The originator of cutlery stainless steel was Harry Brearley (1871-1948), who was the director of the Brown-Firth Research Laboratories in Sheffield. In 1913, he discovered the rust-resistant properties of a steel low in carbon and containing about 12 per cent chromium.
Beautiful set of 6 antique Firth-Brearly Sheffield stainless knives that have just the right amount of patina on the ivorine handles - they’re just starting to get good!