Designed for optimal performance, extreme comfort, striking beauty, and versatility in the kitchen, this one-of-a-kind kitchen knife delivers on all levels.
I hand-forged and sculpted the premium 52100 high-carbon steel to form the blade and integral bolster, which flow together to form a perfectly balanced and ever-comfortable transition point. 52100 steel is known for its edge retention and being extremely tough, yet easy-to-sharpen. It is my favorite monosteel and is very highly requested among professional chefs.
The sleek African Blackwood handle design allows it to fit anyone’s hand and makes it remarkably easy to control the blade alignment during cuts. The edge sports a laser thin flat to convex compound grind and a fine distal taper, making it ideal for for any type of cutting or target.
Why a reverse keyhole handle?
Keyhole construction knives are very cool, however, there’s a large drawback to the classical method of making them with the steel being the outside and the wood the inside. This normally results in a very heavy handle, a larger portion of the handle being susceptible to rust, and a small bottleneck of wood being responsible to holding the whole thing together.
Here is my solution! The reverse keyhole method allows for perfect balance, superior strength, and improved aesthetic balance. The peened copper pins used to add extra strength also add a flare of color and texture to the profile.
Overall Length: 12.125”
Blade Length: 8” blade
Heel height: 2.187”
Steel: 52100@ 62.5-63HRC
Handle: African Blackwood, copper pins
52100 steel is not stainless, and can patina (discolor) over time with use. This knife will need to be cared for by simply wiping with a wet rag and rinsing with warm water after use, followed by towel-drying. Mineral oil can be used to further preserve the finish, but patinas are actually a good thing that show a knife has been used and can help slow any further corrosion. For further info see my care instructions page.
Designed for optimal performance, extreme comfort, striking beauty, and versatility in the kitchen, this one-of-a-kind kitchen knife delivers on all levels.
I hand-forged and sculpted the premium 52100 high-carbon steel to form the blade and integral bolster, which flow together to form a perfectly balanced and ever-comfortable transition point. 52100 steel is known for its edge retention and being extremely tough, yet easy-to-sharpen. It is my favorite monosteel and is very highly requested among professional chefs.
The sleek African Blackwood handle design allows it to fit anyone’s hand and makes it remarkably easy to control the blade alignment during cuts. The edge sports a laser thin flat to convex compound grind and a fine distal taper, making it ideal for for any type of cutting or target.
Why a reverse keyhole handle?
Keyhole construction knives are very cool, however, there’s a large drawback to the classical method of making them with the steel being the outside and the wood the inside. This normally results in a very heavy handle, a larger portion of the handle being susceptible to rust, and a small bottleneck of wood being responsible to holding the whole thing together.
Here is my solution! The reverse keyhole method allows for perfect balance, superior strength, and improved aesthetic balance. The peened copper pins used to add extra strength also add a flare of color and texture to the profile.
Overall Length: 12.125”
Blade Length: 8” blade
Heel height: 2.187”
Steel: 52100@ 62.5-63HRC
Handle: African Blackwood, copper pins
52100 steel is not stainless, and can patina (discolor) over time with use. This knife will need to be cared for by simply wiping with a wet rag and rinsing with warm water after use, followed by towel-drying. Mineral oil can be used to further preserve the finish, but patinas are actually a good thing that show a knife has been used and can help slow any further corrosion. For further info see my care instructions page.
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