{"product_id":"bronze-maple-chef-235mm","title":"Bronze Maple Chef 235mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged by our newest artist, Lew Griffin of Ireland, this boldly styled workhorse is built for the chef's cutting board. Rough forge-finished flats, a darkly etched high-carbon edge, a shimmering vein of bright nickel, and stainless cladding highlighted by the foggy gradation of carbon migration combine to represent exactly the balance of refined aesthetic and purposeful utility we admire in Griffin's work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor big chopping tasks and long, delicate slices alike, Griffin's full-size profile takes cues from both Eastern and Western sensibilities. The compound geometry's concave portion through the center and convexity along the edge, symmetrical on each face, ensure optimal cutting performance, reduced drag, and enhanced food release while contributing to the knife's superb balance. The hollow tapers out shy of the tip, the edge thin and razor-sharp throughout, retaining just the right amount of mass at each point along its length, whether chopping larger and denser ingredients in the rear or peeling and slicing at the tip. The spine's distal taper culminates at a fine, needle-like point positioned low for precision detail work. Only the slightest degree of lateral flexibility is present — Griffin's heat treatment producing a stiff, hard-working blade that balances around one inch in front of the 61mm heel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor comfort, control, and a modern take on a classic handle form, richly figured maple burl is paired with carbon fiber, separated by a recessed heirloom-fit ring of polished bronze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged by hand one hammer blow at a time, a knife like this one finds its way into the rhythm of the kitchen easily and naturally. Used daily in the home, relied upon through years of professional service, and passed down in better condition than most things we own, the steel remembers every cut, ever sharpening. The handle deepens with time and use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the chef can choose but one knife, this is that knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lew Griffin - Ireland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54138382024979,"sku":"LGN-HCK2","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-lew-griffin-ireland-bronze-maple-chef-235mm-1242927643.jpg?v=1782407198","url":"https:\/\/eatingtools.com\/products\/bronze-maple-chef-235mm","provider":"Eatingtools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}