{"product_id":"hand-forged-fire-damascus-full-tang-kitchen-knife-blue-pakka-wood","title":"Hand-forged Fire Damascus Full-Tang Kitchen Knife – Blue Pakka Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis handmade Fire Damascus chef knife is built for precise, confident cutting across every daily kitchen task. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe 6-inch blade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003egives you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e enough length for efficient chopping and slicing while keeping the knife compact enough for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efull board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e At 11 inches overall, it sits between a standard 8-inch chef knife and a longer slicing knife — a versatile size for both professional kitchens and serious home cooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe blade is made from Fire Damascus steel — a layered high-carbon Damascus construction that produces a bright, flowing wave pattern across the full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eblade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e The forge-welding process that creates this pattern also builds strong edge retention and cutting stability into the steel. The contrast between the light and dark layers is sharper and more vivid than standard twist Damascus, giving this knife a distinctive look alongside other Damascus blades in a collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe blue pakkawood handle measures 5 inches and is fitted with a polished steel bolster and two steel pins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBlue pakkawood is a compressed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ewood and resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e composite that resists moisture, does not warp, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eholds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e its deep blue color under regular kitchen use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e The marbled blue tone gives this knife a bold visual character that stands apart from natural wood-handled knives. The polished steel bolster adds front-end balance and protects the handle at the blade junction during heavy cutting tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFull tang construction runs the blade steel through the full length of the handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis keeps the knife balanced and structurally strong during both light slicing and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eheavier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e chopping \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKnife Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\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\"\u003eDetail\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\"\u003eSpecification\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\"\u003e11 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 Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e6 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\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5 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 Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHandmade Fire Damascus — layered high-carbon 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\"\u003eDamascus Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFlowing wave, high-contrast finish\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\"\u003eEdge Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDouble bevel\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\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlue pakkawood (compressed wood and resin)\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\"\u003ePolished 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\"\u003ePins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSteel — 2-pin construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHandmade Fire Damascus steel with bright, flowing wave pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e6-inch blade — compact for control, long enough for efficient prep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e11-inch overall length with a 5-inch blue pakkawood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePolished steel bolster for front-end balance and handle protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFull tang construction for strength and balance throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDouble bevel edge for clean cutting on both right and left-handed use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBlue pakkawood — moisture resistant, color stable, firm grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEach blade carries a unique high-contrast Fire Damascus finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat This Knife Does Best\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDaily Prep Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe 6-inch blade handles chopping onions, herbs, and vegetables quickly and with good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eboard control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e. It is long enough to work efficiently without the bulk of a larger chef knife on smaller cutting tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMeat and Protein Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eUse this knife for trimming boneless cuts, slicing chicken breasts, portioning fish fillets, and breaking down medium-size cuts of beef and pork. The double bevel edge cuts cleanly on both the push and pull strokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePrecision Slicing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe tapered tip and fine-ground edge make this knife well-suited for scoring, fine dicing, and controlled slicing, where a heavier knife would feel clumsy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Story Behind This Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIn feudal Japan, the art of sword-making — known as tamahagane forging — involved folding and layering steel repeatedly to remove impurities and create a blade with both a hard edge and a flexible spine. Japanese bladesmiths understood centuries before modern metallurgy that different types of steel had different strengths. By combining them through layering, they could build a blade that held a sharper edge than hard steel alone and bent without cracking like soft steel alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen Japanese knife-making traditions crossed into kitchen tools during the Meiji era of the late 1800s, these same layering principles followed. The chef knife — originally a Western tool — was refined through Japanese forging methods into lighter, thinner, and sharper blades than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEuropean smiths had produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e. Fire Damascus carries that same layered construction today. The bright, high-contrast wave pattern on this blade is not decorative — it is the visible result of the same steel-layering method that made Japanese blades legendary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat is Fire Damascus steel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFire Damascus is a style of layered Damascus steel forging that produces a brighter, higher-contrast wave pattern compared to standard twist or raindrop Damascus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHow is this different from the blue pakkawood 10-piece set?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe 10-piece set \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003euses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e blue pakkawood handles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eacross a full\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eof knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, including a cleaver, bread knife, and boning knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIs a 6-inch blade suitable as a primary chef's knife?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYes — for most home cooking tasks. A 6-inch blade handles vegetables, boneless proteins, herbs, and general prep efficiently. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat is a double bevel edge?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA double bevel edge is sharpened on both sides of the blade — the standard for most Western and general-purpose kitchen knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHow do I care for a Fire Damascus blade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHand wash with mild soap and dry immediately after use. Avoid dishwashers and prolonged soaking. Use wooden or plastic cutting boards — hard surfaces damage the edge faster. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/damascus-steel-kitchen-knives-set\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHandmade Damascus Steel Chef Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/handmade-chef-knife-sets\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHandmade Chef Knife Sets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/custom-handmade-damascus-steel-chef-knife-kitchen-knife-perfect-gift-dk-0226\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43555508027598,"sku":"JW-CF-2446","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/5298\/2222\/files\/reddish-board-blue-grip-cutlery.webp?v=1780795127","url":"https:\/\/shop.lotzoutdoors.com\/products\/hand-forged-fire-damascus-full-tang-kitchen-knife-blue-pakka-wood","provider":"Lotz Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}