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The Messermeister Blacksmith 8 Inch Chef’s Knife is the workhorse of all the knives. You will gravitate towards it when executing 90% of your culinary tasks. With this knife, you can chop, slice, dice and mince your way through extended cutting tasks without fatigue.
ABOUT THE BLACKSMITH KNIFE COLLECTION
The Blacksmith collection is the next generation of knives from Solingen Germany. Each blade is drop forged for toughness, then precision ground for lightweight performance and extreme sharpness. The Blacksmith handles are made from hand-polished Ebony Pakkawood for a warm, rich feel. The knife design features multiple control surfaces in the blade and handle giving the user a perfect fit in a variety of grips.
Made from German X50 stainless steel for corrosion resistance and toughness
One-piece, drop forged blade for maximum toughness
Thin ground profile for a lighter weight
Hand polished spine rounded for comfort
Weight is balanced at the bolster for optimal control
Handles are made from hand-polished Ebony Pakkawood for a warm rich feel and durability
The solid tang is buried in the handle for a comfortable seem-less grip
Ergonomic handle shape for a perfect fit in a variety of grips
Bolsterless heel for easy sharpening
Extremely sharp 15 degree cutting edge
Handcrafted in the historic cutlery capital of Solingen, Germany
100% Messermeister quality
Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany
Rockwell: 56-58
Edge: Approximately 15 degrees, double bevel
Blade Thickness: 4mm Spine
Blade Length: 8" | 203.22 mm
Handle Length: 5.625" | 143 mm
Overall Length: 14" | 355.6 mm
Blade Height: 2" | 50.8 mm
Weight:
Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately
Do not place in dishwasher
Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts
Don't chop through bones
Oil the wood handle as needed with food-safe mineral oil