S-Grind Chef's Knife (8-1/2 in.) with Micarta - 52100

Product Description for S-Grind Chef's Knife (8-1/2 in.) with Micarta - 52100

Maker: Josh Hults, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $400.00
Item num: 112957
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 8.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.60 in.
Total length: 13.10 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.98 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 7.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 11.2 oz.
Blade: 52100 carbon steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Handle: Peanut butter and jelly Micarta
Description: This knife was made by Josh Hults. Josh grew up in South Mississippi on a small farm. Growing up in a rural area, if he wasn't working, most of his time was spent exploring in the woods or building something. Since he was a small child, he had a passion for making things -- from flint knives to bows and arrows, to tree houses and bridges. If he could scavenge the materials to attempt an idea, he would try it. He learned how to shoe horses from his father and by his late teen years, he had a small horse shoeing business established. His horse shoeing business prospered and over the years, he shod horses from coast to coast and from Canada to Florida. Today, he works as a fireman and builds knives in his spare time. He built his first knife in 2008 and was immediately hooked. In June of 2022, he earned his journeyman smith stamp.
This high-performance chef's knife is a perfect choice as a primary knife in the kitchen. The long, deep-bellied blade is well suited as a general-purpose chef's knife. Whether slicing, chopping, mincing, or dicing, this comfortable knife will do it all. The gentle arc of the cutting edge is perfect for a rocking chopping motion.
The blade is hand forged 52100 carbon steel and features a hand rubbed satin finish. 52100 is considered by many knifemakers and knife users to be among the best steels (if not the best!) used in modern knifemaking. It combines exceptional edge holding with durability and ease of sharpening. The blade features 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 improved food release. This combination ensures a high performing workhorse with virtually no resistance cutting through foods that would otherwise stick or wedge. Because the blade is forged from carbon steel, we recommend using camellia oil to protect the blade from rust.
Handle scales are peanut butter and jelly burlap Micarta. The scales are hand contoured for a comfortable grip. Purple G-10 liners nicely complement the stacked scales. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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