Some knives are made. Others feel like they were earned—pulled from fire, shaped with intent, and finished just enough to let their story show. The Big Wave 7” Chef Knife falls squarely in the latter camp.
Forged from 1095 high carbon steel, this blade is built for serious work. It takes a razor edge, holds it with conviction, and develops a natural patina over time—marking each meal like rings in a well-lived tree. The brute de forge finish leaves a portion of the blade in its raw, forged state, a quiet nod to the hammer and heat that brought it into existence.
At 7 inches, the blade offers precision without sacrificing authority—equally at home slicing vegetables paper-thin or breaking down a cut of meat with confidence. The full flat grind ensures clean, efficient cuts, minimizing resistance and maximizing control.
The handle is where this knife finds its soul. Crafted from cast black cherry burl, each one is unique—swirling grain, deep character, and a natural warmth that fits the hand like it belongs there. Paired with a nickel silver bolster and secured by stainless steel pins, the whole package is as sturdy as it is striking.
Blade Steel: 1095 High Carbon Steel
Blade Length: 7 inches
Overall Length: 11.25 inches
Handle Material: Cast Black Cherry Burl
Bolster: Nickel Silver
Pins: Stainless Steel
Grind: Full Flat with Brute de Forge Finish
This isn’t a flashy kitchen accessory. It’s a dependable, honest tool—built to do its job well and look better doing it with every passing year.
Some knives are made. Others feel like they were earned—pulled from fire, shaped with intent, and finished just enough to let their story show. The Big Wave 7” Chef Knife falls squarely in the latter camp.
Forged from 1095 high carbon steel, this blade is built for serious work. It takes a razor edge, holds it with conviction, and develops a natural patina over time—marking each meal like rings in a well-lived tree. The brute de forge finish leaves a portion of the blade in its raw, forged state, a quiet nod to the hammer and heat that brought it into existence.
At 7 inches, the blade offers precision without sacrificing authority—equally at home slicing vegetables paper-thin or breaking down a cut of meat with confidence. The full flat grind ensures clean, efficient cuts, minimizing resistance and maximizing control.
The handle is where this knife finds its soul. Crafted from cast black cherry burl, each one is unique—swirling grain, deep character, and a natural warmth that fits the hand like it belongs there. Paired with a nickel silver bolster and secured by stainless steel pins, the whole package is as sturdy as it is striking.
Blade Steel: 1095 High Carbon Steel
Blade Length: 7 inches
Overall Length: 11.25 inches
Handle Material: Cast Black Cherry Burl
Bolster: Nickel Silver
Pins: Stainless Steel
Grind: Full Flat with Brute de Forge Finish
This isn’t a flashy kitchen accessory. It’s a dependable, honest tool—built to do its job well and look better doing it with every passing year.