Brut de Forge Integral Utility Knife (6-2/3 in) with Ringed Gidgee

Product Description for Brut de Forge Integral Utility Knife (6-2/3 in) with Ringed Gidgee

Maker: Jason Ellard (Ellard Blacksmithing) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $395.00
Item num: 110440
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 6.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.60 in.
Total length: 12.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.53 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.20 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 6.20 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 1084 carbon steel
Bolster: Integral
Handle: Ringed gidgee
Description: Based in Tasmania, Jason Ellard has been forging metal and creating handmade chef knives since he was 15 years old. Jason creates some of the finest damascus blades and one-of-a-kind chef’s knives you will find anywhere -- and he does this using only a hand-powered fly press, which is quite an impressive feat on its own. When he first began, Jason raised money to purchase tools for his shop by forging and selling train-track anvils. He not only invested in metalworking tools, but he began making them as well. Learning from other talented makers in his area and through endless trial and error, Jason has developed a reputation as an innovative and skilled bladesmith, pushing himself and the boundaries of his chosen medium to create exquisite, heirloom tools for the kitchen. Each piece offers that combination of form and uncompromising function.
A utility knife is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, with a narrower and straighter blade. This makes it perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, too—almost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chef’s knife. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.
Jason hand forged this knife from 1084 carbon steel, ensuring a keen, long-lasting edge. Because this knife is made from carbon steel, we recommend camelia oil to protect it from rust and oxidation. It was forged in a technique known as brut de forge. The top section of the blade features a forge finish – with hammer blows that speak to this knife’s origins. The grind features a hand rubbed satin finish. The blade moves seamlessly into an integral bolster. This technique has superior structural integrity and requires a particularly talented smith.
The handle is Australia ringed gidgee. Ringed gidgee (Acacia cambagei) is an exceptional wood for knife handles and is considered to be one of Australia's most beautiful timbers. It has tremendous stability even when exposed to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. It is among the densest woods in the world and has a beautiful curl similar to Hawaiian koa. A carbon fiber spacer assists the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes. The handle is sculpted to swell at your palm, move into a slimmer waist, and swell again at the beak. The handle will fit a range of grips. This knife is sure to be a kitchen favorite!
Excellent work throughout!


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