Utility/Slicer (4-3/4") with Redwood Burl

Product Description for Utility/Slicer (4-3/4") with Redwood Burl

Maker: Jessica Burke (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 103119
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.75 in.
Total length: 8.90 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.13 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.05 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.01 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 52100 carbon steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: 416 stainless steel
Handle: Stabilized redwood burl set on a full tang
Description: Jessica Burke is the 23 year old (as of the spring of 2021) daughter of Mastersmith Bill Burke. In the last few years, Jessica has been making knives under the watchful supervision of Bill. The results have been absolutely amazing!
A utility knife is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, with a narrower and straighter blade. This makes it perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, too—almost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chef’s knife. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.
The elegant blade was forged from 52100 carbon steel. Many knifemakers and users feel that 52100 is among the best, if not the best steel currently used for knifemaking.
The handle is formed from redwood burl and is nicely sculpted for a secure, comfortable grip - swelling at the palm, moving into a slimmer waist, and swelling again at the end of the handle. The stabilized wood will hold up beautifully to hard use, though this knife would feel at home in most any collection. Handle scales are set to the full tang using three small hidden bolt Corby bolts. The bolsters are formed from 416 stainless steel.
This knife has perfect balance and this ensures it is as much of a joy to use as it is to look at!


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