GROUP OF FOUR RITUAL SHECHITAH KNIVES.
Collection of four Shechitah knives (Chalif) of various sizes. ...

GROUP OF FOUR RITUAL SHECHITAH KNIVES.



Collection of four Shechitah knives (Chalif) of various sizes.

20th-century

Three housed in individual fitted cases, one labeled: “Schmotzer Janos.” Length of knives: 7.5, 11, 15 and 19.5 inches. * Accompanied by: Rubber stamp of kosher certification, ink pad, sharpening stone and related items. Contained within an attractive leather carrying case.The knife utilized by a Shochet in performing ritual slaughter must be handmade, its blade wholly sharp and smooth, with a flat end. Different animals require different knives: The chalif is approximately two-thirds the size of the animal’s neck. This collection of knives includes those suitable for shechitah for chicken, lamb and cow. Provenance: The late Rev. Chaim H. Zack, Eastbourne (East Sussex), England.
Three housed in individual fitted cases, one labeled: “Schmotzer Janos.” Length of knives: 7.5, 11, 15 and 19.5 inches. * Accompanied by: Rubber stamp of kosher certification, ink pad, sharpening stone and related items. Contained within an attractive leather carrying case.The knife utilized by a Shochet in performing ritual slaughter must be handmade, its blade wholly sharp and smooth, with a flat end. Different animals require different knives: The chalif is approximately two-thirds the size of the animal’s neck. This collection of knives includes those suitable for shechitah for chicken, lamb and cow. Provenance: The late Rev. Chaim H. Zack, Eastbourne (East Sussex), England.