Integral Chef's Knife (9-1/4 in.) with Ancient Bog Oak - AEB-L

Product Description for Integral Chef's Knife (9-1/4 in.) with Ancient Bog Oak - AEB-L

Maker: Sasha Rosenfeld (Sea Rose Knifeworks) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $600.00
Item num: 111736
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 9.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.20 in.
Total length: 14.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.01 in.
Item weight: 7.80 oz.
Blade: Hand forged AEB-L stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Integral AEB-L stainless steel
Handle: Bog oak
Description: Prior to starting Sea Rose Knifeworks, Sasha Rosenfeld was a professional cook in Seattle for 15 years. When he made the move from chef de cuisine to stay-at-home dad and part time prep cook, he began taking blacksmithing classing and began forging his first kitchen knives in his backyard while his daughter was napping. In the fall of 2018, Rosenfeld decided to step away from professional kitchens for good and opened Sea Rose Knifeworks.
This knife will be a perfect 'go to' knife in the kitchen. The 9-1/4 inch blade is a perfect size and shape to get most any task done exceptionally well. It is the classic and most used chef's knife size. A gentle arc to the blade's edge makes this a perfect knife for both a rocking chop and a forward slice. Whether chopping onions, slicing tomatoes, mincing parsley, or portioning and slicing meats, this elegant chef's knife is sure to become your 'go-to' knife in the kitchen.
The blade is hand forged, high performing AEB-L stainless steel. AEB-L is ultra-high performance -- combining the convenience of stainless steel with the ability to take an acute edge and hold it (a characteristic usually only found in carbon steels). AEB-L steel was designed for razors, which need corrosion resistance, high hardness, and very acute edges. Once you try a knife that is made with AEB-L, you'll immediately understand why it is coveted by knife enthusiasts, knifemakers, and professional chefs. The resulting blade has an extremely keen, long-lasting edge. A Fujiwara-inspired finger notch encourages a pinch grip for greater control. The blade has thin geometry and will effortlessly slice and chop.
The blade moves seamlessly into an integral bolster. This technique has superior structural integrity and requires a particularly talented smith.
The Japanese-inspired ambidextrous octagonal handle is ancient bog oak. This wood has been buried in a peat bog for hundreds or sometimes thousands of years. The extremely low oxygen conditions of the bog protect the wood from normal decay, while the underlying peat provides acidic conditions where iron salts and other minerals react with tannins in the wood, gradually giving it a distinct dark brown or black color. The handle is finished with an AEB-L stainless steel spacer. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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