Integral Serpentine Feather Damascus Chef's Knife (10 in.) with Pheasantwood

Product Description for Integral Serpentine Feather Damascus Chef's Knife (10 in.) with Pheasantwood

Maker: Dale Miller (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 112591
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 10.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 10.00 in.
Total length: 15.20 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 6.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 8.2 oz.
Blade: Serpentine feather damascus forged from 1080 and 15N20 carbon steel
Bolster: Integral damascus
Handle: Hand sculpted pheasantwood
Sheath: Yellow poplar wood saya
Description: Dale Miller has been making knives since 2015, after many years of working in wood, building musical instruments, speakers, hand planes, and other pieces. He uses knives in the kitchen, regularly making charcuterie and tsukemono (Japanese pickles) and uses this experience to inform his knife design and execution. His mission is to make functional, beautiful knives out of the best available materials.
The chef's knife is the primary knife used in the kitchen, easily handling almost all culinary tasks. This 10 inch chef's knife by Dale Miller is light and agile despite its longer length. There's plenty of curve to enable rocking cuts, which just adds to its versatility. Whether slicing, chopping or dicing, this chef's knife is sure to be a favorite in your kitchen!
Miller's attention to detail shines through this elegant kitchen knife. The blade was forged to shape from Dale's own serpentine feather pattern damascus, incorporating 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels. The high contrast pattern immediately grabs attention and ensures a keen, long lasting edge. Because this knife is forged from carbon steels, we recommend using camellia oil to avoid rust and oxidation.
The bolster and blade are integral, showing Miller's tremendous skill at the forge. This technique results in a stronger construction, but takes a particularly skilled smith to pull off in a custom setting.
The handle is stabilized Hawaiian Pheasantwood that was milled from a wind downed tree from the Historic Maunawili Queen's Bath on Oahu by Waimanolo Lumber and Milling. The stone bath structure in the ground is large enough to fit 10 people, though Queen Lili'uokalani used the facility alone and it was built specifically for her. Under these trees surrounding the bath, the Queen witnessed an exchange between a man and woman. The two embraced and said goodbye, the sweet parting inspired these famous words: "One fond embrace…until we meet again." These words inspired Queen Lili'uokalani to compose Aloha Oe, Hawaii's most famous song known around the world. The pheasantwood, named after its resemblance to coloration and patterns found on tail-feathers of pheasants, has tremendously beautiful figure. Dale brought the handle to a high polish and finished it with Tru-Oil which helps protect the handle and brings out the beautiful figure. The handle is carved to swell at the palm, move into a slimmer waist and swell again at the end of the handle. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
A custom yellow poplar saya made by Dale is included to protect the knife during storage and transportation. The fit on the saya is excellent. Very few saya are made this well.
Excellent work throughout!


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