Chef's Knife (9 in) with Birdseye Maple and African Blackwood

Product Description for Chef's Knife (9 in) with Birdseye Maple and African Blackwood

Maker: Devin Rodrick (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $350.00
Item num: 111611
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 9.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.00 in.
Total length: 14.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.01 in.
Item weight: 6.00 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 1095 carbon steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: African blackwood
Handle: Stabilized birdseye maple
Description: Washington knifemaker, Devin Rodrick, is a protégé of Mastersmith David Lisch. He brings tremendous skill at the forge with a exceptional fit and finish -- even more impressive considering his young age (just 18 years old in the spring of 2024!). 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 9" chef's knife is long enough to prepare most anything, yet it is light, nimble, and easy to maneuver. It is sure to be a kitchen favorite.
Devin began forging this chef's knife from high performing 1095 carbon steel. 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 combines birdseye maple with an African blackwood ferrule. 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 stabilized wood will hold up beautifully to hard use, though this knife would feel at home in most any collection.
Exceptional work throughout!


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