Spruce Cone French Chef 211mm

At the pinnacle of Don Carlos Andrade’s repertoire of culinary creations comes his French Chef model in a striking, one-of-a-kind combination of materials. The blade, boasting all of the carefully honed nuances of Don’s superb geometry, is shaped from Damasteel stainless damascus, a world-class blade steel made in small batches in northern Sweden. From the pronounced convex bevels above a thin, razor-sharp edge, to the spine’s full-distal taper, aggressive tip, and incredibly versatile overall profile, this blade is designed as the kitchen workhorse with which to do it all in a striking yet low-maintenance stainless material ideal for both home and professional kitchens. Balanced beautifully just at the blade’s heel, the tool is operated by way of a mesmerizing handle sculpted from spruce pinecone set in resin and finished to reveal with great tactile gratification the subtle, natural undulations of the conifer’s seed-bearing organ. Between evergreen and a thoughtfully tapered blade tang are liners of translucent green G10, the same material typical in Don’s trademark round handle inlays. A custom cloth-covered saya is included.