Concordia and Sanchez Custom Chef's Knives
"Concordia and Sanchez" Chef's Knives Custom Heritage Set
- Size:
- Concordia: Length overall: 13.9" (35.3 cm), Blade Length: 9.0" (22.9 cm), Thickness: .170" (4.3 mm)
- Sanchez: Length overall: 9.9" (25.1 cm), Blade Length: 5.5" (14.0 cm), Thickness: .138" (3.5 mm)
- Case: Length: 15.8" (40.1 cm), Width: 6.6" (16.8 cm), Thickness: 1.0" (2.5 cm)
- Weight:
- Concordia: 15.9 oz. (451 grams)
- Sanchez: 5.3 oz. (150 grams)
- Case: 30.9 oz. (876 grams)
- Blades: 440C high chromium martensitic stainless
steel blades, T3 deep cryogenically treated with triple tempering to
58 HRC
- Bolsters, Fittings: 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel, Mirror polished
- Handles: Lace Amethyst Gemstone (Brazil)
- Case: Hand-carved, hand-dyed leather shoulder
and belly, with top grain leather cover, nylon stitching, stainless
steel snaps
- Knives: This is a great pair, a custom set made
for heritage presentation. The Concordia is my most popular large
chef's knife, technically a Sabatier French design, with a
wide, strong blade and a deep hollow grind with a 12" radius,
creating an incredibly thin, yet tough cutting edge. The longevity
of this type of grind is superior to all other grinds, remaining
incredibly thin for generations. The Concordia has an extended top
front bolster, for a comfortable pinch grip that allows dicing and
chopping on the board. The curve of the blade is perfect for
mincing board work, light or heavy. The spine is thick enough to support use
without flexing, and the handle is broad and full in the hand. The
Sanchez is extremely popular as well, a narrow, crossover blade
capable of fine work, boning, even fillet with a very comfortable
and rounded handle. It's a lightweight knife that is extremely stiff
and true, with an aggressive point that can work in tight, accurate
conditions. The fully tapered tangs help balance the weight of
the knives, and the spines of both knives are clean and smooth for
easy cleaning and comfort.
- The steel chosen for these knives is
Food Contact Safe 440C high chromium martensitic
stainless steel, my most requested steel for a reason. When
properly treated, it's a dependable, reliable workhorse of
extremely high corrosion resistance, good toughness and high
wear resistance. The high chromium of 440C along with the high
carbon and moderate molybdenum results in profuse chromium carbides, increasing
corrosion resistance as well as wear resistance. To bring
this steel to its zenith, I used my proprietary T3 deep
cryogenic process in heat treating this blade; it's a highly
detailed, extremely sophisticated process that takes 33
individual steps and takes over a week long. The result of this is
incredibly wear-resistant blades that have extremely high carbide
development, fine grain, and extremely high corrosion
resistance. Asperity is
reduced; the microstructure development is superior to any other
typical handmade knives, and far above any factory or
manufactured knives. This is, simply put, 440C at its
very finest advanced condition. I've applied a
razor-keen single bevel cutting edge to both knives.
- I bolstered the knives with zero-care 304 high chromium, high
nickel stainless steel bolsters, which are contoured, rounded and
finished for a comfortable feel. The bolsters are secured with
zero-clearance peened pins and dovetailed to bed the
handle scales.
The front bolsters are sealed and rounded at the faces, the rear bolsters
are wide and support the rear quillon that locks the handle
into the hand in the Concordia. The rear bolster of the
Sanchez is comfortable and rounded in the palm of the hand.
- The handle scales of this knife are a
gemstone chosen by my client, and are Lace Amethyst from
Brazil. This is a hard, durable stone, with a long pedigree,
cherished since ancient times. I carefully selected
bookmatched scales, with a nice pattern that compliments
each knife. The Concordia has a straight layering
fortification profile
and the Sanchez features an attractive curve of the crystal
forms. This is a complex gem, with incredible layers and
interlocking patterns in violet-purple hue ranging to white
and clear. The gem is more beautiful the closer it's
examined.
- The knives feel solid in the
hand, with very strong, thin edges, suited to thin and
razor-keen cutting, and are both
Food Contact
Safe.
- Case: My client requested a case suited to
longevity and care, so I created a hand-carved case of stacked
leather shoulder, inside covers of leather belly, and an outer cover
of top grain leather. I stitched it with Chestnut-colored nylon, and
incorporated stainless steel snaps. The entire case is
lacquer-sealed for longevity.
- A beautiful, heritage heirloom pair of tools suited for
generations of use and treasure!
Thanks, J. N. !
Hi Jay!
I am trying to think of a way to describe these two knife sets but words like beautiful or magnificent
do not do them justice. I have read many different replies on your site from people that say the pictures
do not do them justice and they are sooo right! It seems odd in a way to describe a knife as beautiful
but that is exactly what they are. They are truly impressive to hold in my hand and marvel at the beauty
of not only the appearance but also the exquisite workmanship you have put into these knives. I cannot
imagine how you manage to make such a seamless transition on the handle from the bolsters to the gemstone.
The blades are perfect! They are unbelievably sharp, and the mirror finish really sets them apart from
all other kitchen knives.
The Concordia is really an awesome knife and this is where the pictures cannot relay the true feel and size of the
knife. The extended front bolster on it is perfect. I do not know why all knives are not made using that feature.
It really adds to not only the safety in handling the knife but also the control while cutting. But, that is just me.
I know a lot of people may not care for that but I would urge all looking for a knife like this to consider it.
The Sanchez is equally awesome and will be the go-to knife for the daily kitchen cutting tasks.
The gemstone handle on each of these is really beautiful. The amethyst and lapis lazuli handles are truly one of a
kind on knives like this.
I have already shown both of these sets to people and the first word they all use is
beautiful. It is almost deceiving that something so beautiful can be so functional as a working tool for the kitchen.
I take some pride also that I know they are personalized by me for my family.
They are unique and will never be duplicated!
I wish I could brag about my new knife sets to all of your clients and show them what awesome sets they are but they
will have to settle for pictures. I hope they all remember that the real thing in their hand is so much better!
Thank you Jay.
You have made two great sets of chef’s kitchen knives that will used
and passed down in my family for many years to come.
--J.
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