Not all that long ago, new regulations came into play (in Canada) in the butchering and kitchen environments. Gone are the days of wooden butcher blocks, now replaced with the white plastic ones! Also, gone are the days of butchers & kitchen chefs being allowed to use the High Carbon Steel butcher knives.
It was explained to me (third party) that the government health inspection folks say that its for reasons on workplace hygene(sp) that the high carbon cutlery will not be allowed anymore. The say it tends to rust more than stainless steel and could cause a health issue. :what:
Don't know about your grand parents but mine liver to a ripe old age and dies of natural causes...not from rusty kitchen cutlery!
That the reason I suggested the Henckle knives for your friend...it meets government approval for use in the kitchens & butcher shops!
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This is a link to a number of Scandinavian knife companies.
www.ragweedforge.com
Have a look at the MORA High Carbon knives!!! There is a fellow from Michigan who sells that line on E-bay. you'll have to find it on your own ... Just do an E-Bay search for: MORA High Carbon Steel Knives and look for a seller name "bensoutdoor OR bensbackwoods", he carries them.
HC