nordscan was a restaurant and kitchen supply that was active mainly in England 70's, 80's. The knife itself is based on the Chicago Cutlery line.

The stone is a scythe stone, here's the history of the company. That version of the name pops up in England mostly - https://www.referenceforbusiness.com/history2/89/Carborundum-Company.html .

Here's a good break down of Forschner and Victorinox's business dealings -

https://www.katom.com/vendor/victorinox-swiss-army/history-victorinox-forschner.html .
 
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That Victorinox is a decent knife. Googling Nordscan knife brings up a lot of different and expensive Japanese makers, but no information.
 
Indeed, that Vic is a GOOD Chef's knife. I'd have it professionally cleaned and sharpened. It will outlast you even with daily use.
 
I would use them and not worry about it too much, I doubt that they are worth enough to justify a lot of investigation into their origins.
 
Thanks for the info guy's i will deffo use them the nordscan one is quite sharp but the Victorinox is blunt i'm learning to sharpen them
 
Take the thing in and get it professionally sharpened before you ruin it. Kitchen knifes are not like field knives.
 
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