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We have a rare, complete, vintage Dexter-Russell Connoisseur 7-Peice Culinary Set in its original branded, hard-sided travelcase. Proudly made in the USA, this legendary line features premium forged high-carbon steel and traditional polymer-infusedRosewood handles.
THIS IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY COMPLETE MATCHING VINTAGE CONNOISSEUR SET AVAILABLE ONLINE.
The 7-Peice Professional Collection Includes:
~ 10" Forged Chef's Knife~ 12" Duo-Edge (Granton) Roast Slicer~ 6" Forged Narrow Boning Knife~ 3" Forged Pairing Knife~ 10" Forged Butcher Knife~ Forged Carving Bayonet Fork~ Fine-Cut Smooth Sharpening Steel**Bonus: Original Branded Zippered Storage Case**
Collector & Condition Profile (As-Is)
* Untouched Blade Heels: The heels are flat, crisp and unground. This proves the set was never subjected to destructive, motorized commercial grinders. 100% of the original factory blade life and profile geometry remains in tact.
* Factory Grain Visible: Original horizontal factory manufacturing grain lines are clearly visible on the faces of the steel.
* Storage Patina: The set shows honest, cosmetic aged and shelf wear. There are localized dark carbon moisture spots on the steel(primarily on the slicer and chefs knife), from decades of storage in the case's original plastic sleeves. This is surface level, stable patina.
* Unpolished State: Offered completely unpolished to preserve the vintage factory metal and original integrity for the next owner.
*Rosewood Handles: Exceptionally solid. Tight brass rivets with absolutely no wood cracks, shrinkage, or splits.