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Here is a full-tang 8″ chef knife I just finished.
Its sharp, beautiful, and is very light in the hand. The balance point of this one is about 3/4″ before the handle meets the blade. It feels more nimble and precise than its 8″ length should allow.
The blade is 1095 high carbon steel heat treated to 59-60 rockwell. The handle is made of the classic Green Canvas Micarta and is held by 5/16″ stainless pins. The photos help show the thin grind. This knife slices amazingly well.
This is a variation on the 8.5″ design Ive been working onits 1/2″ shorter, has subtly different cutting edge and spine lines, and is ground thinner and lighter. People whove handled it have commented on its agility, light weight, and all-around useful dimensions.
The design is my take on what a "classically simple" kitchen knife should be. The curves are fair, strong, balanced, and compliment the functioning of the knife. There is no decoration and no unnecessary or non-integrated line. The handle differs slightly from the normal kitchen knife handle in that it is taller and thinner than the usual bricks. This is a design feature that Dozier uses to such great effect and I think works very well in the kitchen for making precise cuts. It feels less like a baseball bat and more like a fine and purposeful instrument.
This one is being sold with a slight irregularity, which is that the blade is not dead straight. This blade has a very slight (~1/8″ over the length of the blade) curve to the left and, although its not noticeable in the hand, it is detectable if youre looking down the blade for straightness.
This one is going for $205 shipped ($50 off the normal price). I will usually never sell a second at any price, but this one is so slight that Im ok with it. I wouldnt be content to sell it without the disclaimer even though most users would never notice.
This is also for sale on my website, so please contact me at pkbhandmade@gmail.com to make sure it's still available. I'll do my best to keep everything up-to-date. Also, a quick plug for a different set of knives that's still up for grabs -- http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...t-chef-quot-Knives-in-1095-an-Stabilized-Wood
Thanks for looking!
-Patrick
Its sharp, beautiful, and is very light in the hand. The balance point of this one is about 3/4″ before the handle meets the blade. It feels more nimble and precise than its 8″ length should allow.
The blade is 1095 high carbon steel heat treated to 59-60 rockwell. The handle is made of the classic Green Canvas Micarta and is held by 5/16″ stainless pins. The photos help show the thin grind. This knife slices amazingly well.
This is a variation on the 8.5″ design Ive been working onits 1/2″ shorter, has subtly different cutting edge and spine lines, and is ground thinner and lighter. People whove handled it have commented on its agility, light weight, and all-around useful dimensions.
The design is my take on what a "classically simple" kitchen knife should be. The curves are fair, strong, balanced, and compliment the functioning of the knife. There is no decoration and no unnecessary or non-integrated line. The handle differs slightly from the normal kitchen knife handle in that it is taller and thinner than the usual bricks. This is a design feature that Dozier uses to such great effect and I think works very well in the kitchen for making precise cuts. It feels less like a baseball bat and more like a fine and purposeful instrument.
This one is being sold with a slight irregularity, which is that the blade is not dead straight. This blade has a very slight (~1/8″ over the length of the blade) curve to the left and, although its not noticeable in the hand, it is detectable if youre looking down the blade for straightness.
This one is going for $205 shipped ($50 off the normal price). I will usually never sell a second at any price, but this one is so slight that Im ok with it. I wouldnt be content to sell it without the disclaimer even though most users would never notice.
This is also for sale on my website, so please contact me at pkbhandmade@gmail.com to make sure it's still available. I'll do my best to keep everything up-to-date. Also, a quick plug for a different set of knives that's still up for grabs -- http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...t-chef-quot-Knives-in-1095-an-Stabilized-Wood
Thanks for looking!
-Patrick
