Slicer (6-1/3") with San Mai 52100 and Spalted Curly Maple

Product Description for Slicer (6-1/3") with San Mai 52100 and Spalted Curly Maple

Maker: Jessica Burke (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 96880
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 6.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.30 in.
Total length: 10.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.25 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 4.00 oz.
Blade: Hand forged san mai blade with a 52100 carbon steel core surrounded by 416 stainless steel
Bolster: 416 stainless steel
Handle: Spalted curly maple
Description: Jessica Burke is the 20 year old (as of the spring of 2017) daughter of Mastersmith Bill Burke. In the last couple of years, Jessica has been making knives under the watchful supervision of Bill. The results have been absolutely amazing!
Slicing knives are excellent for tasks that require dexterity. This knife is a perfect choice for slicing meats, vegetables, and fruit. The long, slender blade is excellent for tasks such as removing silverskin from meats.
The elegant blade was forged from 52100 carbon steel, surrounded by stainless steel. As a result, the cutting edge of the blade is as sharp and durable as a 100% carbon steel knife, while the stain-resistant steel outer layer makes this knife significantly easier to maintain. Many knifemakers and users feel that 52100 is among the best, if not the best steel currently used for knifemaking.
The handle is formed from spalted curly maple and is nicely sculpted for a secure, comfortable grip - swelling at the palm, moving into a slimmer waist, and swelling again at the end of the handle. The stabilized spalted curly maple wood will hold up beautifully to hard use, though this knife would feel at home in most any collection. The handle is set with three small mosaic pins. The bolsters are formed from 416 stainless steel. The knife has perfect balance and this ensures it is as much of a joy to use as it is to look at!


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