Friday, October 19, 2018

history - When/how was the controversy regarding stainless-steel blades for shechitah resolved?



My understanding is that the use of stainless-steel blades for shechita (kosher slaughter) knives was introduced by the early Hassidic movement and initially opposed by the non-Hassidic leaders.


Today, stainless steel is used by everyone. (I think?).


When, and how and why, was this controversy resolved?




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