Slicer with Curly Spalted Mango and Buffalo Horn (12-1/3 in) - ApexUltra

Product Description for Slicer with Curly Spalted Mango and Buffalo Horn (12-1/3 in) - ApexUltra

Maker: Dale Miller (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 111423
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 13.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 12.60 in.
Total length: 18.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.17 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 6.40 oz.
Blade: Distal tapered ApexUltra carbon steel (Hrc 66)
Bolster: Buffalo horn
Handle: Stabilized curly mango wood
Description: Slicing knives are a perfect choice for precise cuts in the kitchen, effortlessly portioning roasts and other meats. The long, thin blade allows you to slice with one long stroke, instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion. The result is a superior, clean cut.
The 12-1/3 inch blade is forged from Apex Ultra. ApexUltra is a revolutionary new steel developed specifically for handmade knives. ApexUltra has extremely high edge retention and it is particularly good at maintaining its toughness at high hardness, which makes it good for thin knives with superior cutting ability. It was designed by Larrin Thomas, Tobias Hangler, and Marco Guldimann. It is a low alloy design that is forgeable, forge-weldable, and its fine carbides make the steel relatively easy to sharpen. With its high purity and well-balanced alloy composition it has very high toughness in the 66+ HRC range along with excellent edge retention. We recommend using camellia oil after use to avoid rust and oxidation. Dale brought the steel to 66 Rockwell, ensuring a keen, long lasting edge. Dale's touchmark is on the left side of the blade.
The handle is inspired by the ambidextrous octagonal Japanese handle. It combines stabilized curly spalted mango wood and buffalo horn into a dramatic handle. Despite its length, this nimble knife is well balanced and feels great in the hand. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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