{"product_id":"handmade-fire-pattern-damascus-chef-knife-olive-wood-and-black-resin-handle-full-tang-professional-kitchen-knife","title":"13-Inch Fire Pattern Damascus Chef Knife — Olive Wood Handle, Brass Pins \u0026 Dark Bolster | JW Steel Crafts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jwsteelcrafts-collection-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis fire-pattern \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/chef-knife\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus chef knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a single professional kitchen knife built for daily prep work. The overall length is 13 inches with an 8-inch blade. The handle is shaped from olive wood and secured with brass pins. A dark bolster sits between the blade and handle. Full tang construction runs through the entire handle length for strength and balance throughout every cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe fire pattern forms naturally during the Damascus forging process. No two blades carry an identical pattern, which makes every knife visually unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe blade is forged from layered high-carbon Damascus steel in a fire pattern finish. The fire pattern is a result of the forge-welding and folding process during blade construction, not a surface treatment applied afterward. The layered structure builds consistent edge retention and cutting strength through repeated daily use. The 8-inch blade gives you enough length for large protein slicing, full vegetable prep, and detailed cutting work without switching to a second knife. The thin-edge geometry reduces drag and cuts through food cleanly with less effort. Full tang construction runs the full length of the olive wood handle and spreads weight evenly from blade tip to handle base for stable and controlled cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe handle is shaped from olive wood. Olive wood is a dense, fine-grained hardwood with a warm, natural tone and tight grain pattern. It provides a firm, secure grip through both dry and slightly damp kitchen conditions. Two brass pins run through the primary olive wood section and lock the handle scales firmly to the full tang. The dark bolster at the blade-to-handle transition contains two smaller pins arranged vertically near the blade shoulder. Some versions of this knife also include a mosaic pin centered in the olive wood section for added visual detail. The dark bolster material provides front-end weight for better cutting balance and protects fingers from sliding onto the blade edge during heavy prep work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHand-wash this knife and dry it straight away after use. Do not put it in a dishwasher. Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to protect the edge. Apply a thin coat of food-grade mineral oil to the blade occasionally to maintain the Damascus surface between uses. Sharpen with a whetstone when the edge begins to dull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDaily meat slicing, vegetable prep, and general kitchen cutting tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrecision cutting and detailed prep work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProfessional chef and serious home kitchen use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCollectors of single-blade handmade Damascus kitchen knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGifting for chefs, home cooks, and Damascus knife enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e13 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFire pattern Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOlive wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDark bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePin Detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTwo brass pins on handle, two bolster pins, mosaic pin on select versions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHand-forged fire pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a fire pattern Damascus blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe fire pattern forms during forging when layered steel is folded and welded under a hammer. The flowing, flame-like surface pattern is a natural result of the forging process, not a surface coating or etching applied afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs every blade unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYes. Each blade is hand-forged so the fire pattern varies on every knife. No two blades look exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the overall length and blade length of this knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e The knife measures 13 inches overall with an 8-inch blade and a 5-inch olive wood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the brass pins on the handle for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe brass pins lock the olive wood handle scales firmly to the full tang. They also add a warm visual contrast against the olive wood grain and dark bolster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs olive wood a durable handle material?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYes. Olive wood is a dense, fine-grained hardwood that holds its surface finish well through regular kitchen use. Hand-wash and dry the handle after each use to maintain it over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this knife suitable for professional kitchen use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYes. The fire pattern Damascus blade, full tang construction, and 13-inch overall length make it suitable for both professional kitchens and serious home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47589587353858,"sku":"JW-CF-2586","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/3948\/1858\/files\/handmade-fire-pattern-damascus-chef-knife-olive-wood-and-black-resin-handle-full-tang-professional-kitchen-knife-jw-steelcrafts-2067184.jpg?v=1774532634","url":"https:\/\/specialtyfoodsource.com\/products\/handmade-fire-pattern-damascus-chef-knife-olive-wood-and-black-resin-handle-full-tang-professional-kitchen-knife","provider":"Specialty Food Source","version":"1.0","type":"link"}