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Cleaver
Basic Models 220mm x 110mm 52100 Cleaver
$16.00This 52100 cleaver is a one off. The specs are the same as the AEB-L cleavers. The primary difference is that the finish on the blade is more of a dark grey and less of a black. This blade is being sold at a 10% discount due to some warping at the spine (the edge remains straight). See blow for pictures of the defect.
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Cleaver
Basic Models Cleavers (Made To Order)
Price range: $25.00 through $50.00“Basic Models” knives are made to order in intervals of 8 weeks, or 10 orders, whichever comes first. Ordering places you in queue for a batch knife, the “Basic Models” knives are not stocked.
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 offeringsI 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
** The cleavers are only available in AEB-L at the moment
***Basic Models” knives generally feature some dimpling from mechanical straightening.
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Basic Models Petties 150mm+180mm (Made to Order)
Price range: $25.00 through $40.00“Basic Models” knives are made to order in intervals of 8 weeks, or 10 orders, whichever comes first. Ordering places you in queue for a batch knife, the “Basic Models” knives are not stocked.
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
*Basic Models” knives generally feature some dimpling from mechanical straightening.
To read more about this line of knives click here
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Type XVII Longsword
$1,155.00This 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/
