Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this nearly 9” chefs blade is made by fusing retired bourbon barrel bands, industrial band saw carbon steel, nickel and high performance 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 blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is both 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. Hand finished all around.

• size: 8 7/8” blade / 14 3/8” overall / 2 1/4” @ heel

• weight: 223 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), reclaimed lumber mill band saw carbon steel, Wrens, GA, pure nickel and 80CrV2 carbon steel

• handle: Ironwood burl, green burlap micarta, Epicurean cutting board (gift from Richlite)