Wagon Wheel Home Butcher

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The materials for this knife rested against the historic Opaki Racecourse stables for more than a century, untouched as motorised vehicles with wheels of alloy and tyres of rubber roared past and the seasons flashed by. Then, one fateful day Benjamin came along and everything changed... Victorian-era wrought iron tyre—hammer-welded for enduring resilience in colonial New Zealand—now clads a tough 80CrV2 core, accented with nickel shims that reveal striking fibrous grain patterns of old blacksmith work fused with new. A wrought iron bolster echoes that ancient craftsmanship. The handle, carved from a spoke of the same historic wagon wheel, delivers perfect balance and grip for heavy prep—history literally in hand, forged to become a generational heirloom. The custom display stand, shaped from another section of that weathered spoke, completes the transformation. Blade length: 200mm Overall length: 340mm Year: 2025Artist: Benjamin Madden ⚔️ If you would like to purchase this piece but live outside of New Zealand or Australia, please contact us directly to discuss your international shipping options. Thank you! Show more