One of my signature materials. Forged to highlight the beauty of salvaged materials, this versatile blade is made by fusing retired bourbon barrel bands, nickel and high carbon steel into a single, homogeneous piece. The high carbon working edge is protected under the story-rich cladding. The blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The full tang bolster imparts a confident feel, while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while also shedding weight.

• size: 9 1/8” blade / 14 1/2” overall / 1 15/16” @ heel

• weight: 214 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel

• handle: stabilized spalted Maple (Asheville, NC), bocote, golden sycamore (gift from C. Buchanan) Jonesborough, TN