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Carbon-steel utility knife with a pale ash handle on a muted blue-grey surface
Kitchen Knives · Utility knife

Utility Knife 160, Carbon, Ash

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A 160 mm carbon-steel utility knife with a pale ash handle, for cooks who like a blade with a patina.

Available to request

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About this utility knife

This is a slightly longer utility knife, made in 80CrV2 carbon steel. It is lively on the board and exceptionally easy to sharpen, and it will gradually take on a distinctive patina as it is used.

The 160 mm blade is long enough for slicing salami, ham or a sandwich, and short enough for delicate work. It suits cooks who are comfortable with the extra attention carbon steel asks for.

The pale ash handle is oval in section, with a relaxed taper.

Craft details

The blade has a hand-finished satin surface that lets the patina develop evenly. Ash scales are shaped, pinned and oiled.

Care guidance

  • Carbon steel will darken as it works. That patina is normal and protective; it is not a fault.
  • Wipe the blade clean whenever you switch between onions, citrus, tomatoes or anything acidic, and wash and dry thoroughly after use.
  • Never use a dishwasher and never leave the knife wet, even for a short time. Surface rust can form within hours.
  • If you store the knife for a while, wipe the blade with a very thin film of food-safe oil.
  • Use the honing or maintenance method suited to this knife and its edge; re-sharpen when needed. Avoid cutting bone, frozen food or hard shells.
  • Store in a blade guard, a knife block or on a magnetic rack, never loose in a drawer.

Full care guide

Object PassportUtility Knife 160, Carbon, Ash

Materials

Blade
80CrV2 carbon steel
Handle
Ash, oil finish
Fixings
Stainless steel pins

Dimensions

Blade length
160 mm
Overall length
285 mm
Blade height at heel
31 mm
Spine thickness
2.2 mm
Weight
Approx. 120 g

Specification

Hardness
Approx. 60–62 HRC
Grind
Flat with a convex edge
Edge
Symmetrical, approx. 14–16° per side
Profile
Straight edge, slight tip lift
Handle shape
Relaxed oval
Catalogue ref. MO-KN-09 Kitchen Knives Available to request Age restriction 18+
Delivery & returns

What happens after you enquire.

Delivery

Availability, production time, delivery options and costs are confirmed individually after your enquiry. We do not promise dispatch times we cannot keep.

Returns

You have statutory rights to cancel and return goods bought online. The details, and how they apply to knives, are in our returns information.

Age checks

We arrange age verification separately before agreeing a knife purchase. Someone aged 18 or over must be there to receive the parcel.

Questions

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