The light changes with each season, with the sun lowering and days shortening, dappled sunlight in the Autumn has a feel like no other when it ignites the bed of fall leaves. Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this versatile and large blade is made by fusing retired bourbon barrel bands, nickel and high carbon steel into a single, homogeneous piece. Meticulously forged to keep the core steel centered, the high carbon working edge is protected under the labor intensive recycled cladding. The gyuto style 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. Octagonal handle.

• size: 7 5/8” blade / 12 7/8” overall / 2” @ heel

• weight: 172 grams

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

• handle: stabilized Turkish walnut shotgun stock (Selma, AL, thanks B. Hunter), African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory), black hardware