This popularly sized large chefs knife features a forge-textured spine, durable kuroichi finish and a rainbow of torch colors - a finish inspired by the trout streams of east Tennessee. Bevels are polished to an easy-to-maintain satin. The full tang bolster imparts a confident feel, while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort, ease of maintenance and overall balance.

The Performance Series pairs premium carbon steel with artisan handles, creating the highest performing knife that showcases storied handle materials HWF is known for.

• size: 8 1/2” blade / 13 7/8” overall / 2” @ heel

• weight: 178 grams

• blade: 26C3 carbon steel, trout finish

• handle: stabilized redbud (gift from D. Trent, Jonesborough, TN), stabilized blue maple spacer, stabilized sycamore (gift from C. Buchanan, Jonesborough, TN), natural hardware