San Mai Chef's Knife (8-1/4 in.) with Red Morrel Burl

Product Description for San Mai Chef's Knife (8-1/4 in.) with Red Morrel Burl

Maker: Bill Burke, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 108567
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 8.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.25 in.
Total length: 13.30 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.98 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 7.20 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 52100 carbon steel with wrought iron cladding
Bolster: Satin finished 416 stainless steel
Handle: Stabilized red morrel burl
Description: Bill Burke's chef's knives are among the highest performing cutlery found anywhere. His heat treatment and forging techniques result in edge holding that is far beyond other knives. This chef's knife is sure to become a kitchen favorite -- it is a knife that you won't want to put down.
The hand forged san mai blade combines high performing 52100 carbon steel with wrought iron sides. The hammer finished wrought iron help with food release. Like his hunting knives, this chef's knife was tested for edge flex and cutting ability before assembly. The heat treatment followed the formulas developed by Bill Burke in conjunction with Mastersmith Ed Fowler. This technique, combined with Bill's choice of steel, ensures some of the sharpest and most long lasting edges found anywhere.
The handle is Australian red morrel burl (Eucalyptus longicornis). The wood has beautiful figure and warm red tones. The handle is sculpted to swell toward the front of the handle, move into a slimmer waist and finally to swell again at the beak. It is fit to satin finished 416 stainless steel bolsters. The knife has perfect balance and feels exceptional in hand.
Exceptional work throughout!


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