San Mai Damascus Chef's Knife (9-1/2 in.) with Ironwood

Product Description for San Mai Damascus Chef's Knife (9-1/2 in.) with Ironwood

Maker: Trevor Morgan (Apple Valley Forge) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $1,300.00
Item num: 110631
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 9.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.50 in.
Total length: 13.90 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.26 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.17 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 9.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 12.8 oz.
Blade: Damascus san mai combining a Shirogami #1 core with 300 layer damascus cladding
Bolster: Integral damascus forged from carbon steels
Handle: Arizona desert ironwood
Sheath: Zipper case
Description: Trevor Morgan Jr. of Apple Valley Forge resides in Apple Valley, California. He forges bowie knives, hunting knives, and high performance chef knives. Taking classes with renowned Mastersmith David Lisch has taken Trevor's work to an entirely different level of design and fit and finish. His integral kitchen knives are exceptional, with thin geometry and nice ergonomic designs.
A chef's knife is the general purpose knife in the kitchen. From slicing tomatoes to chopping onions, this knife will get the task done perfectly. This 9-1/2" chef's knife is long enough to prepare most anything. It is sure to be a kitchen favorite.
Trevor forged this integral chef's knife from his own san mai damascus. A core steel of Hitatchi Shirogami #1 is surrounded by 300 layer damascus cladding. The blade is beautifully thin with a nice distal taper for clean, perfect cuts. A convex grind assists food to release from the blade while slicing. This knife is extremely nimble and light for its size and build construction.
The bolster is 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 bolster is carved to encourage a comfortable pinch grip.
The handle is Arizona desert ironwood burl. Desert ironwood (Olneya tesota) is a rare wood that is only found in the valleys of the Sonoran Desert below 2,500 foot elevation. It is extremely dense and durable. In fact it is so dense, that if a piece is dropped in water it will sink! 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. This knife will remain comfortable even after hours of use. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.

Excellent work throughout!


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