Integral Feather Damascus Santoku (7-1/3 in.) with Beefwood

Product Description for Integral Feather Damascus Santoku (7-1/3 in.) with Beefwood

Maker: Bhakti Sa (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $1,200.00
Item num: 111933
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 7.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.40 in.
Total length: 13.10 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.15 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 7.60 oz.
Blade: Feather pattern damascus forged from 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels
Bolster: Integral feather pattern damascus
Handle: Beefwood
Description: This santoku knife was made by Seattle native, Bhakti Sa. Bhakti was an apprentice under Mastersmith David Lisch and it is clear he has developed the eye and talent for forging high quality knives. Bhakti's understanding of chef's knives is exceptional and clearly shows the influence of both Mastersmith David Lisch and Mareko Maumasi. This is sure to be a favorite in your kitchen!
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.
Bhakti began forging this integral chef's knife beginning with 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels. The feather damascus pattern is immediately captivating and draws attention from a distance. By forging closely to shape, she ensures optimal grain structure for a keen, long-lasting edge. The blade is beautifully thin with a nice distal taper for clean, perfect cuts. A convex grind assists food to release from the blade while slicing. Bhakti's touchmark is on the left side of the blade. Because the blade is forged from carbon steels, we recommend using camellia oil to protect the blade and natural wood handle.
The handle is hand sculpted beefwood (Grevillea striata). Beefwood is exceptionally dense, ensuring a strong, durable, and beautiful handle. Alternating black and copper spacers finish the handle. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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