{"product_id":"breaking-knife-hand-forged-micarta","title":"Breaking Knife, Hand Forged Carbon Steel with Black Micarta Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA breaking knife is the straighter cousin of the cimeter. Where a cimeter curves through its whole length and climbs to a raised point, a breaking knife runs a long mostly straight edge with only a gentle sweep at the front. This one is a 10 inch breaking knife in 1095 high carbon steel, with black canvas micarta scales over a full tang and a hand tooled leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1095 high carbon steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark gray hand forged, mirror bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack canvas micarta, brass pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand tooled leather sheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngraving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 dollars per piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged and finished by hand in High Point, North Carolina.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime warranty against defects, free sharpening for life.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe steel is 1095 high carbon, which takes a keen edge and comes back on a stone quickly. The finish is dark gray off the hammer with faint marks across the flat and a wide bevel polished mirror bright. The shape is what separates this from a cimeter. The edge is long and mostly straight and sweeps only gently to the point, so it tracks in a line instead of following a curve. The trade is rust, since carbon steel darkens with use and will spot if it is left wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCanvas micarta is layered cloth set in resin, shaped like a wood scale but with none of the movement. It does not swell, shrink or take up water, and it never needs oiling. The finish is matte black with a fine tooth, so the grip firms up rather than turning slick when hands are wet. Three brass pins run through the scales into the steel, and the tang shows as a bright line all round the outside of the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the knife for the straight cuts in a home butchery session, dividing a large piece into portions and then trimming them square. The long flat edge lets a whole slice come off in one pass, and the stiffness keeps the cut where it is aimed. It suits hunters portioning game and cooks working through a bulk meat order. It is not built for chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe leather\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sheath is cut to the shape of this blade, so the knife goes in snug. The leather is vegetable tanned. A welt is sewn into the seam so the stitching sits clear of the edge, a wide belt loop is stitched to the back, and a snap strap closes over the handle. The cream stitching is done by hand. The face carries a basket weave stamp inside a carved border, worked into damp leather so the weave sits proud and the border frames it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the plain working choice in the batch, bought for what the blade does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunters portioning venison and hogs at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome butchers working through a bulk meat order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who prefers a handle that needs no upkeep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe breaking knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tooled leather sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA care card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEvery piece is different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach blade is forged, ground, heat treated and sharpened by hand, so runs stay small and no two come out identical. The hammer marks and the depth of the stamping on the sheath vary from the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash in warm water and dry it straight away. Never leave it standing in the sink and never put it in a dishwasher. The gray patina that builds with use is normal and protects the steel underneath. Put a light coat of food safe mineral oil on it before it goes away. Sharpen on a stone following the bevel already there. More in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-care-sharpening\"\u003eknife care and sharpening page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePut a name on it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaser engraving is 20 dollars per piece and you add it on this page. Around 30 characters fits on a blade or a handle, so a name and a date sits better than a long message. We send a proof image before the laser runs, and it adds 3 to 5 business days. See the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/engraving\"\u003eengraving page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a breaking knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e A butcher blade with a long mostly straight edge that sweeps only gently to the point. It is used for dividing a large cut and trimming portions square.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from a cimeter?\u003c\/strong\u003e A cimeter curves through its whole length and rises to a point above the handle line. A breaking knife is straighter and stiffer, with only a gentle sweep at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is micarta?\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered canvas set in resin. It does not swell or shrink, needs no oiling, and stays grippy when wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this steel rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e It can. Dry it after washing and oil it lightly before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, hand wash only and dry it straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow sharp is it out of the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e Every blade is sharpened by hand before it ships. Free sharpening for life is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the curved version, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/butcher-cimeter-knife-rosewood\"\u003ehand forged butcher cimeter with a rosewood handle\u003c\/a\u003e, or the longer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/damascus-butcher-cimeter-buffalo-horn\"\u003eDamascus cimeter with a buffalo horn handle\u003c\/a\u003e. More sits in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleaver-butcher\"\u003ecleavers and butcher knives\u003c\/a\u003e, in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/high-carbon-1095\"\u003e1095 high carbon steel\u003c\/a\u003e, and in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kitchen-knives\"\u003ekitchen knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viper Edge USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44140535840886,"sku":"VEF-BUT-HC-BRK-706","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2427\/9670\/files\/hand-forged-breaking-knife-black-micarta_04c31e92-7ba8-4acf-a606-e88c6a59671a.jpg?v=1788796218","url":"https:\/\/viperedgeforge.com\/products\/breaking-knife-hand-forged-micarta","provider":"Viper Edge USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}