Vintage English Steak Knives | Armack Durastag Set of 9
Vintage Cutlery Set | 9 Armack Durastag Steak Knives England is such a good set for bringing a little warmth and vintage character to the table. Made in England in the 1950s-60s, the nine knives pair polished stainless steel blades with beautiful amber-brown Durastag handles. We love the warm caramel coloring against the silver-toned blades. They're useful enough for everyday dinners but feel special enough to bring out when entertaining.
Perfect For:
- Using as steak knives or everyday dinner cutlery
- Mixing into an eclectic vintage flatware collection
- Setting a relaxed table for dinners and entertaining
- Displaying upright in a favorite crock or vessel between uses
Style It With:
Mix this vintage cutlery set with pieces from our Vintage Flatware & Tableware collection or display the knives in a piece from our Vintage Vases, Vessels & Antique Pots collection when they're not being used.
These vintage Armack Durastag steak knives were made in England and date to the 1950s-60s. The set includes nine knives with polished stainless steel blades and warm amber-brown Durastag handles. Each blade retains the Armack maker's mark along with the “Stainless Steel” stamp, another detail we always appreciate finding on vintage English cutlery.
We especially love the handles. Their warm caramel and amber tones have subtle variations from one knife to the next, giving the set a much richer look than perfectly matched modern cutlery. The simple tapered shape feels timeless rather than overly midcentury. We would mix these with old silver, white dishes, handmade pottery, and linen napkins for a table that feels relaxed and collected.
They're also too good to hide away in a drawer. When they're not being used, stand the set upright in an old ironstone crock, pottery vessel, or small silver container on an open kitchen shelf. We love when practical kitchen pieces can become part of the room, and these certainly can.
Hand selected by us in England, this is a lovely set for everyday meals, weekend dinners, or entertaining. Vintage cutlery has a way of making even a simple table feel a little more interesting, especially when the pieces have this much warmth and character.
- Listing is a set of 9 knives.
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Materials: stainless steel with amber-brown Durastag handles
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Origin: England; blades stamped Armack and Stainless Steel
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Era: 1950s-60s
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Dimensions: 8.5" L x .75" W x .5" H each
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Condition: vintage; wear consistent with age and use; patina, surface wear, tonal variation, and age-related imperfections present (see photos)
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Use: steak knives, dinner cutlery, everyday flatware, entertaining, or decorative kitchen display
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Sourcing: hand selected in England
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Design Notes: lovely set of nine English steak knives with warm amber-brown Durastag handles, tapered silhouettes, polished stainless steel blades, and original Armack maker's marks
Sold as a set of nine. We love the idea of actually using these rather than saving them for a special occasion. And when dinner is over, gather them into a favorite old vessel and let those warm amber handles become part of the kitchen.
Please Note: Due to the vintage and antique nature of our items, all sales are final. Please carefully review all photographs, read the complete description, and verify measurements before purchasing. Wear, patina, surface marks, repairs, and imperfections are disclosed to the best of our ability and are part of the character of vintage goods.
