Paring Knife (4 in.) with Amboyna Burl and Ancient Bog Oak - Yu-Shoku

Product Description for Paring Knife (4 in.) with Amboyna Burl and Ancient Bog Oak - Yu-Shoku

Maker: Sam Reed (Reed, Hammer & Needle) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $395.00
Item num: 111949
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 4.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.00 in.
Total length: 9.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.07 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 3.00 oz.
Blade: Hand forged Yu-Shoku - V-Toku 2 core with brass, copper and stainless mokume cladding
Bolster: Ancient bog oak
Handle: Stabilized amboyna burl
Description: Sam Reed is a craftsman and metalworker from Seattle, WA. He's happiest when he's making beautiful and functional things. Everything he designs and makes is meant to be used.
Paring knives are a must-have for every kitchen. You can think of it as the mini version of the chef's knife because, like the chef's knife, the paring knife is quite versatile. The paring knife gets its name from its main function—removing or “paring” away things like peels or pits from fruits and vegetables. It’s ideal for peeling, coring, trimming, decorating, and other detail work. Its small size gives you complete control over the tip and edge of the blade. Generally, you'll use this knife in your hand rather than against a cutting board, though paring knives can also be used for chopping small foods, such as garlic cloves or ginger.
The blade is hand forged Yu-Shoku. Alternating layers of brass, copper, and stainless steel surround a V-Toku2 carbon steel core. The dramatic blade combines the exceptional edge holding of carbon steel with significantly easier care. V-Toku2, the steel which forms the cutting edge, is a 'super-steel' created by Takefu, in Japan. Very high in carbon content (approx. 1-1.1%), this steel holds and takes an amazing edge. Because this knife is made from carbon steel, we recommend using camellia oil to avoid rust. The blade has tremendous, thin geometry and will effortlessly slice and chop. The spine and choil are nicely rounded for comfort. Reed's mark is on the right side of the blade.
The ambidextrous Japanese-inspired handle is a style called a half-round. The faceted top is matched with a rounded base for comfort. The handle is amboyna burl fit to an ancient bog oak. Amboyna burl is an exotic wood that is extremely desirable for its unique red tones and swirling figure. Bog oak is a wood that 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. A black spacer blends in nicely and will help the natural woods adjust to humidity and temperature changes. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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