Steel: 1084 Blud
Handle: Stabilized/Dyed Maple (Storm at Sea Blue)
This knife is suitable for general-purpose kitchen work. The integral bolster gives the knife a sure balance and a sturdy (but not overwhelming) weight. This particular knife has a slightly oversized handle to provide counterbalance or accommodate larger hands.
This style of chef is considered to be an example of some of the most technical forging and grinding done on modern cutlery. Many bladesmiths consider the execution quality of these knives to be an indicator of an artist’s mastery of the fundamentals of forging steel.