Integral Chef's Knife (6-3/4 in.) with Damascus and Ironwood

Product Description for Integral Chef's Knife (6-3/4 in.) with Damascus and Ironwood

Maker: Devin Rodrick (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $750.00
Item num: 111416
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 6.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.80 in.
Total length: 12.30 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.63 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.80 oz.
Blade: Damascus, hand forged to shape from 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels
Bolster: Integral damascus with a silicon bronze spacer
Handle: Arizona desert ironwood
Description: Washington knifemaker, Devin Rodrick, is a protégé of Mastersmith David Lisch. He brings tremendous skill at the forge with an exceptional fit and finish -- even more impressive considering his young age (just 18 years old in the summer of 2023!). This is as good as a chef's knife gets!
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 6-3/4" chef's knife is long enough to prepare most anything, yet short enough to be comfortable and easy to maneuver. It is sure to be a kitchen favorite.
Devin began forging this integral chef's knife, incorporating 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels in to a bold, captivating pattern. By forging closely to shape, he ensures optimal grain structure for a keen, long lasting edge. The blade is beautifully thin with a nice distal taper for clean, perfect cuts.
The handle is Arizona desert ironwood. 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 hand contoured for a secure, comfortable grip - swelling at the palm, moving into a slimmer waist, and swelling again at the end of the handle. The dense ironwood will hold up beautifully to hard use, though this knife would feel at home in most any collection.
Alternating black fiber and silicon bronze spacers assist the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes in the kitchen. 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.
Exceptional work throughout!


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