Western Chef's Knife 8"
The Western Chef Knife is a great option for those looking for a knife with familiar lines and a bit more heft than the Santoku Chef Knife. This blade is made from slightly thicker steel resulting in a slightly burlier knife. But don’t let that fool you, this knife still has the very thin grind that we are known for to ensure it will effortlessly cut through anything that stands in its way. This knife will work great for slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, and any kitchen task that you would want a full-sized chef knife for.
The Western Chef Knife is a great option for those looking for a knife with familiar lines and a bit more heft than the Santoku Chef Knife. This blade is made from slightly thicker steel resulting in a slightly burlier knife. But don’t let that fool you, this knife still has the very thin grind that we are known for to ensure it will effortlessly cut through anything that stands in its way. This knife will work great for slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, and any kitchen task that you would want a full-sized chef knife for.
The Western Chef Knife is a great option for those looking for a knife with familiar lines and a bit more heft than the Santoku Chef Knife. This blade is made from slightly thicker steel resulting in a slightly burlier knife. But don’t let that fool you, this knife still has the very thin grind that we are known for to ensure it will effortlessly cut through anything that stands in its way. This knife will work great for slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, and any kitchen task that you would want a full-sized chef knife for.
This knife can have 4 different handle materials. You can choose between Micarta, Stabilized Wood, G10 Composite, and Stabilized Pinecone.
Micarta: Micarta is a composite material composited of phenolic-based resin and fiber layers. The fiber layer can be linen, canvas, or burlap and the resin is typically dyed black or undyed. This material is one of my favorite handle materials. The fiber layers form both a very grippy texture and visually appealing layers and contrast. The material is also completely stable and waterproof.
Stabilized Wood: Stabilized wood is the most visually striking material for knife handles. It is made by forcing a low-viscosity resin into the wood to ensure it will be fully waterproof and will not shift or crack over time. This process also makes the wood more stunning. This material is not as durable as micarta or G10 composites but it is quite durable and will last a lifetime if properly taken care of. It is best to avoid leaving this material in standing water and it’s good to apply a thin coat of oil to the handle periodically. This is hands down one of my favorite handle materials!
G10 Composite: G10 is an excellent handle material that is similar to Micarta but utilizes fiberglass instead of natural fiber layers. This makes for a denser handle material this is completely waterproof and extremely tough. If you occasionally forgot your knives in the sink in water or run them through the dishwasher on accident, then this is the handle material for you. It will last many lifetimes with no issues no matter how it is treated. Plus, it takes very bright colors! Check out the Cherry Red G10 handles!
Stabilized Pinecone: Stabilized Pinecone is similar to stabilized wood except instead of wood, it is built around a real pine cone. The Pinecone is stabilized and then the surrounding area is filled with dyed acrylic. The acrylic can be any color such as white, blue, green, or orange. The pinecone makes for a stunning pattern and texture that almost resembles snake skin! This material, similar to stabilized wood, requires just a bit more care. It is best to avoid leaving this material in standing water and it’s good to apply a thin coat of oil to the handle periodically.