Integral Damascus Chef's Knife (9-1/4") with Ancient Bog Oak

Product Description for Integral Damascus Chef's Knife (9-1/4") with Ancient Bog Oak

Maker: C. Luis Pina (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 96420
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 9.25 in.
Total length: 14.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.95 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 11.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 20.6 oz.
Blade: Laddered Ws pattern damascus hand forged from 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels
Bolster: Integral damascus
Handle: Ancient oak recovered from a bog
Description: Washington knifemaker, C. Luis Pina, is an exceptional bladesmith and specializes in kitchen knives. He is currently apprenticing under Mastersmith David Lisch. David's eye for design clearly shines through Luis' work on this tremendous chef's knife. Additionally, Luis' past career as a chef provides him with an understanding of chef's knives that is rarely found.
Chef's knives are the general purpose knife in the kitchen. From slicing tomatoes to chopping onions, this knife will get the task done perfectly. It is sure to be a kitchen favorite.
Luis began forging this integral chef's knife beginning with 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels. The fine patterned damascus is immediately captivating and draws attention for closer examination. Because this knife is forged from carbon steels, we recommend camellia oil to avoid rust and oxidation. By forging closely to shape, he ensures optimal grain structure for a keen, long lasting edge. A convex grind ensures that food is effortlessly released from the side of the knife while slicing.
The handle is formed from bog oak. This wood has been buried in a Nordic peat bog for hundreds or sometimes thousands of years. The extremely low oxygen conditions of the bog protect the wood from normal decay, while the underlying peat provides acidic conditions where iron salts and other minerals react with the tannins in the wood, gradually giving it a distinct dark brown color. It is nicely sculpted for a secure, comfortable grip - swelling at the palm, moving into a slimmer waist, and swelling again at the end of the handle. Bog oak will hold up beautifully to heavy demands of either a home or commercial kitchen. Thin black G10 and silicon bronze spacers assist the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes in the kitchen.
The bolster is fully integral to the blade, with the damascus pattern moving seamlessly from bolster to blade. This technique has superior structural integrity and requires a particularly talented smith.
Exceptional work throughout!


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