EKCO Eterna Custom Stainless Steel Knife

This item is a vintage stainless steel knife, part of the 'Eterna' collection produced by EKCO. The blade is constructed from 'Custom Stainless' steel, featuring a polished, reflective metallic finish. A clear maker's mark is etched or stamped into the blade, reading 'EKCO' above 'ETERNA' in a stylized font, followed by 'CUSTOM STAINLESS'. The blade edge visible in the lower portion of the frame shows a fine serration, indicating it was likely designed as a steak knife or a general utility kitchen knife. In terms of condition, the steel surface exhibits a significant amount of superficial wear, including numerous fine vertical and horizontal scratches consistent with regular domestic use and cleaning with abrasive materials. There are small dark spots or pits visible on the surface, which may indicate light oxidation or food residue. While no major structural damage or deep chips are evident in this detail shot, the overall patina suggests mid-20th-century origins, specifically from the 1960s or 1970s when the Eterna line was a popular mass-market household choice. The craftsmanship is utilitarian and durable, typical of mid-market American kitchenwares of that period.