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    Cleaver

    Basic Models Cleavers

     Price range: $25.00 through $50.00

    These are my “Basic Models Cleavers”, like the “Basic Models” gyutos, santokus, bunka, nakiri and sujihiki they are the most basic and affordable knives I can produce

     

    They feature:

    -Burned oak handles from reclaimed wood
    -Low, high bevels
    -Convex zero grinds, hand sharpened
    -Nail flexing edges
    -As quenched finishes
    -1.6mm blade stock
    -Forward balance
    -100mm-115mm tall
    -AEB-L stainless steel
    -Rounded spines and choils
    -Weights in the 300g-500g range (the depicted 220mmx110mm weighs 362g)
    -Excellent food release
    -Cutting ability close to more extensively ground blades
    – ~$250 CAD and below price point for most offerings

    I have tested the Basic Models Cleavers and I have to say, part of me is a bit irritated at just how well they do considering how rough they are. They aren’t pretty, and they’re not intended to be, and tip cuts aren’t quite as smooth as they would be on blades with more taper, but these are undoubtedly performers.

    *I know that cleaver profiles can be somewhat variable, but the one I have chosen for these blades is flat in the central area with a slight upsweep at either end

    ** I only have enough steel for 7 cleavers at the moment, and that steel represents the last of the 1.6mm thick AEB-L sheets in Canada, to make more cleavers I will need to order directly from the US and I don’t know what that

    will do to my material costs or how much (if at all) I will need to adjust the price of the cleavers when I do need to make that order

    *** The cleavers are only available in AEB-L at the moment due to material availability, provided there is sufficient demand, if and when I order more AEBL from the US I will consider buying a few sheets of 52100 as well to have a carbon steel variant, or barring that, 80CrV2.

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    Basic Models Petties 150mm+180mm

     Price range: $25.00 through $40.00

    Introducing the “Basic Models Petties”

    These are the latest expansion of my “Basic Models” line of kitchen knives. These petties have all of the same features as the other knives in my “Basic Models” line and at  the same great price point.

    While these knives do not feature a neck, the design actually allows for more board clearance than the same design with a neck because this design allow me to move the handle up higher relative to the edge.

    -150mm and 180mm blade lengths

    -30mm blade height

    -burned oak handles

    -1.6mm bladestock

    -full convex ground bevels

    -AEB-L stainless steel blades

    -Made to order in batches

    <$190 CAD price point

    To read more about this line of knives click here

     

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    Type XVII Longsword

     $1,100.00

    This Oakeshott Type XVII is my very first European style sword, hopefully the first of many. This sword took some real time and effort to make as every component was fit and finished by hand. This blade probably has in excess of 35 hours of labour into it, much of that spent on guard and pommel fitment.

    The Type XVII was a historically prominent but lesser replicated sword with widely varying weights and dimensions. While generally conceived of as a thrust centric blade its profile lends itself well to powerful cutting and the geometry makes it somewhat more damage resistant than flattened diamond cross section blades.

    Type XVII Features

    Blade: 35-5/8″ (90cm) x 1.5″ (38mm)

    Taper: 5.9mm at the base, 4.76mm at halfway, and 3.2mm 1″ before the tip

    Steel: 5160 spring steel (50-52hrc)

    Finish: 320 hand finish for the blade, blackened hot oil finish for the fittings

    Weight: ~3.5lbs (1590g)

    POB: 4″ (100mm)

    COP: 23″ (58.5cm)

    Grip: 8.25″ (210mm)- cowhide wrapped

    Guard: Type1 7-3/4″ (19.8cm)

    Pommel: Scent stopper, 2-5/8″ (67mm) x 1.25″ (32mm)

    Unsharpened-can be sharpened upon request depending on destination country (check your local laws before ordering)

    Flattened hexagonal cross section

    Threaded pommel nut allows for complete disassembly

    **USA made 5160 means this item should be CUSMA compliant and tariff exempt

    *** Oversized item, non standard shipping rates will apply, please contact for a quote or a quote will be provided to you after purchase

    For more information on the Oakeshott Type XVII please click here: https://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/oakeshott-type-xvii.html

    For the makers summative impressions on various steels click here:https://msicardcutlery.com/knife-making-steel-information-faq/

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