Chef's Knife (8") with Ironwood - AEB-L

Product Description for Chef's Knife (8") with Ironwood - AEB-L

Maker: Chris Losacco (Elemental Forge) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $495.00
Item num: 113636
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 8.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.00 in.
Total length: 12.90 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.20 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 6.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.2 oz.
Blade: AEB-L stainless steel with a tumbled satin finish
Bolster: Antiqued stainless steel
Handle: Arizona desert ironwood
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 8 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 high performing AEB-L stainless steel. AEB-L is ultra-high performance -- combining the convenience of stainless steel with the ability to take an acute edge and hold it (a characteristic usually only found in carbon steels). AEB-L steel was designed for razors, which need corrosion resistance, high hardness, and very acute edges. Once you try a knife that is made with AEB-L, you'll immediately understand why it is coveted by knife enthusiasts, knifemakers, and professional chefs. The resulting blade has an extremely keen, long-lasting edge. A Fujiwara-inspired finger notch encourages a pinch grip for greater control. The blade has thin geometry and will effortlessly slice and chop.
The faceted handle is contoured Arizona desert ironwood. Ironwood (Olneya tesota) is a warm, dark-toned 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! . The front of the handle is sealed with an antiqued stainless 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!


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