8 inch Chef Knife — Hand Forged (#73)

£145.00

1 in stock

This incredible hand forged chef knife is made by Dr Zech here in Britain of high quality Sheffcut steel. Each component is expertly shaped by hand using traditional methods and minimal power tools. The blade has been pickled and stabilised to draw out the results of the special clay heat treatment.

Blade Length: c. 203mm

Blade Height: c. 55mm

Blade Thickness: c. 3mm tapering to 1.5mm

Tang Thickness: c. 3mm

Handle Girth: c. 19mm to 24mm

Handle Height: c. 20mm to 35mm

This 8 inch chef knife features a Sheffcut high carbon steel blade and a full tang with integral welded stainless steel booster and pommel. It has been hand forged by Dr Zech and is clay heat treated with an edge hardness 60-61 HRC and spine hardness of around 54 HRC. Perfect for the home kitchen, butcher, or professional chef.

The handle consists of chestnut burl set in resin and is also handmade in our workshop.