{"product_id":"ironclad-8-7-hand-forged-chef-knife","title":"Ironclad 8.7\" Hand Forged Chef Knife, Large High Carbon Steel Blade, Hand Hammered Spine, 13.7\" Overall","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIronclad\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large hand forged chef knife for cooks who prep in volume. An 8.7\" high carbon steel blade and 13.7\" of total length give you reach that a standard 8 inch knife does not. Big onions, whole cabbages, a rack of pork on cook day. This is the knife you pull when the board is full and dinner is for twelve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Ironclad is hand forged in the Serbian style. That means heat, a hammer and a smith who shapes the blade by eye instead of cutting it from a stamped blank. On this knife the hammer work is left on the spine on purpose, so you can see and feel how it was made. Below that, the edge is polished clean. A full tang runs through the handle with steel pins, so the weight sits where your hand is rather than out at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, straight push cuts are where the Ironclad shines. It slices a pork shoulder into steaks, halves a watermelon in one pass and chews through a pile of peppers without you resetting your grip. It also pulls duty at the grill for trimming and portioning cooked meat. It is too long for fine work like peeling or tiny garnish cuts, and it is not meant for bone. If you want something smaller and quicker, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orca-12-hand-forged-chef-knife-carbon-steel-black-rosewood\"\u003eOrca 7\" chef knife\u003c\/a\u003e is the better pick. The full lineup lives in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-knives\"\u003echef knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7\" hand forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e High carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand hammered spine with a polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang with steel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy daily prep, slicing, dicing and BBQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ironclad is the one for the guy who runs the smoker every weekend and cooks for the whole street. It lands well for Father's Day, a retirement, or a birthday for anyone who takes cooking seriously. A knife this size makes a statement in the box, and it will be on the board the next time he cooks. Browse more ideas in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts\"\u003eknife gifts collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash it by hand and dry it right away. Wipe a light coat of food safe oil on the blade before storing. Keep it out of the dishwasher and never leave it soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 8.7 inches too big for a home kitchen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot if you have a decent sized board. The extra length pays off on big produce and roasts. If your counter space is tight, the 7\" Orca is easier to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for brisket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can portion cooked meat well. For long, clean brisket slices, a dedicated slicer like the 11\" Mamba does a better job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the spine hammered and not polished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hammer marks are left from forging on purpose. The spine shows the work, and the edge is where the polish matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship, plus 30 day returns on unused knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlicing a pork shoulder into steaks or halving a watermelon in one pass is what the extra length buys you. For the rest of the jobs a chef knife covers, and the ones it should leave alone, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-is-a-chef-knife-used-for\"\u003ewhat a big chef knife is good for\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232569917660,"sku":"XCC-104","price":262.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/handforgedknife.png?v=1785320826","url":"https:\/\/www.xcutlery.com.au\/products\/ironclad-8-7-hand-forged-chef-knife","provider":"Xcutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}