Auction 70 · Lot 77
GROUP OF FOUR RITUAL SHECHITAH KNIVES.
- Estimate
- $1,200–$1,800
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
20th-century
Description
Collection of fourShechitah knives (Chalif) of various sizes. 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.
summary
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.