San Mai Chef with Spalted Maple (8.8 in.)

Product Description for San Mai Chef with Spalted Maple (8.8 in.)

Maker: Josh Osborne (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $650.00
Item num: 110349
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 8.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.80 in.
Total length: 13.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.62 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 9.20 oz.
Blade: Hand forged san mai - 1080 carbon steel is surrounded by 15N20
Bolster: Dyed and stabilized spalted maple
Handle: Dyed and stabilized spalted maple set on a full tang
Description: Josh Osborne of Rogue Forge is a bladesmith and blacksmith working out of Central Point, Oregon. He has been a full-time blacksmith since 2018. In May of 2021 he made the transition to becoming a full time bladesmith. He is currently working on becoming a journeyman smith with the American Blade Society. We are excited to offer this new local maker to our gallery!
This high performance chef's knife is a perfect choice as a primary knife in the kitchen. The long, deep-bellied blade is a perfect choice as your goto knife. Whether slicing, chopping, mincing, or dicing, this comfortable knife will do it all. The gentle arc of the cutting edge is perfect for a rocking chopping motion with plenty of finger clearance over a cutting board. The dramatic blade combines a 1080 carbon steel core with 15N20 cladding, ensuring a keen, long-lasting edge. The combination of the two carbon steels is particularly dramatic. Because the blade was forged closely to shape, Josh ensures optimal grain structure in his knives.
Handle scales are differentially dyed spalted maple. The two sections are dovetailed together for a perfect fit. The full tang is hand fileworked and filled with black epoxy. This provides the elegance of filework without the hassle of cleaning. Black fiber liners help the wood adjust to humidity and temperature changes.
Excellent work throughout!


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