Orca 12" Hand Forged Chef Knife, High Carbon Steel, Black Rosewood Handle

There are knives that sit in a block and knives that earn their place on the board. The Orca is the second kind. Compact enough to move fast, long enough for serious prep — its 7-inch blade (12 inches overall) strikes the balance professional cooks spend years looking for.

Hand forged from high carbon steel — chosen for one reason above all: it holds an edge. Full-tang construction runs the steel through the black rosewood handle, which darkens beautifully with use. This is a knife that only gets better over time.

Specifications

• Blade: 7" high carbon steel, hand forged
• Overall: 12"
• Construction: Full tang with steel pins
• Handle: Black rosewood
• Use: Everyday prep, slicing, dicing, mincing

Forged One at a Time. Built to Outlive You.

Every Xcutlery blade is individually hand forged by hammer and fire — no stamping, no production lines. Full tang construction, direct-from-forge pricing, and a lifetime warranty on every knife. Free shipping across the US and Australia.

Care Instructions

Hand wash only and dry immediately after use. Wipe a light coat of food-grade mineral oil onto the blade before storing to keep the steel in peak condition for decades.

CLEANING

This is high carbon steel a blade that demands respect. Hand wash it right after the use. We mean, the cut. Dry it before it goes back in its sheath. Moisture can only spoil this blade. And the dishwasher.

OILING

Your Xcutlery blade arrives pre oiled. Keep the ritual alive after every clean and dry, give the steel a light coat of oil. Use our mineral oil or any food safe oil you trust. A well oiled blade doesn't age. It sharpens with time.

SHARPENING

Straight out of the box, this thing is sharp and it'll stay that way for months. But legends maintain their edge. When it's time, run it across our whetstone and bring it back to razor perfect. A dull knife is just metal.