San Mai Utility Knife (5-1/4 in.) with Oak and Brass (Aogami Super)

Product Description for San Mai Utility Knife (5-1/4 in.) with Oak and Brass (Aogami Super)

Maker: Blenheim Forge (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $295.00
Item num: 110065
Blade length: 5.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.90 in.
Total length: 10.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.40 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 4.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.2 oz.
Blade: Aogami super with stainless cladding (san mai)
Bolster: Brass
Handle: Octagonal fumed oak
Description: Based out of Peckham, South London; Blenheim Forge is the steel workshop of bladesmiths Jon Warshawsky, James Ross-Harris, and Richard Warner. Together, they create hand-forged, high quality kitchen knives that will be equally appreciated by the avid at-home cook or the professional kitchen. Their understanding of kitchen knives and efficient cutting geometry is excellent!
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 blade is hand forged Aogami Super with stainless cladding. Aogami Super is highly prized in Japan and provides exceptional edge holding. A forge finish along the top of the blade helps facilitate food release when cutting foods. The blade edge geometry is very thin and will cut foods efficiently with little resistance. The non-reactive cladding makes this knife easier to care for.
The Japanese-inspired octagonal handle is fumed oak. A brass ferrule seals the front of the handle from food and water. The handle is extremely comfortable and accommodates a pinch grip well. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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