Steel & hardness: Japanese VG-10 stainless steel with 67-layer Damascus construction · 60 HRC ±1. Unplated Damascus finish.
Handle material: 100% solid natural Italian olivewood. No Pakkawood. Individually shaped and hand-finished.
The Route 83 Signature Boning Knife is handcrafted for precise boning and trimming. Its considered blade shape and balanced weight provide strength, accuracy and control. The extended blade is designed for removing fat, trimming larger cuts and working cleanly around meat and joints.
The blade is made from high-quality Japanese VG-10 67-layer Damascus steel and heat-treated to 60 HRC ±1. This considered hardness provides a practical balance of sharpness, edge retention and durability. Hand-hammered detailing gives the blade its distinctive character while helping food release during cutting.
The solid natural olive wood handle is individually shaped and finished by hand. Its multidimensional form creates a natural grip between the first and second fingers, providing comfort and control. Natural variations in grain and colour give each handle its own distinctive character.
A stainless-steel end cap adds strength and acts as a counterweight, contributing to the knife’s considered balance from handle to blade. Every Route 83 knife is handcrafted to consistent standards of blade geometry, construction, balance and finish.
Care
Hand wash with warm water and mild detergent, then dry immediately. Do not place the knife in a dishwasher. Do not soak the knife. Oiling is optional; a light application of food-safe oil can refresh the hardwood handle’s appearance.
Will the blade chip during barbecue and kitchen prep?
Made for clean, controlled trimming and slicing, with steel and blade geometry selected for practical toughness and lasting sharpness. Chipping is unlikely with correct use. Cutting through bone, twisting, prying or striking hard surfaces can damage the edge.
How do I care for this handle?
Hand wash your solid natural Italian olivewood handle and dry immediately. Do not soak or put it in a dishwasher. Oiling is optional; a light application of food-safe oil can refresh the wood’s appearance.
Route 83 Signature Boning & Trimming Knife - Olive Wood Handle
PRODUCT INFO
Blade steel: High-quality VG-10 67-layer Damascus steel, constructed with a high-carbon cutting core and 66 layers of stainless-steel cladding. The layered cladding creates the distinctive flowing pattern across the blade.
Rockwell Hardness: 60 HRC ±1
Tang: three quarter tang
Blade length: 13.5 cm (5 1/2 in)
Total knife length: 25.8 cm (10 1/4 in)
Weight per knife: 110 grams (3 7/8 oz)
Comes with a premium wood storage box.
NOTE
Each Route 83 knife is handcrafted and unique. Natural variations between knives are expected. The blade and handle are made from carefully selected materials that will develop their own character with use.