Damascus Utility Knife (5-1/2 in.) with Fiddleback Maple

Product Description for Damascus Utility Knife (5-1/2 in.) with Fiddleback Maple

Maker: Sam Reed (Reed, Hammer & Needle) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $465.00
Item num: 109563
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 5.20 in.
Total length: 10.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.33 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Blade: Turkish twist pattern damascus with a W1 carbon steel spine
Bolster: Matching fiddleback bigleaf maple
Handle: Stabilized fiddleback bigleaf maple
Description: Sam Reed is a craftsman and metalworker living just outside Seattle, WA. He's happiest when he's making beautiful and functional things. Everything he designs and makes is meant to be used.
A utility knife is a great compromise between a chef's knife and a paring knife. This makes it perfect for a multitude of small tasks where precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, too — almost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chef’s knife. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich — from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.
The blade is forged from Sam's own damascus. A Turkish Twist edge bar is forged to a W1 carbon steel spine. The Turkish Twist combines 1075, 1084, and 15N20 carbon steels to ensure excellent edge holding and chip resistance. The blade is ground thin for high performance cuts and detail work. The spine and choil are rounded for comfort.
The ambidextrous Japanese-inspired handle is a style called a half-octagonal. The faceted top is matched with a rounded base for comfort. The bolster and handle are stabilized presentation grade fiddleback bigleaf maple . Thin black vulcanized fiber surrounds a copper spacer, assisting the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes. The handle is comfortable in both a pinch grip and a full handle grip. Like other knives, this knife should not go in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout! This nimble paring knife is sure to become a kitchen favorite!


Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days