Utility Knife (4-1/2 in.) with Mopane

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Product Description for Utility Knife (4-1/2 in.) with Mopane

Maker: Pieter van der Bank (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $179.00
Item num: 109686
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.60 in.
Total length: 9.90 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.97 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 3.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 9.2 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 1095 carbon steel
Bolster: Satin finished 304 stainless steel
Handle: Mopane
Sheath: Hand stitched leather sheath
Description: Pieter van der Bank of PVB Knives is a bladesmith from the small town of Heidelberg located in the Western Cape of South Africa. Pieter has been hand crafting unique kitchen knives since 2016 and focuses on both European and Japanese-inspired chef's knives. His fit and finish is excellent and his understanding of chef knife geometry is equally well thought through.
A utility knife is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, with a narrower and straighter blade. This makes it perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more 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 hand forged blade is 1095 carbon steel to ensure a keen, long lasting edge with chip resistance. The top of the blade is forge finished, helping release food from sticking to the side of the knife. Pieter's touchmark is on the right side of the blade. We recommend using camellia oil to protect the carbon steel blade and natural wood handle.
The Japanese-inspired ambidextrous oval handle is mopane wood. This South African hardwood has a lustrous red-brown tone and will hold up well to the harsh demands of a professional kitchen. A satin finished 304 stainless steel bolster seals the handle to prevent water from getting in. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
To protect the knife during transportation, a hand stitched leather sheath is included.
Excellent work throughout!


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