Integral Damascus Paring Knife (3-1/3 in.) with Ironwood

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Maker: C. Luis Pina (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $325.00
Item num: 109600
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.30 in.
Total length: 7.20 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.93 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Blade: Ladder pattern damascus forged from 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels
Bolster: Integral damascus
Handle: Ironwood
Description: C. Luis Pina is an exceptional bladesmith and specializes in kitchen knives. He apprenticed under Mastersmith David Lisch. Luis' past career as a chef provides him with an understanding of culinary knives that is rarely found in other bladesmiths.
Paring knives are a must-have for every kitchen. You can think of it as the mini version of the chef's knife because, like the chef's knife, the paring knife is quite versatile. The paring knife gets its name from its main function — removing or "paring" away things like peels or pits from fruits and vegetables. It’s ideal for peeling, coring, trimming, decorating, and other detail work. Its small size gives you complete control over the tip and edge of the blade. Generally, you'll use this knife in your hand rather than against a cutting board, though paring knives can also be used for chopping small foods, such as garlic cloves or ginger.
Luis began forging this integral paring knife with 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels. The fine ladder pattern damascus is immediately captivating and draws attention for closer examination. Because this knife is forged from carbon steels, we recommend camellia oil to avoid rust and oxidation. By forging closely to shape, he ensures optimal grain structure for a keen, long lasting edge. The blade is beautifully thin for clean, perfect cuts.
The traditional ambidextrous 'half round' handle shape combines a rounded base with a faceted top -- the result is one of the most comfortable handle shapes of the Japanese knife world. The handle is Arizona desert ironwood. Desert ironwood (Olneya tesota) is a rare wood that is only found in the valleys of the Sonoran Desert below 2,500 foot elevation. It is among the most desirable of exotic woods used for knives. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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