{"product_id":"premium-hand-forged-damascus-all-purpose-chef-knife","title":"12-Inch All-Purpose Damascus Chef Knife with Brass Bolster \u0026 Pakka Wood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eForged Damascus All-Purpose Chef Knife with Brass Bolster and Pakka Wood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe JW Steel Crafts all-purpose Damascus chef knife \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for cooks who need one reliable blade for daily kitchen work. This knife has a 12-inch overall length. The forged Damascus blade handles slicing, chopping, dicing, and detailed prep work without switching knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEvery knife \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis finished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e by hand at JW Steel Crafts. Slight pattern variations in the Damascus steel make each piece unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBlade Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe blade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis forged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e from layered high-carbon Damascus steel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e gives it strong edge retention and smooth cutting performance across repeated use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe 12-inch overall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e gives you enough \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003elength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for large cuts while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ekeeping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e control during fine work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Whether you are breaking down vegetables, slicing proteins, or doing detailed prep, this blade handles it cleanly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHandle and Bolster Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe handle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e from pakka wood. Pakka wood is a resin-stabilised material that resists moisture and wear better than raw wood. It stays firm and comfortable during long prep sessions. The brass bolster sits between the blade and handle. It adds front-end weight for better balance and protects your fingers during heavy cuts. Full tang construction runs through the entire handle, which improves strength and reduces flex during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFinish and Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEach knife is forged and hand-finished at JW Steel Crafts. The layered Damascus pattern is distinct on every blade. No two knives look exactly alike. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e makes the knife a strong option for collectors and serious home cooks alongside your other tools from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/damascus-steel-kitchen-knives-set\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDamascus steel kitchen knife collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDaily vegetable and protein prep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSlicing, chopping, and dicing tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePrecise kitchen cutting work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eProfessional and home kitchen use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGifting for home cooks, chefs, and collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGift Ready For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBirthdays and holidays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAnniversaries and weddings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFather's Day and graduations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGroomsmen gifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCamping and outdoor cooking setups\u003c\/span\u003e\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 scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\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\"\u003e12 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\"\u003eLayered 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\"\u003eBlade Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAll-purpose western chef blade\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\"\u003ePakka 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\"\u003eBrass 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\"\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, hand-finished\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\"\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eIncluded\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\"\u003eEngraving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAvailable on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat makes this different from your other chef knives?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis knife uses a brass bolster and a pakka wood handle. That combination sets it apart from the Gyuto, USA flag handle, and cleaver listings in the JW Steel Crafts store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIs the blade really all-purpose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYes. The western-style blade shape handles chopping, slicing, dicing, and fine prep work equally well. You do not need a second knife for most kitchen tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat is pakka wood, and why is it used?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePakka wood is natural wood stabilised with resin under pressure. It resists moisture, does not crack, and holds its finish longer than untreated wood handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat does the brass bolster do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe brass bolster adds weight near the blade for better balance. It also protects your fingers from slipping forward onto the edge during heavy cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIs this a full tang knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYes. The tang runs the full length of the pakka wood handle for strength and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCan I get my name engraved on this knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYes. Add your engraving request at checkout or message JW Steel Crafts directly with the text and placement you want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIs this knife suitable as a gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYes. The brass bolster, pakka wood handle, and hand-finished Damascus blade make it a strong gift choice for home cooks, chefs, collectors, and outdoor cooking enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDoes the Damascus pattern look the same on every knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eNo. Each knife is hand-forged, so the Damascus pattern is slightly different on every piece. 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