Utility Slicer (6-3/4 in.) with Red Bushwillow

Product Description for Utility Slicer (6-3/4 in.) with Red Bushwillow

Maker: Nico Pelzer (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $245.00
Item num: 113309
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 7.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.80 in.
Total length: 12.20 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.25 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.05 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.04 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 3.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 9.4 oz.
Blade: N690 stainless steel with a brushed black finish
Handle: Red bushwillow set on a full tang
Description: South African knifemaker Nico Pelzer creates an amazing knife. When he told me he was creating some chef’s knives for us, I was extremely eager to see what he came up with. I wasn’t disappointed. This 6-3/4” utility knife shows all the refinement and skill of his precision folders, packed into a high-performance kitchen knife.
A utility knife is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, with a narrower and straighter blade. This makes it perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, too—almost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chef’s knife. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.
The blade is hand ground N690 stainless steel. N690 is created by Bohler in Austria. It takes an incredibly sharp edge and holds onto it. Increased toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping. It features a high flat grind for effortless cuts. The blade features a brushed black finish. The swedge is hand satin finished for contrast.
Red Bushwillow handle scales are set on the full tang for strength and durability. Red bushwillow (Combretum apiculatum) has great figure and a nice dark, warm tone. The thin-profiled scales are comfortable in hand, yet keep this light knife nimble and easy to control.
Excellent work throughout!


Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days