Hamon Art Flying Eagle: Chef's Knife (5-1/2 in.) with Ringed Gidgee and Myrtle

Product Description for Hamon Art Flying Eagle: Chef's Knife (5-1/2 in.) with Ringed Gidgee and Myrtle

Maker: Kevin Slattery (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 111942
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 5.90 in.
Cutting edge length: 5.60 in.
Total length: 11.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.75 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Blade: W-2 carbon steel
Bolster: Ringed gidgee
Handle: Ringed gidgee with myrtle burl spacer
Description: Bladesmith Kevin Slattery hails from Australia. I was very excited when Mastersmith Bill Burk introduced me to his work back in 2018. His work has continued to develop and refine over the years and he is clearly a maker to watch.
This high performance chef's knife is a perfect choice as a primary knife in the kitchen. The blade is well suited for slicing vegetables, meats, and more. The gentle arc of the cutting edge is perfect for a rocking, chopping motion with plenty of finger clearance over a cutting board. At 5-1/2 inches, this knife is extremely light and nimble.
The blade is hand forged W2 carbon steel to ensure excellent edge holding and chip resistance. The spine and choil are nicely rounded for comfort. Kevin's touchmark is on the left side of the blade. The right side is engraved with eagles flying.
The Japanese-inspired oval handle is ringed gidgee (Acacia cambagei). A myrtle burl wood spacer provides a nice contrast to the gidgee handle. Gidgee is a member of the acacia family (same family as koa). It grows in arid regions of Australia resulting in dense, wood with a hardness similar to Arizona desert ironwood. The slow-growing gidgee may hang on for hundreds of years and produces one of Australia’s hardest and most durable timbers. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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