Here is a video of the knife being used by a skilled chef.
http://youtu.be/Pbyq-MKghQ8
I re polished the blade and applied a mustard patina, here is how the knife looks now:
Third pic shows a few small chips in the blackwood that are only cosmetic.
Specs
1095 blade
Blade Length 260mm
Width at heal 49mm
Thickness of spine
Heal 2.4mm
Mid 2mm
1 inch from tip 1.3mm
Length of Handle 142mm
Handle Material; stabilized Maple burl and African blackwood
Total weight 250gms
Asking $350 shipped
http://youtu.be/Pbyq-MKghQ8
I re polished the blade and applied a mustard patina, here is how the knife looks now:
Third pic shows a few small chips in the blackwood that are only cosmetic.
Specs
1095 blade
Blade Length 260mm
Width at heal 49mm
Thickness of spine
Heal 2.4mm
Mid 2mm
1 inch from tip 1.3mm
Length of Handle 142mm
Handle Material; stabilized Maple burl and African blackwood
Total weight 250gms
Asking $350 shipped