This multi-use medium knife can be used for any daily task in the kitchen from chopping an apple to trimming meat. An outstanding carbon steel knife made by one man, Master Shin In-Young, in the oldest blacksmith shop in South Korea. In 2016 the Korean government awarded Master Shin In-Young with the highest title, recognizing his rare, traditional skills and outstanding talent, naming him the first ever Intangible Cultural Treasure. When cared for properly, your knife will serve you well for decades to come. Handle: Chestnut or oak wood, shade-dried for years to achieve the correct weight, stability and water resistance. Blade: Carbon steel. L:10" Handle L:4.75" / Blade L:5.25" x W:1.3" Made in South Korea Master Shin In-Young is the head blacksmith of Master Shin's Anvil and owns the oldest blacksmith shop in South Korea, established in 1845. At age 13 he began his apprenticeship and at 17 he became a master, an unprecedented achievement even today. In 2016, the Korean government awarded him with the highest title, recognizing his rare, traditional skills and outstanding talent and naming him an Intangible Cultural Treasure. Following old-world techniques and traditional minimalistic design, Master Shin creates high-quality, functional pieces that are also durable works of art.
