Description
This is my take on the classic, French Style chef’s knife.
It has a hand forged, 10″ blade crafted using top quality high carbon steel. The blade has been ground with a flat taper to make it thin and light, it is very agile for such a large knife. The hardened 1095 carbon steel will keep its keen edge which has been sharpened and polished to a very high degree. This is a seriously sharp and beautifully balanced knife, which will give a lifetime of service.
The other property of this steel, is that it will take on it’s own unique patina as it reacts with the acids in the fruits and vegetables that it cuts. This is a very desirable quality in a handmade knife, although some may not like this look. Even though it’s not stainless steel, it can always be restored so a higher polish using a light abrasive,
The two tone, hidden tang handle is hand shaped from black walnut with a strip of light ash with a steel filler to contrast the dark brown of the walnut. It is hand sanded and oiled to nourish the wood and bring out the grain.
This is a beautiful knife and I’m sure it won’t be sitting on the shelf for too long. If you are interested in a similar knife to this, or have an idea for a bespoke project, I’m always happy to discuss designs and possibilities, so please feel free to send an email or message me on social media.
