Swift Utility Knife (Petty) — 6 In. — With Ironwood — AEB-L Stainless Steel

Product for Swift Utility Knife (Petty) — 6 in. — with Ironwood — AEB-L Stainless Steel

Maker: Rose City Knifeworks (click to see more by this maker)

Price: $285.00

Item num: 101212

Blade length: 6.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.00 in.
Total length: 11.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.18 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 3.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.8 oz.
Blade: AEB-L stainless steel
Bolster: Micarta
Handle: Ironwood

: Rose City Knifeworks was founded in Portland, Oregon by Joe Walters and Paul Kolba. Their goal is to create exceptional knives suitable for both the skilled amateur cook and experienced culinary professional. Their knives combine the best parts of tradition, design, and modern production to create high performance cutlery at an affordable cost.
A utility knife is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, with a narrower and straighter blade. This makes it perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, too—almost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chef’s knife. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.
The blade is formed from AEB-L stainless steel and tempered to Rc 61-62. AEB-L stainless steel is ultra high performance — combining the convenience of stainless steel with the ability to take an acute edge and hold it (a characteristic usually only found in carbon steels). AEB-L steel was designed for razors, which need corrosion resistance, high hardness, and very acute edges. Once you try a knife that is made with AEB-L, you’ll immediately understand why it is coveted by knife enthusiasts, knifemakers, and professional chefs. The resulting blade has an extremely keen, long-lasting edge. The distal tapered blade creates a perfect balance. A rounded spine and choil ensures the knife will be comfortable even after hours of use.
The Swift handle is a hybrid between a traditional and western handle and is extremely comfortable to hold. Ironwood scales are secured to the hidden tang using Micarta pins. The Micarta bolsters are tapered to accommodate a comfortable pinch grip. Like other kitchen knives, this knife should not be put in a dishwasher.

Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days