The rhythmic pattern on this blade reminds me of some of our most cherished dahlias that come to life at the end of the season. 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 slender gyuto style blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain and has a bit of a slicer feel. 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. Features sycamore that I was processing in June 2024 when I clipped my hand on the bandsaw and beautiful spalted maple from Asheville with a bocote spacer.

• 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