8" Smoked Chef Knife

This chef knife was designed to be great at any kitchen task but it really shines as a knife used for grilling or smoking. It is made from 5160 high carbon steel, a tough and durable knife steel. At just under 8" it is large enough for most tasks but not intimidating. The blade is well balanced with a thick, rounded spine at the heel and tapers to a fine point at the tip. The heel is well rounded for comfort as well. The blade is hand-forged and has a rustic patina. The handle is a simplified contour shape perfect for slicing. It is made from a single piece of beautiful stabilized Mesquite in keeping with the smoking / grilling theme.  The handle and blade were hand-rubbed with a mixture of purified mineral oil and beeswax. Every step of this process was completed in my workshop creating a one of a kind, hand-forged knife. Steel:  5160 High CarbonHandle: Stabilized Mesquite, Hidden Tang Blade Length: 7.875" Weight: 6.2 oz. Overal Length: 13" Heel Height: 1.625" Spine thickness at handl