{"product_id":"foster-bros-meat-tenderizer","title":"Foster Bros Meat Tenderizer Made in USA Multi Blade Butcher Tool Wood Handle Mid Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Foster Bros meat tenderizer is a mid century American made butcher tool with multiple steel cutting blades, a solid wood handle, and a visible Foster Bros Made in U.S.A. mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for working rather than decoration, this substantial two pound tenderizer has the industrial look of an older butcher shop tool and would suit a collection of American cutlery, commercial kitchen equipment, primitive kitchen pieces, or vintage tools that still show how they were used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foster Bros multi blade meat tenderizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-kitchenware\" title=\"Handheld meat tenderizer and butcher tool\"\u003eHandheld meat tenderizer and butcher tool\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 20th century, likely 1950s to 1960s. Exact production date not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel cutting assembly with wood handle and metal fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark aged steel with medium brown wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foster Bros, Made in U.S.A. visible on the steel near the handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specific model name or number not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial butcher shop, industrial kitchen, primitive kitchen tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9 inches long. Cutting blade assembly approximately 3 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 3 inches deep. Product weight approximately 2 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple parallel steel cutting blades mounted between heavy side plates, wooden handle secured with metal fasteners, and working mechanical blade assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This tool is complete, solid, and in working order with noticeable surface wear from age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wood handle remains firmly attached and appears solid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe multiple cutting blades and side plates remain assembled with no missing blade sections visible in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Foster Bros and Made in U.S.A. marking remains readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePam notes that the mechanism is in good working order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is widespread surface oxidation and rust across the steel plates, blades, bolts, and exposed metal portions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cutting assembly shows dark patina, discoloration, scratches, and marks from previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wood handle shows age related finish wear and darker areas near the steel connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tool could use cleaning and oiling before continued use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoster Brothers Cutlery became known for professional butcher knives, cleavers, and related commercial cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools like this were designed to break down tougher meat fibers with several cutting blades at once, making this form relevant to collectors of butcher shop equipment and older working kitchen tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example carries the Foster Bros name and Made in U.S.A. marking directly on the steel, giving a collector a visible identification point rather than relying on the shape alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two pound weight, layered blade construction, and worn working surfaces give this piece the presence of an older commercial kitchen tool that was made to work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48981481718015,"sku":"J2 – T7 –3147","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/IMG_3679_22ea40b0-7439-4a5b-8586-3515ed949a4c.jpg?v=1786222355","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/foster-bros-meat-tenderizer","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}