Integral Chef's Knife (9 in.) with Ironwood - W2

Product Description for Integral Chef's Knife (9 in.) with Ironwood - W2

Maker: David Lisch, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 112723
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 9.10 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.10 in.
Total length: 14.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.27 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 9.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 14.4 oz.
Blade: W2 carbon steel with a Japanese clay zone heat treatment
Bolster: Integral W2 carbon steel
Handle: Arizona desert ironwood
Description: Mastersmith David Lisch lives in Yelm, Washington. He is well known for his bowies, hunting knives, and kitchen knives. He has a level of creativity that few knifemakers can emulate. When combined with his high level blacksmith skills, he is able to create incredible knives that are highly desirable worldwide. Over the last several years, David has been creating some of the best chef's knives to be found anywhere.
The 9 inch chef's knife is hand forged W-2 carbon steel. A differential clay zone heat treatment (called honyaki in Japan) ensures a keen, long lasting edge. This heat treatment technique was borrowed from the world of high-performance Japanese swords. The spine was coated in clay prior to quenching. The undulating heat treatment line (called a hamon) shows the transition between the softer, supportive spine and the ultra-hard cutting edge. The sides of the blade feature an S-grind. A convex ground edge provides high performance chopping with lots of strength. From there, it moves into a concave as the blade moves toward the spine. This technique lightens the overall weight without sacrificing strength and provides excellent food release. This combination ensures a high performing workhorse with virtually no resistance cutting through foods that would otherwise stick or wedge. The spine and choil have been nicely rounded for comfort. Because this knife is made from carbon steels, we recommend using camellia oil to protect the blade and natural wood handle.
The blade moves seamlessly into an integral bolster. This technique has superior structural integrity and requires a particularly talented smith. The bolster features a forged finish with some elegant hand carving along the top to create an interesting transition point.
The handle is Arizona desert ironwood, hand contoured for a secure grip. Desert ironwood (Olneya tesota) is a rare wood that is only found in the valleys of the Sonoran Desert below 2,500 foot elevation. It is extremely dense and durable. In fact, it is so dense, that if a piece is dropped in water it will sink! Alternating G-10 and silicon bronze spacer finish the handle. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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