Chef Knife (French Pattern) with Blackwood and Damascus (7-1/4 in.)

Product Description for Chef Knife (French Pattern) with Blackwood and Damascus (7-1/4 in.)

Maker: Bill Burke, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 107152
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.25 in.
Total length: 11.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.40 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 4.60 oz.
Blade: 560 layer starburst pattern damascus forged from 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels
Bolster: 416 stainless steel
Handle: Contoured African blackwood set on a distal tapered full tang
Description: Bill Burke, who was honored as a Master Smith June 2008, creates hunting knives and culinary knives. His work is frequently noted as being among the best in the world -- both in his understanding of design and the keen, long lasting edges. His knives are a pleasure to hold and a joy to use.
This high performance chef's knife is a perfect choice as a primary knife in the kitchen. This knife is inspired by classic French chef's knives. The blade, which is shallower and straighter than German knives is an exceptionally efficient slicing and chopping knife. Because this knife is forged from carbon steels, we recommend using camellia oil after use to avoid rust and oxidation.
Like his hunting knives, this chef's knife was pre-tested for edge flex and cutting ability before assembly. The heat treatment followed the formulas developed Bill Burke in conjunction with Mastersmith Ed Fowler and creates some of the sharpest and most long lasting edges found anywhere.
The blade is a 560 layer starbust pattern, forged to shape from 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels. The high contrast of the damascus pattern is immediately captivating from a distance and holds attention upon closer inspection.
The handle is hand sculpted stabilized African blackwood. The dark toned wood has an underlying swirling figure. It is nicely carved to swell toward the front of the handle, move into a slimmer waist and finally to swell again at the beak. The knife has perfect balance and feels exceptional in the hand.
A masterpiece!


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