The blade of this Boning knife is made of 80 layered Raindrop Damascus steel. It is formed by forge welding contrasting layers - in this case 1084 & 15N20 steels - together under immense pressure and heat, into one homogeneous billet. As this billet is cut, stacked, and forge welded again, the layer count multiplies. The raindrop pattern is achieved by drilling partially into the billet, which forces the lower layers up through the holes when it’s forged further. When the blade is ground, the different layers are revealed, with each distortion in the pattern representing a different blow of the hammer during forging.
The faces of the blade have been polished from edge to spine to reveal the pattern in its entirety, which I think contrasts beautifully with the very rigid, linear structure of the knife. In particular, I love the area around where the handle meets the blade, and how the guard, spanish notch, and plunge line all relate to each other.
The handle is made of ancient Irish Bog Oak from Br. Ciarán’s store in Glenstal Abbey, with Tiffany Blue G10 liners, brass bolts, and sterling silver pins. It is octagonal, getting slimmer towards the butt to keep the weight nearer the centre of the knife.
This is comfortable either in a regular hammer grip, or a dagger grip, depending on how it is being used. It is ideal for breaking down and deboning meat, but I’m sure you could find some more everyday uses for it in your kitchen too!
Blade length: 150mm
Overall length: 270mm
Weight: 112g
Balance point: Between the silver pin and the nearest brass bolt.
The blade of this Boning knife is made of 80 layered Raindrop Damascus steel. It is formed by forge welding contrasting layers - in this case 1084 & 15N20 steels - together under immense pressure and heat, into one homogeneous billet. As this billet is cut, stacked, and forge welded again, the layer count multiplies. The raindrop pattern is achieved by drilling partially into the billet, which forces the lower layers up through the holes when it’s forged further. When the blade is ground, the different layers are revealed, with each distortion in the pattern representing a different blow of the hammer during forging.
The faces of the blade have been polished from edge to spine to reveal the pattern in its entirety, which I think contrasts beautifully with the very rigid, linear structure of the knife. In particular, I love the area around where the handle meets the blade, and how the guard, spanish notch, and plunge line all relate to each other.
The handle is made of ancient Irish Bog Oak from Br. Ciarán’s store in Glenstal Abbey, with Tiffany Blue G10 liners, brass bolts, and sterling silver pins. It is octagonal, getting slimmer towards the butt to keep the weight nearer the centre of the knife.
This is comfortable either in a regular hammer grip, or a dagger grip, depending on how it is being used. It is ideal for breaking down and deboning meat, but I’m sure you could find some more everyday uses for it in your kitchen too!
Blade length: 150mm
Overall length: 270mm
Weight: 112g
Balance point: Between the silver pin and the nearest brass bolt.
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