Hand forged after drop forged stainless steel 12" chef knife made for NY retailer Hammacher & Schlemmer in the 1950s or 60s with classic post war style curved inner handle / bolster junciton and a brass riveted wood (pear or other fruitwood?) handle. Blade is convex ground on faces with a fine finish, and the blade and tang taper indicating it was hand forged after being drop forged. 

This knife has been sharpened in some and is a little thick behind the edge, it would make a great work horse knife for heavier tasks that might damage a thinner bladed knife. Handle is in great shape and is very comfortable in a variety of grips. 

12" blade 2 1/16" at heel and 17" overall