Solingen Presentational Sword

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Jim,

I know next to nothing about the blades from my own country but I am maybe able to help with the inscriptions. I've googled a little bit and found that the term "EISENHAUER" is a quality grade and mean that the blade is proved by "Nagelprobe", a prove of the edge quality when I understand correct.


Regards,
Detlef

Hi Detlef,

"Nagelprobe" is something different! "Nagelprobe" has nothing to do with "Eisenhauer". Even the german Wikipedia explanation is wrong.

"Eisenhauer" means that the blade is able to cut through an ordinary 0.5" (or similar) nail without traces on the edge, except a tiny discoloration.

All the early "Eisenhauer" blades had to pass this test, later it was more a symbol for quality without a specific test.


Best wishes,
Roland