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 Blenheim Black 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 Oak from Co. Carlow, combined with 3 stripes of Atlantic Ocean plastic gathered along the West Coast, brass, and sterling silver. It is faceted and octagonal, tapering out towards the butt for balance.
The cutting edge is flatter toward the heel, leading up to a fine tip for delicate work.
This knife is a kitchen all-rounder, designed for making dinner every day.
Blade length: 180mm
Overall length: 320mm
Weight: 166g
Balance point: Above the heel.
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 Blenheim Black 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 Oak from Co. Carlow, combined with 3 stripes of Atlantic Ocean plastic gathered along the West Coast, brass, and sterling silver. It is faceted and octagonal, tapering out towards the butt for balance.
The cutting edge is flatter toward the heel, leading up to a fine tip for delicate work.
This knife is a kitchen all-rounder, designed for making dinner every day.
Blade length: 180mm
Overall length: 320mm
Weight: 166g
Balance point: Above the heel.
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