This is a follow up to my last blog, “Quick Tips and Top Picks For 6” and 10” Chef’s Knives”, as this time I will share the best selling culinary knives from my collections over the years. If you are looking to purchase or commission a chef’s knife, then you are in luck as I have spent the last decade honing the designs of each of these. Without further adieu, here they are.
7″ Damascus‑Steel Chef’s Knife
- As the mainstay of the chef’s roll, this 7” chef’s knife is the all-around tool and usually is about $775. Handle options include curly maple, sycamore, koa and is ideal for daily prep tasks. My father likes to say “once you get one of these, you put your other knives away.”
6″ Chef’s Knife
- Similar to the 7” Damascus chef’s knife, the 6” Chef’s Knife has a blade that has a graceful edge for slicing and chopping and is excellent for precision work due to its nimble size. It usually goes for $3,800.
8” Damascus & Black Curly Maple
- For the casual buyer, I based the design of 8” Damascus & Black Curly Maple Chef’s Knife on French, German, and Japanese styles. It has a unique taper along the blade, making the point very fine with a robust heel. This makes it surprisingly lighter than it looks and is great for delicate work. It is also built to be an heirloom passed along to future generations.
For those who take cooking seriously, a custom knife commissioned by Jonas Blade isn’t just a knife, it’s a statement of quality, artistry, and respect for the craft and as previously mentioned can serve also as heirlooms. Commissions do start at $1000.
If you are interested, and even have a vision of what you are looking for in a commission, fill out a contact form at JonasBlade.com to reach me.
About The Author
Zack Jonas was born and raised in Massachusetts in the 1980’s and is still a New Englander today. With his growing love for art over the years, he took an introductory bladesmithing class at MASSart. It was there that he learned one of his most valuable lessons, which is that everyone has some insight worth learning. Today, he is a full-time bladesmith and feels incredibly fortunate to have found his calling.