Chef's Knife (10-1/2 in.) with Orange Osage

Product Description for Chef's Knife (10-1/2 in.) with Orange Osage

Maker: Jim Arbuckle, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 103280
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 10.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 10.40 in.
Total length: 14.80 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.84 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 11.60 oz.
Blade: AEB-L stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish (59-60 Hrc)
Handle: Osage orange scales set on a full tang
Description: Journeyman Smith Jim Arbuckle resides in Yorktown, VA. He started making knives in 1979 and has been forging knives since 1996. Growing up in Washington State, he spent most weekends hunting and fishing and has a great understanding of what features make a knife perform well. If you want a knife that is as attractive as it is useful, and don't want the typical off-the shelf chef's knives, then this handmade chef's knife is one you will want to check out!
This American-made 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 arc of the cutting edge is perfect for a rocking chopping motion with plenty of finger clearance over a cutting board. At 10-1/2 inches, this knife is large enough to get most any task done.
The blade is formed from high performing AEB-L stainless steel. Many knifemakers and metallurgists feel that AEB-L, with its small crystalline size, tremendous edge stability and toughness, is among the best stainless steels used in knifemaking today. AEB-L was developed for razor blades with a very fine grain structure making it easy to sharpen while maintaining good edge holding capabilities. The blade features a meticulous heirloom quality hand rubbed satin finish.
The spine moves into a fileworked full tang. Modified bamboo filework between the handle scales has been filled with black epoxy and polished. This gives the beauty of filework without the hassle of cleaning food particles out of it. Presentation grade osage orange (Maclura pomifera) scales are set on the full tang and will hold up well to the high demands of either a commercial or home kitchen. The handle is contoured with a deep choil - this semi-circular cut-out allows the forefinger to rest comfortably and makes the knife easy to hold in several different grip options.
Excellent work throughout!


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