Description

Blade length: 6.25”
Overall length: 11.5”
Blade type: Damascus Steel (1084+15n20)
Handle: Stabilized Hardwood (Maple)

This chef knife is handforged from “Damascus” or “pattern-welded” steel. The light- and dark-colored stripes in this material result from forge-welding together nickel (15n20) and carbon (1084) steel bars and folding them repeatedly together. These patterns are integral to the metal—they run the whole way through the blade. Their colors will grow more complex as you use the knife and it develops its patina.

The knife’s handle is carved from North American sugar maple (Acer saccharum), secured with marine-grade epoxy and brass pins. The wood has been dyed with colored highlights, and is vacuum-stabilized with an acrylic solution that makes it impervious to water and oils. This process ensures it will last a lifetime in even the most demanding kitchen.

Care instructions

Every knife comes with a care instruction card that explains how to keep your knife at top performance for the rest of your life. Carbon steel knives should be hand washed (no dishwasher), hand dried, and stored in a dry place to prevent rust. The wooden handle’s finish can be refreshed periodically with butcherblock wax.

 

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