San Mai Damascus Chef's Knife (9-1/8") with Purpleheart

Product Description for San Mai Damascus Chef's Knife (9-1/8") with Purpleheart

Maker: Chris Losacco (Elemental Forge) (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 113634
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 9.10 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.10 in.
Total length: 14.20 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.36 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 7.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 8.4 oz.
Blade: Hand forged damascus san mai - 52100 carbon steel core surrounded by ball bearing damascus
Bolster: Antiqued steel
Handle: Hand contoured purpleheart
Sheath: Edge guard
Description: This chef’s knife was made by Colorado bladesmith Chris Losacco of Elemental Forge. Chris creates chef’s knives that elevate your cooking experience. He focuses on kitchen cutlery because it requires the utmost skill, patience, and focus to execute well. Everything he creates is handmade, so no two knives are ever the same. Losacco started making knives because he wasn’t satisfied with buying pre-designed products made from subpar materials. Once he realized he could make drastically better knives, he was hooked. Making hand forged chef’s knives quickly became a passion.
This knife will be a perfect 'go-to' knife in the kitchen. The 9 inch blade provides plenty of reach, while still being easy to control. A gentle arc to the blade's edge makes this a perfect knife for both a rocking chop and a forward slice. Whether chopping onions, slicing tomatoes, mincing parsley, or portioning and slicing meats, this elegant chef's knife is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
The blade is forged from Losacco's own san mai damascus. A 52100 carbon steel core is surrounded by ball bearing damascus combining 52100 with 1084 powder and 4% pure nickel to create a stunning high contrast blade with exceptional performance. 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 spine and choil are nicely rounded for comfort. The Elemental Forge logo is on the left side of the blade.
The faceted handle is purpleheart. Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.) is highly desirable for its beautiful purple color caused by oxidation after the wood is harvested. The front of the handle is sealed with an antiqued steel bolster. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
The knife is accompanied by a tin of Elemental Forge wax to protect the blade and wood handle. It also includes an edge guard for safe storage when not in use.
Exceptional work throughout!


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