Integral Mosaic Damascus Santoku (7 in.) with Curly Koa

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Maker: C. Luis Pina (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $700.00
Item num: 111770
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 7.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.00 in.
Total length: 12.10 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.05 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 7.20 oz.
Blade: Mosaic damascus forged from 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels
Bolster: Integral mosaic damascus
Handle: Stabilized curly koa
Description: C. Luis Pina, is an exceptional bladesmith and specializes in kitchen knives. Luis' past career as a chef provides him with an understanding of culinary knives that is rarely found in bladesmiths.
Like other chef's knives, the santoku is a multipurpose knife used for just about every cutting job in the kitchen. The name means “three virtues.” Depending on who you ask, this refers either to the three types of foods it works especially well with — vegetables, proteins, and fruit, or for the three types of cuts at which it excels: slicing, dicing, and chopping. Slightly shorter than the standard chef's knife, a santoku is very easy to maneuver — even in a smaller kitchen. There's plenty belly curve to enable rocking cuts, which enhances the knife's versatility. Whether slicing, chopping, mincing, or dicing, this nimble knife will do it all.
Pina began forging this integral chef's knife beginning with 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels. The bold mosaic pattern damascus is immediately captivating and draws attention for closer examination. Because this knife is forged from carbon steels, we recommend camellia oil to avoid rust and oxidation. By forging closely to shape, he ensures optimal grain structure for a keen, long lasting edge.
The bolster is integral to the blade, with the damascus pattern moving seamlessly from the blade into the bolster. This technique has superior structural integrity and requires a particularly talented smith. Pina, who specializes in this technique, is clearly up to the task.
The handle is stabilized curly koa wood. Koa (Acacia koa) is a beautiful exotic wood that only grows on the Hawaiian Islands. Koa is one of the most desirable woods in the world. Alternating black G-10 and brass spacers finish the handle.
Excellent work throughout!


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