Richter Koa Chef 205mm

Inspired by the art of Gerhard Richter, the German painter who experimented with the concept of dividing and recompiling an abstract work along its vertical axis, is a damascus pattern and its ensuing transformation into a one-of-a-kind chef knife by bladesmith Jayden Simisky. The pattern of contrasting carbon alloys that forms the blade is a beautiful, metallic representation of the Richter style, the dense, undulating yet still parallel lines of nickel-rich 15n20 standing out on a backdrop of dark, 1084 carbon steel filling as much of the canvas as possible toward the edge, yet providing a mere outline of the corresponding space toward the blade’s spine, with a center line that leads the eye from choil to tip. Forged by hand at his Boulder, Colorado studio, Jayden has formed a 205mm / 8.1″ chef’s profile designed for all manner of daily meal prep, the hard, sharp, and thin edge balancing finesse and strength beautifully, while the spine slims to an extremely slim, needle-like tip for precision work, balancing the strong, sturdy, 59mm-tall heel that is ideal for chopping even the largest and densest ingredients. To begin a comfortable, ergonomic, and striking handle Jayden’s ‘X Marks the Spot’ mosaic damascus pattern forms forge-welded integral bolsters that wrap around the tang of the blade’s Richter pattern. To complete a culinary tool destined for greatness, with stepped-down, heirloom fit-up, the damascus bolsters converge with a breathtaking piece of Hawaiian Koa sculpted into a handsome, hand-hugging profile.