The Brigade 8" Chef Knife is the all-around workhorse of the kitchen. It is suitable for most tasks and is a must-have knife for any cook. The Brigade Chef Knife has a French-style handle and has a very classic, European aesthetic. The handle's ergonomics include a slanted bolster that provides a natural and comfortable place to hold the knife in a pinch grip while the full-size handle easily accomodate most hands.
The blade is thin, light, and has a long flat edge that is ideal for push or thrust cutting. The spine and choil are rounded to eliminate hotspots and sharp edges reducing fatique and increasing comfort, especially when using a pinch grip.
The full-size Rose City Brigade Knife makes preparing ingredients an efficient and enjoyable experience due to its precise and durable blade, thoughtfully designed ergonomics, and beautiful aesthetics.
Blade Information
The blade is made of AEB-L stainless steel. AEB-L was originally developed for use with razor blades but it is also very well suited for cutlery. The fine grain of AEB-L makes the blade easy to sharpen, have good edge holding, have excellent edge stability and toughness.
Handle Information
The handle is comprised of a number of components including a bolster, frame, liner, and scales. The bolster and frame are made from a canvas micarta, a very durable, strong, hard wearing composite made from resin and woven cotton canvas. The scales are made from Richlite, a resin-infused recycled paper product. Richlite is also extremely durable, wear-resistant, and sustainable.
Features and benefits:
- Thin, hard blade precisely crafted to ensure a sharp, durable edge and sanded to a satin finish.
- Rounded spine and choil to reduce fatigue
- A fully encased, full-size, hidden tang, paired with a beautiful wood or synthetic scales, and a rugged, long-lasting finish.
- Thoughtful ergonomics resulting in an agile, light, well-balanced knife.
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Brigade, Brown & Blue Canyon with White Liner
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Overall Length
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13.5oz / 343mm
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Edge Length
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8.25in / 209mm
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Blade Height
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1.9in / 48mm
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Spine Thickness Near Tip
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.05in / 1.27mm
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| Spine Thickness at Heel |
.1in / 2.54mm
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Weight
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165g
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Edge Type
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Convex Symmetrical
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| Steel Type |
Stainless Steel AEB-L |
| Blade Finish |
400 Grit Brushed |
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Hardness
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61-62 HRC
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