Granton 10" Slicer w/ Granton Edge – Rosewood

Product Description

The favorite carving knife of renowned chef Julia Child, this authentic Granton® Edge Carving/Slicing Knife can be found in every place where a perfect cutting edge is appreciated.

“Often copied, but never duplicated,” with roots dating back to 1601, authentic Granton® Edge knives are made exclusively in Sheffield, England by the Granton Knives Company and were first introduced to the American market by Stoddard’s Cutlery in 1925.  First patented in 1928, this innovative edge consists of scallops (dimples) carved by hand into both sides of the blade all the way down to the cutting edge (imitators have machined scallops that stop just above it).   This gives you the keeness of a hollow ground razor coupled with the strength of an ordinary knife. While there is some truth to the fact that these scallops give the blade a non-stick quality, the real intent of the design was to allow for a much thinner cutting edge without reducing the integrity (rigidity) of the blade.  Almost every major knife manufacturer has attempted to copy the design, but true Granton® Edge knives only come from the factory in Sheffield, England.

Features

• A series of small scallops, expertly precision ground (by hand) alternately on each side of the blade, to ensure that each knife retains a razor sharp cutting edge. The scallops also allow air to enter between the blade and the food product (such as meats and cheese), enabling a cut slice to easily fall away and not stick to the blade
• Handmade solid rosewood handle with 3 brass rivets
• High carbon stainless steel blade for great edge retention (sharpness)
• A non-serrated knife that can easily be revitalized by using a sharpening steel

Specifications

• Blade Length: 10”
• Made from fully hardened and tempered high carbon stainless steel
• Solid rosewood handle
• Carving and slicing of meats, cheese, vegetables and fruits