Damascus Chef's Knife (Nakiri) with Spalted Birch and Ironwood

Product Description for Damascus Chef's Knife (Nakiri) with Spalted Birch and Ironwood

Maker: Greger Forselius (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 104471
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.50 in.
Total length: 12.30 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.18 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.07 in.
Item weight: 6.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 10.2 oz.
Blade: Hand ground stainless damascus forged by Damasteel
Bolster: Arizona desert ironwood
Handle: Spalted birch
Sheath: Leather sheath
Description: Swedish knifemaker Greger Forselius has a flair for design and a passion for making knives.
The nakiri chef's knife is a traditional Japanese knife ideal for chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables, as well as boneless meats. The edge is double beveled, like a Western knife. Though sometimes called a vegetable cleaver, the thin edge geometry makes it a precision tool, rather than a Japanese equivalent to meat cleavers. The nakiri chef's knife is a tremendously versatile kitchen tool. Whether slicing onions or julienning carrots, once you try one, you'll wonder what you ever did without it.
The blade is stainless damascus forged by Damasteel in Sweden. The spine is elegantly hand fileworked at the center. The blade was heat treated to 60 Hrc by Forselius. A convex grind assists food release, minimizing suction when slicing more delicate, moist foods. The blade shows off the bold damascus pattern. Forselius designed this high performance knife to be tremendously light and nimble.
The octagonal handle is inspired by traditional Japanese handles. Spalted birch front and rear sections surround an Arizona desert ironwood ferrule. The remainder of the handle is formed from Swedish masur birch. By using stabilized woods, Forselius ensures the knife will hold up well to the high demands of either a home or commercial kitchen.
Excellent work throughout! This nakiri chef's knife is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.


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