Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this santoku inspired 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 k-tip blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The tapered full tang construction imparts a confident yet balanced feel. Hand finished all around.

• size: 5 7/8” blade / 11 5/16” overall / 1 13/16” @ heel

• weight: 158 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: stabilized Gibson guitars maple (TN), turquoise G10 & copper hardware