A true collectors piece from one of our favourite independent blacksmiths Simon Maillet.
We've had the pleasure of spending time with Simon in his Sheffield workshop and he was kind enough to make this wonderful knife for us before he moves back to his native France and what a treat this latest model from his "Trash knife" project is.
With a long flat profile, beautiful taper and thin tip, Simon's knives are exceptional performers and this model is one of his latest experiments showing off a deep etched "twisted" design and kasumi finish paired with a classy single piece dark bog oak handle.
This knife is balanced perfectly for use in a pinch grip and the significant height at the heel offers additional clearance for larger ingredients.
The "Trash Knife" is an extension of Simon's philosophy that re-using, recycling and transforming existing materials are a core his of craft as a knife maker and so he spends time searching for materials to use in his work including the cladding material for this particular knife which came from farm equipment in Scotland.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 240mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 390mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 56mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 5.08mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.78mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.17mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 223 grams
- Core Steel: 135Cr3
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Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel
The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: SIMON-004-##
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Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Meet the maker
Simon Maillet
A talented French blacksmith based in the historic home of British knife and tool making - Sheffield, UK. Simon has a wonderful eye for mixing traditional Japanese blade making techniques with locally sourced materials and creating blades with excellent grinds and cutting performance.
