Maher Knives 26C3 Carbon Steel (Spicy White) Walnut Burl handle

Maher Knives 26C3 Carbon Steel (Spicy White) Walnut Burl handle:

Maher is a knife maker from Maitland NSW who mostly makes customs knives.
If your familiar with the Australian knife scene than Maher won't be new news.

Craig is one of a few makers in Australia that is actual "fulltime knife maker".
This is not a hobby.
His work very popular, and normally comes with many months in a waiting list.

Craig was made 2 knives for us.
No waiting list.
Available now.

A truly unique knife

"Each knife is unique, hand made with high quality materials, no two will ever be exactly the same."

The distal taper (thickness of a knife from heel to tip) is a little different to most knives.
It starts off thicker behind the heel and gradually gets a lot thinner. The top end is very thin.
When I asked Maher about this he said:

"Definitely deliberate, I forge everything I make. So most of the taper is forged in.
I’m also a fan of thin tips but still having meat at the heel for heavier work......"

"......I try to find a balance between what performs well but isn’t too thin.......I really enjoy cooking, and the geometry I use is what works for me in the kitchen."

This creates a knife with a more durable heel and a tip that blasts through food.
Simple put: Very practical.

"I tend to aim for the first third of the blade being nice and thin actually.
I also find it also helps me to balance the knives, I always aim for a balance point on my makers mark.
That way I can use lighter handle materials and achieve a balanced blade."

About 26C3 Carbon Steel (Spicy White):
26C3 is a very high carbon steel. Originally developed for making scalpels and razorblades.
It has very fine grain structure and the highest potential for sharpness.

Typical alloy composition:
Carbon – 1.25%
Chromium –0.30%
Manganese – 0.40%
Phosphorus – 0.020%
Max Sulphur – 0.010

Brand: Maher
Knife type: Gyuto (Chefs Knife)
Steel: 26C3 Carbon Steel (Spicy White), soft steel cladding (san mai)
Finish: Custom (Forced patina)
Blade length: 203mm
Blade thickness: 3.86mm@ handle, 0.75mm@ tip
Overall length: 354mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Weight: 202g
RHC: ?
Bevel: Double
Handle: Stabilized Walnut Burl handle G10 spacer

* This knife may patina over time or if mistreated. Normal Japanese knife care is advised. Check out Maher's Care instructions also.

*Knife oil and Sabitoru Rust Eraser  is advised.

Maher's Website: https://www.maherknives.com/

Maher's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maherknives/

Hi, my name is Leigh, and I’m a chef from Newcastle, Australia.

I’ve been cooking professionally for over 20 years in some of Australia’s top restaurants, and I’m currently cooking at The Signal Box in Newcastle.

Over the years (since 2018), I’ve put together a small collection of high-quality Japanese knives and whetstones that I personally recommend. Basically, if I wouldn’t use it in a professional kitchen, I don’t sell it. Read More