Petit Chef's Knife (5-1/2 in.) with Purpleheart

Product Description for Petit Chef's Knife (5-1/2 in.) with Purpleheart

Maker: Rucus Coetzee (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 111347
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 5.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 5.40 in.
Total length: 9.90 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.64 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 4.00 oz.
Blade: 1070 carbon steel with a Japanese clay zone heat treatment
Handle: Purpleheart set on a distal tapered full tang
Description: Rucus Coetzee began making knives in 2010 when he started working at Heavin Forge under ABS Mastersmiths Kevin Harvey and Heather Harvey. He began forging blades immediately and joined the Knifemakers' Guild of Southern African in September of 2011 (making him -- at the age of 20 -- the youngest member -- an honor previously held by Kevin Harvey). In 2013, he started his own workshop and began creating many different styles of knives and blades from hunting knives to kitchen knives, though Rucus' interest in bladesmithing comes from his love for history and historical weapons. He spends a lot of time researching these weapons, then creates one of his own. They are never 100% copies of originals. Instead, he tries to introduce his own style into the historically inspired piece. Lately he has been making high performing chef knives and the results have been exceptional!
The blade is hand forged 1070 carbon steel. A differential clay zone heat treatment (called honyaki in Japan) ensures a keen, long lasting edge. This heat treatment technique was borrowed from the world of high-performance Japanese swords. The spine was coated in clay prior to quenching. The undulating heat treatment line shows the transition between the softer, supportive spine and the ultra-hard cutting edge. The blade and tang are distal tapered for perfect balance and easy control.
Purpleheart wood handle scales are set on the full tang using six brass pins. Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.) is highly desirable for its beautiful purple color caused by oxidation after the wood is harvested. The hand contoured handle provides a comfortable grip. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


Availability: Not currently available