In daily use
Grip at the polished bolster with thumb and forefinger for a natural rocking motion across your cutting board.
Care: Wash by hand and wipe dry with a towel immediately after slicing acidic foods.
NO. 04 · Prep Section
Forged Carbon-Steel Chef’s Knife
$72.00 USD · In stock in Portland, ME
All-purpose kitchen blade balanced at the bolster for dicing onions, mincing herbs and slicing roasts cleanly.
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Dimensions & alloy
- Blade length
- 20 cm (8 in) · Full tang construction
- Steel & hardness
- Forged high-carbon steel · 62 HRC
- Handle
- Stabilized hardwood burl with contoured bolster
- Care
- Hand wash and dry immediately
Common questions
Why high-carbon steel?
Carbon steel takes a noticeably keener edge than soft stamped stainless knives and is easy to hone at home.
How often does it need sharpening?
A few strokes on a leather strop or ceramic rod once a month keeps the edge razor-sharp.
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