Signature Butcher Knife 12″

The Signature Butcher’s Knife is a long, substantial knife designed for carving, portioning and preparing large cuts of meat. Its 12½-inch blade provides the reach needed for larger cuts, while the balanced construction and purpose-designed handle provide control throughout long slicing and carving strokes. The broad blade also makes it useful for preparing larger vegetables.

The blade uses a Japanese VG-10 cutting core hardened to 60 HRC ±1, clad in 66 layers of stainless Damascus steel for a total 67-layer construction. The blade is acid etched to create Route 83’s distinctive Kamo black Damascus finish.

The handle is made from solid natural American walnut and individually shaped and finished by hand. Its multi-dimensional shape provides a natural grip between the first and second fingers, helping with control and allowing the knife to sit securely in the hand without unnecessary grip pressure.

Stainless-steel handle caps provide strength and act as a counterweight, helping balance the long blade from tip to handle.

Each knife is supplied in a premium storage box.

SPECIFICATIONS

Steel: Japanese VG-10 cutting core with 66 layers of stainless Damascus cladding, 67 layers in total
Hardness: 60 HRC ±1
Finish: acid-etched Kamo black Damascus
Blade length: 12½ in / 32 cm
Overall length: 18 in / 45.5 cm
Weight: 13 oz / 375 g
Handle: solid natural American walnut, individually shaped and finished by hand

CARE

Route 83 stainless-steel knives require straightforward care. Wash by hand with warm water and mild detergent and dry after use. The blade does not require oiling and is suitable for normal food preparation, including acidic ingredients.

Natural walnut handles require no routine oiling. If desired, an occasional application of food-safe oil can be used to enhance the natural grain and appearance of the timber.

NATURAL MATERIALS

Natural hardwood varies in grain, color and character. This natural variation is limited to the appearance of the handle and does not affect the knife’s dimensions, construction, balance or performance.