Integral Honyaki Chef's Knife (9 in) with Black Ash Burl

Product Description for Integral Honyaki Chef's Knife (9 in) with Black Ash Burl

Maker: C. Luis Pina (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 102186
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 9.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.00 in.
Total length: 14.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.27 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.01 in.
Item weight: 7.60 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 1095 carbon steel with a clay zone heat treatment (hamon)
Bolster: Integral
Handle: Black ash burl
Description: Washington knifemaker, C. Luis Pina, is an exceptional bladesmith and specializes in kitchen knives. He apprenticed under Mastersmith David Lisch. Luis' past career as a chef provides him with an understanding of chef's knives that is rarely found elsewhere.
Chef's knives are the general purpose knife in the kitchen. From slicing tomatoes to chopping onions, this knife will get the task done perfectly. It is sure to be a kitchen favorite.
Pina began forging this integral chef's knife beginning with 1095 carbon steel. Because this knife is forged from carbon steel, we recommend camellia oil to avoid rust and oxidation. By forging closely to shape, he ensures optimal grain structure for a keen, long lasting edge. Luis heat treated this knife with a technique borrowed from Japanese swords. The spine was coated with clay prior to quenching. This results in a soft, supportive spine, with a keen, long lasting edge. The gently undulating heat treatment line is called a gunome hamon. The blade is beautifully thin for clean, perfect cuts.
The bolster is fully integral to the blade. This technique has superior structural integrity and requires a particularly talented smith.
The handle is formed from black ash burl. It is nicely contoured for a secure, comfortable grip - swelling at the palm, moving into a slimmer waist, and swelling again at the end of the handle. Black ash burl will will hold up well to the demands of either a professional or home kitchen. A black Micarta spacer assists the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes.
Exceptional work throughout!


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