Damascus Utility Knife/Petty (4-3/4 in.) with Koa

Product Description for Damascus Utility Knife/Petty (4-3/4 in.) with Koa

Maker: Ben Spurrier (Burls & Steel) (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 104332
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 5.10 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.75 in.
Total length: 10.20 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.31 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.05 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.6 oz.
Blade: Damascus forged from 1084 and 15n20 carbon steels
Bolster: Hawaiian koa
Handle: Hawaiian koa with a black ash burl spacer
Description: Burls & Steel is a husband and wife team based in Charleston, South Carolina. They work together to create unique, one-of-a-kind knives using old world techniques and adding a touch of modern flair. Ben Spurrier is the bladesmith who creates all of the knives and his wife Sydney handles all the marketing and photography. We were very pleased to meet Ben at Blade Show 2021 and are excited to carry a variety of their high quality work!
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.
The 4-3/4 inch damascus blade is made from 300 layers of alternating 1084 and 15n20 carbon steels providing the excellent edge retention and chip resistance that a high performance knife needs. The spine and choil have been nicely rounded at the edges to accomadate a comfortable pinch grip. Because this knife is forged from carbon steels, we recommend using camellia oil to avoid rust and oxidation.
The Japanese-inspired octagonal handle is made from stabilized curly koa (Acacia koa) secured to the tang using a mosaic pin. This durable wood is only found on the Hawaiian islands and is one of the most desired woods used in knifemaking. A spacer is formed from green dyed and stabilized black ash burl. Black G-10 spacers will help the handle adjust to humidity and temperature changes in the kitchen. This is a knife that you won't want to put down!
Excellent work throughout!


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