Kitchen Kutter in Teak

[Karl B. Andersen]

This knife was basically designed by a good customer, so he gets a lot of the credit.
The Teak, however, was acquired by me. While doing some work in Key West two years ago, I got ahold of a few rather large pieces of teak that were salvaged from some old ship wrecks. I have no idea of it's age.
The spacer locking the blade to the handle is stainless, and the blade itself was forged down from 1" 5160 steel.
8 1/4 inch blade and 13 1/2 inches overall.
Thanks for letting me share.

 

[Jon Brand]

looking good. Is teak some kind of old wood? I bet its dense.

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

It's old if it's found on an old sunken ship!
Used a lot in boats even today due to its resistance to rot.
Here is an on-line deffinition:

"The timber is used in the manufacture of outdoor furniture, boat decks, and other articles where weather resistance is desired.
Teak is easily worked and has natural oils that make it suitable for use in exposed locations, where it is durable even when not treated with oil or varnish. Teak cut from old trees grown slowly in natural forests is more durable and harder."