Chef's Knife with Twist Damascus and Olive Wood (8-3/4 in)

Product Description for Chef's Knife with Twist Damascus and Olive Wood (8-3/4 in)

Maker: Jessica Burke (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 95125
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 8.75 in.
Total length: 13.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 8.00 oz.
Blade: Hand forged twist pattern damascus forged from 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels
Bolster: Mokume gane
Handle: Presentation grade olive wood
Description: Jessica Burke is the 19 year old (as of the summer of 2016) daughter of Mastersmith Bill Burke. In the last couple of years, Jessica has begun making knives under the watchful supervision of her master smith father. The results have been absolutely amazing!
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 for slicing vegetables and meats. The gentle arch of the cutting edge is perfect for a rocking chopping motion with plenty of finger clearance over a cutting board.
The damascus blade was forged to shape by Jessica. She began with 15N20 and 1080 carbon steels, forging them into a bold twist pattern. The heat treatment followed the formulas developed by Mastersmiths Bill Burke and Ed Fowler. This technique creates some of the sharpest and most long lasting edges found anywhere!
The handle is formed from presentation grade olive wood. The twisted figure of the wood nicely complements the damascus pattern. The handle is nicely carved to swell at the palm, move into a slimmer waist and finally to swell again at the end of the handle. The bolsters are formed from mokume gane that was forged from copper and nickel. The copper brings out warm tones in the olivewood.
The knife has perfect balance and this ensures it is as much of a joy to use as it is to look at!


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