Price: $425
Steel: AEB-L Stainless
Blade Length: 8.25 Inches
Blade Height: 2 Inches
Blade Width: 3/32 Inch
Overall Length: 13 Inches
Handle Material: Stabilized Thuya Burl
Edge Angle (from center): 12.5 degrees
Description:
Built as the ultimate balance between high-end culinary performance and heirloom craftsmanship, this 8-inch chef knife is engineered to excel at every task on the cutting board. From effortless precision slicing to heavy daily prep, it brings together surgical-grade steel, fine edge geometry, and exceptional natural handle material.
Formed and ground from AEB-L stainless steel (originally developed for razor blades and prized by knifemakers for its ultra-fine grain structure and incredible toughness) this blade takes and holds a terrifyingly sharp edge while offering outstanding corrosion resistance.
- Hand-Rubbed Satin Finish: The blade features a meticulously hand-rubbed satin finish that minimizes food drag while showcasing the clean lines of the steel.
- Laser-Sharp Edge Geometry: Ground with a precise 12.5° edge angle per side (25° total), it glides through delicate herbs, ripe tomatoes, and dense root vegetables with minimal effort.
- Proportions: With an 8.25″ cutting edge, a generous 2″ heel height for ample knuckle clearance, and a nimble 3/32″ spine thickness, this knife feels fast, light, and perfectly balanced in hand.
The Handle & Ergonomics
The handle is carved from Stabilized Thuya Burl, a prized, highly figured exotic wood known for its rich golden-red swirls and distinct burled eye clusters. Vacuum-stabilized with resin, the wood is fully sealed against moisture, food oils, and warping, making it ideal for the kitchen environment.
- “Coke Bottle” Contour: Expertly shaped with a traditional “Coke bottle” profile, tapering in at the waist and swelling toward the palm and butt, the handle naturally locks into your grip, drastically reducing hand fatigue during long prep sessions whether using a standard handle hold or a pinch grip.
Sheath: Not included. Chef and kitchen knives ship in a protective cardboard guard, ready for your cutlery drawer or block display.
Because the items are unique, one-of-a-kind functional art pieces, all sales are final. However, I stand by the structural integrity of my work. If you encounter a workshop defect, please contact me immediately so I can make it right.
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