Steelport Knife Co. 4" Paring Knife

$295.00

Made in downtown Portland by a small team, Steelport knives are heirloom quality, handmade from classic materials with modern methods for an elegant aesthetic that synthesizes elements of Japanese and Western design. This 3 Piece Set features a 8-inch Chef’s Knife, a 6-inch Chef’s Knife and a 4-inch Paring Knife. Forged from 52100 carbon steel, a tried-and-true steel produced for more than 100 years, all three knives feature a blade that’s tall at the spine, then tapers gently. They stay wickedly sharp thanks to a heat treatment followed by rapid cooling, or cryogenic quenching, that aligns and toughens the blade steel to create an edge with 65 Rockwell hardness, significantly tougher than the 57 to 59 hardness of most kitchen knives. The knives’ integral bolster and full-length tang lend them a pleasant heft. The locally sourced Oregon maple burl handles are fully stabilized with resin, so they’re impervious to moisture (though not the dishwasher!). And the ergonomic shape fills the palm but remains neutral enough to shift back for leverage or forward for control in perfect balance. Plus, each knife comes with custom-fit magnetic Japanese wooden knife guard, called saya. Beyond protecting the edges during storage or transport, it’ll absorb and wick away any moisture, preventing potential rust spots.

Specifications

Net Weight: WEIGHT
Dimensions: 8-inch Knife: Blade Length: 8“, Total Length: 13“, Width: 2“; 6-inch Knife: Blade Length: 6“, Total Length: 11.5“, Width: 2“; 4-inch Knife: Blade Length: 4“, Total Length: 8.5“
Materials: 52100 carbon steel, Oregon maple burl
Place of Origin: Portland, Oregon
Care and Use

Care: Carbon steel knives should be washed and thoroughly dried by hand. Do not clean in the dishwasher. Carbon steel will develop a patina with use. To minimize that patina, use the Steelport Knife Care Kit, or camelia oil. If rust spots form, scrub with a slurry of baking soda dissolved in water or a rust eraser.
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Kitchen Notes

Carbon steel knives should be washed and thoroughly dried by hand. Do not clean in the dishwasher. Carbon steel will develop a patina with use. To minimize that patina, use the Steelport Knife Care Kit, or camelia oil. If rust spots form, scrub with a slurry of baking soda dissolved in water or a rust eraser.

Eytan Zias—owner of the Portland and Phoenix Knife Houses, in Portland, Oregon—is a walking encyclopedia of blade steels, regional knife styles, famous—and infamous—bladesmiths, grind angles and sharpening methods. In 2020, he decided to start crafting his own knives under the Steelport name, using classic materials and modern methods.

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