{"product_id":"ironcrest-handcrafted-chef-knife-carbon-steel-blade","title":"IronCrest Carbon Steel Chef Knife, Hand-Forged and Hardened Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's real weight and balance to a knife that's been hammered into shape by hand rather than stamped out by a machine, and that's exactly what you feel the first time you pick up the IronCrest chef knife. The high-carbon steel blade is forged, ground, and heat-treated one piece at a time using traditional smithing methods, then hardened to HRC60±2 — noticeably tougher than the HRC52±2 you'll find on typical mechanically-produced blades. At 11.02\" (28 cm) end to end with a 6.8\" (17 cm) edge, 3.93\" (10 cm) across at its widest, and a reassuring 0.88 lb (300 g) in the hand, it feels like a knife built to be used, not just displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery stage is shaped by hand, from the forge to the final edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-forged and heat-treated\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ground and heat-treated by hand using traditional smithing methods, so no two blades are stamped from an identical template.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardened to HRC60±2\u003c\/strong\u003e — Noticeably harder than the HRC52±2 typical of mass-produced, mechanically-forged blades, for stronger edge retention and toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for real work\u003c\/strong\u003e — Handles everyday kitchen slicing and stands up to tougher outdoor jobs like cutting wood, thanks to the density that comes from repeated hand-hammering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA genuinely hand-sharpened edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than a machine grind, the edge is set and maintained by skilled smiths using traditional sharpening methods — part of why it holds its bite through demanding use instead of dulling after a few sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-carbon steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHRC60±2 (vs. HRC52±2 typical for mechanically-produced blades)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.02\" (28 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8\" (17 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.93\" (10 cm) at the widest point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.16\" (4 mm) at the thickest point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.88 lb (300 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand heat-treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 chef knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this different from a mass-produced chef knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's forged and ground by hand instead of stamped by machine, then hardened to HRC60±2 — well above the HRC52±2 typical of mechanically-produced knives — which is what gives it its density and edge retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it handle more than kitchen prep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Beyond everyday slicing, the blade's toughness makes it capable of tougher outdoor tasks like cutting wood, so it earns its keep well beyond the cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a sheath or block?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe knife ships on its own — just the blade, with no included sheath or block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it weigh in the hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a substantial knife at 0.88 lb (300 g), with balance that comes from the repeated hand-hammering used to forge the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery order ships free with no minimum, and you have 30 days to return it. Real human support is here at Support@fioriscas.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"[[fioriscas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48030679892133,"sku":"48030679892133","price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/7608\/5157\/files\/product-image-808881150_9bd6349e-658a-4f79-b682-7c4d36b7b19e.jpg?v=1784645532","url":"https:\/\/fioriscas.com\/products\/ironcrest-handcrafted-chef-knife-carbon-steel-blade","provider":"Fioriscas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}