Steelport - 8" Carbon Steel Chef's Knife - 65 HRC, Made in USA

The chef knife is the most important tool in your knife kit, used for 90% + of kitchen tasks. If one were to only own a single knife – this should be it. This 8” chef knife is the first and flagship offering from STEELPORT, designed for everything from large projects to quick chopping in the kitchen.

Blade Shape

The overall shape of STEELPORT blades are defined by considering best functionality and comfort. Steelport's 8” Chef Knife is designed with a “Sheepsfoot” tip so the user can still safely use their hand as a guide while using the tip of the knife. A “finger groove” is added to our chef knives at the heel of the blade to allow for comfort and control while holding the knife in the preferred pinch-hold. All the surfaces are processed to ensure a comfortable soft touch to help with long-term comfort. This includes rounding the spine of the knife.

Blade Material / Heat Treat

STEELPORT knives have solid one-piece traditional drop forged construction from blade tip to end cap with an integral bolster for a well-balanced and long-lasting knife. Through STEELPORT’s proprietary differential heat treatment, American 52100 Carbon Steel achieves an unmatched 65HRC hardness at the blade for exceptional long-lasting sharpness, while maintaining a softer 30HRC spine for lifelong durability. The bolster and spine are hand-polished smooth for a supremely comfortable pinch grip hold.

Handle

STEELPORT handles are contoured to accommodate any hand, offering a unique 2" height at the blade heel for finger clearance. All STEELPORT handles, are constructed using Oregon Big Leaf Maple Burl, a locally sourced, naturally unique burl wood, stabilized with resin to meet tough kitchen requirements and won’t shrink or swell. 

About STEELPORT Knife Co. 

STEELPORT Knife Co. is a small team dedicated to producing the most trusted kitchen knives available. STEELPORT'S work combines premium materials, traditional forging technique, and American heirloom craftsmanship. Manufactured and sharpen each knife by hand in Portland, Oregon.

STEELPORT Knife Co. is reintroducing heirloom American-forged carbon steel cutlery. Delivering trusted performance, exceptional design, and handcrafted individuality through rigorous attention to detail.

STEELPORT Knife Co. believes in craftsmanship without compromise. Each knife produced has a beautiful individuality only found in handcrafted products that use natural materials. No two wooden handles or blades can have identical grain patterns, and each knife will patina a little differently over time, telling a story of all the meals it has helped prepare.

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