Integral Damascus Chef's Knife (7 in.) with Olivewood

Product Description for Integral Damascus Chef's Knife (7 in.) with Olivewood

Maker: Kevin Harvey, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 108014
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.00 in.
Total length: 11.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.60 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 7.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 9.6 oz.
Blade: Hand forged and differentially heat treated Radiating Ws pattern damascus, incorporating 1084 and 15N20 carbon steels
Bolster: Integral damascus with 24k gold scroll
Handle: Hand contoured wild olive burl
Sheath: Custom ashwood sheath covered with thin rawhide featuring scroll repousse embellishment
Description: The 7 inch chef's knife is the essential kitchen knife. It's used for all-around food preparation. From chopping, to slicing, to mincing, this chef's knife is sure to become your go-to knife in the kitchen.
Mastersmith Kevin Harvey began this elegant chef's knife by forging his own damascus to shape. The Radiating Ws pattern is extremely engaging and encourages closer examination. By using carbon steels, Harvey ensures a keen, long lasting edge. The ricasso accommodates a comfortable pinch grip. The blade is distal tapered to create an excellent balance in hand. Because this knife is forged from carbon steels we recommend using camellia oil to oil the blade and wood handle.
An integral knife -- meaning one which has one solid piece of steel from tip, to bolster, and through the tang -- is much harder to forge and grind than a standard pinned knife. It is much more technically demanding and time consuming but it is knifemaking at its finest. The integral damascus bolster was then inlaid with 24k gold scroll.
The handle is wild olivewood burl (Olea europaea sbsp. Africana) combines mid and dark brown tones into convoluted, swirling patterns, nicely reflecting the dramatic damascus. The handle is beautifully contoured for a secure, comfortable grip.
To keep the knife protected during storage and transportation, this knife is accompanied by a custom leather-covered saya. Ashwood is precision-fit to the blade. This was then covered in this cowhide with scroll repousse embellishment. In addition to the sheath, a custom wood saya was made for the knife.
Excellent work throughout!


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