Integral Damascus Paring Knife (3-3/4') with Tasmanian Blackwood

Product Description for Integral Damascus Paring Knife (3-3/4') with Tasmanian Blackwood

Maker: Bill Burke, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 102875
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.90 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.75 in.
Total length: 8.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.82 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 2.40 oz.
Blade: Damascus -- hand forged to 1080 and 15n20 carbon steels
Bolster: Integral damascus
Handle: Stabilized presentation grade Tasmanian blackwood
Description: Mastersmith Bill Burke's chef's knives are among the highest performing cutlery found anywhere. His heat treatment technique, combined with his choice of steel, results in edge holding that is far beyond other knives. This is a knife that you won't want to put down.
The paring knife gets its name from its main function—removing or “paring” away things like peels or pits from fruits and vegetables. It’s ideal for peeling, coring, trimming, decorating, and other detail work. Its small size gives you complete control over the tip and edge of the blade. Generally, you'll use this knife in your hand rather than against a cutting board, though paring knives can also be used for chopping small foods, such as garlic cloves or ginger.
Bill began forging this integral parer beginning with 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels. The bold damascus is immediately captivating and draws attention for closer examination. Because this knife is forged from carbon steels, 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. The blade is beautifully thin for clean, perfect cuts. A particularly deep etch will help promote food release from the sides of the blade.
The bolster is fully integral to the blade, with the damascus pattern moving seamlessly from bolster to blade. This technique has superior structural integrity and requires a particularly talented smith. The handle is formed from stabilized Tasmanian blackwood. Tasmanian blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon) is native to Tasmania and eastern Australia. Although called “blackwood,” the name is somewhat of a misnomer, as its wood is not at all black. Rather, its lustrous golden brown grain and figure is very similar to Hawaiian curly koa. The scales are heirloom fit to the integral bolster and distal tapered full tang. The handle is nicely contoured to swell toward the front of the handle, move into a slimmer waist and finally to swell again at the end of the handle.
Excellent work throughout!


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