Workhorse Chef's Knife (10-2/3 in.) with Curly Koa and Integral Mosaic Damascus

Product Description for Workhorse Chef's Knife (10-2/3 in.) with Curly Koa and Integral Mosaic Damascus

Maker: David Lisch, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 98966
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 10.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 10.60 in.
Total length: 16.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.75 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 16.06 oz.
Blade: Bug'n Out pattern mosaic damascus forged to shape from 15N20 and 1080 carbon steels
Bolster: Integral damascus with a silicon bronze spacer
Handle: Presentation grade curly koa
Description: Master Smith David Lisch is an knifemaker located outside of Seattle, WA. Over the last several years, David has been creating some of the best chef's knives to be found anywhere. As well as being a bladesmith, David is a renowned blacksmith and teacher of knifemaking at the Studio 4 School, which he runs. David's control over damascus, as shown in this dramatic chef's knife, is amazing. He creates patterns that are uncompromisingly clean and controlled.
This chef's knife is a workhorse! It is a perfect choice for the chef or home cook who prefers a larger, heavier chef's knife that is sure to get most any task done without effort and with tremendous finesse. At 2-3/4 inches in height at the heel, t provides plenty of finger clearance when working over a cutting board. The spine and choil are perfectly rounded for comfort. The convex ground blade offers an optimal balance of thin precision with food release from the side of the knife.
Showing his tremendous skill at the forge, the bolster is integral. Though this technique is routinely done in production knives, forging an integral bolster in a custom setting is extremely difficult and shows the maker's skill at its best.
The 10-2/3 inch damascus blade is forged to shape from David's own Bug'n Out mosaic damascus. The high contrast blade is a nice mix of bold and fine patterns and immediately grabs attention. The mosaic pattern shows Mastersmith Lisch's skill at the forge. By forging closely to shape, David creates an optimal grain structure (performance) and creates a pattern that follows the shape of the blade providing a dramatic presentation!
The handle is formed from presentation grade curly koa wood. The large 'Coke bottle' handle swells at the palm, moving into a slimmer waist, and swells again at the end. It provides a sure, comfortable grip in either a pinch grip of by holding the handle directly. Alternating silicon bronze and black G10 spacers set between the handle and integral bolster assist the wood to adjust to temperature and humidity changes. By using stabilized woods, Lisch ensures the knife will hold up well to the high demands of either a professional or home kitchen.
A spectacular and very functional addition for your kitchen!


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