Hand forged Swedish Elmax stainless steel kitchen and chef knives

[John Neeman]

These are the prototypes of John Neeman kitchen knives series. Hand forged Swedish powder metallurgy Elmax stainless steel blades of HRC 61 hardness. Dry ice/cryogenic (-70 of Celsium) hardened. River white sand blow mate finish for the blade. Lapland curly birch handles. Oak wall holder/rack. Steel from Sweden. Wood for the handles from Finland.

1. Chef 11.5"
Overall length: 16.5" (420mm)
Blade length: 11.5" (292mm)
Handle length: 5" (128mm)
Blade width: 2.6" (68mm)
Blade thickness: 0.090" (2.3mm)
Hardness: HRC 61

2. Chef 9.5"
Overall length: 14.8" (376mm)
Blade length: 9.5" (241mm)
Handle length: 5.3" (128mm)
Blade width: 2.5" (63mm)
Blade thickness: 0.078" (2.2mm)
Hardness: HRC 61

3. Chef 7.5"
Overall length: 12.2" (310mm)
Blade length: 7.5" (190mm)
Handle length: 5" (128mm)
Blade width: 2" (51mm)
Blade thickness: 0.086" (2.2mm)
Hardness: HRC 61

4. Fillet knife
Overall length: 12.6" (320mm)
Blade length: 7.3" (185mm)
Handle length: 4.8" (123mm)
Blade width: 1" (25mm)
Blade thickness:0.066" (1.7mm)
Hardness: HRC 61

5. Utility knife
Overall length: 10.4" (265mm)
Blade length: 6.1" (155mm)
Handle length: 4.6" (118mm)
Blade width: 1" (26mm)
Blade thickness: 0.082" (2.1mm)
Hardness: HRC 61

6. Small knife
Overall length: 9.1 (232mm)
Blade length: 4.6" (117mm)
Handle length: 4.6" (118mm)
Blade width: 1" (24mm)
Blade thickness: 0.066" (1.7mm)
Hardness: HRC 61

 

[R.Russell]

These look gorgeous and very practical. Where will they be offered?

 

[John Neeman]

They will be available for ordering from our website in a while - so far direct orders accepted.