Chittum Eyes Boning Knife 180mm

Dressed in uniquely rare and visually striking chittum burl, known as the American Smoketree, a hardwood found only in a small area of the US South, this one-of-a-kind hybrid boning-fillet knife is a true Joshua Prince artwork. For versatility in the chef’s hand, Josh has forged a 180mm / 7.1″ blade that sweeps upwards to a thin yet tough tip. Beginning stiff and strong in front of the integral bolster where the bevels’ convexity is most pronounced and the geometry most robust, the blade maintains those qualities for the back three-quarters of its length before the spine begins to slim with more vigor to produce a thin and flexible forward quarter. This purposeful shaping is, of course, complemented by a visual appeal that stops us in our tracks. As though sets of eyes peer out from within the layers of steel, Josh has crafted a damascus pattern of striking beauty. Due to the blade’s shape paired with the sculpted curves and transitions throughout the integral forged handle bolster, the damascus’ pattern is enjoyed in a wide variety of formats, from the densest layerings on display within the bolster, to the boldly stretched elements nearest the tip. Completing a grip that provides comfort and control over this purpose-built tool is the select piece of chittum burl carved into a slim, ergonomic Western form.