Tintreach

The blade of this knife is made of multiple layers of different steels. Known as San Mai steel, it is formed by forge welding contrasting layers of steel together under immense pressure and heat. In this case, a cutting core of 26C3 high carbon steel is sandwiched between layers of bright nickel and mild steel. This allows for a very hard, razor sharp cutting core, protected on either side by a softer jacket. As the blade is ground and polished, the cutting core is revealed, with each distortion in the pattern representing a different blow of the hammer during forging.

The spine and choil rounded for comfort in use, and the upper flats of the blade have been left with a “brut de forge” finish to celebrate how it was made.

The handle is made of wind felled Ash from Co. Carlow, combined with 3 stripes of Atlantic Ocean plastic from Farrihy Bay in Co. Clare, brass, and sterling silver. It is faceted and octagonal, tapering out towards the butt for balance.

This knife is a kitchen all-rounder, deisnged for making dinner every day.

Blade length: 190mm

Overall length: 335mm

Weight: 168g

Balance point: Right above the heel.