XL integral chef knife

This European style XL chef knife is a workhorse, it is hand forged from 01 high carbon tool steel.
it is forged with an integral bolster, medium/thick spine with a gradual taper to the tip.
The bevels have been belt satin finish with a convex geometry.
 
The handle is larger and ergonomically shaped, is made from exotic leadwood, a wood that has great density to balance out the weight of the blade, it is highly polished and has a flowing fit to the bolster.
Normal grip will make it front heavy but pinch grip will make the blade nicely balanced.
This knife is a workhorse designed for most tasks of chopping and slicing meat/fruit and vegetables with a blade length that can handle the largest of tasks.
Handle length: 130mm (165mm with bolster)
Blade length: 340m
Blade width: base 52mm tip 22mm
Blade thickness: base 2.96mm tip 1.75mm
Weight: 509g
Price Is inclusive of postage and packaging and branded box.