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Indian Rosewood Steak Knife
I made several knives for kitchen food prep, but this steak knife was one I could actually set the table with. Slender and sharp, this knife does well slicing through cooked meats. The knife features an East Indian rosewood handle and matte finish on the blade. I actually made an identical pair of rough cut blades, but have only finished the sharpening and handle of this one. I'll get around to finishing the other so Alexa and I can have a matching set, soon.
Required Resources: 5 hours, $35
Size: 8" x 1" x 0.75"
Materials: AEBL Stainless Steel, East Indian Rosewood, 2 part, Quick Cure Epoxy.
Finish: Tung Oil
Tools: Band Saw, Belt Sander, Orbital Sander, Hack Saw, Whetting Stone, Water Jet
New Techniques:
See the Cutlery Set break down for the knife making process.
Lessons Learned:
Rosewood - The Itch You Must Scratch: Put plainly, East Indian rosewood is semi-toxic. For this reason, I always wear a respirator mask when working with it. Apparently that's not enough though. Rosewood is also a "sensitizer" meaning its a skin irritant. Not long after sanding started on the handle, I started to feel the itch on my hands. Its spread to my arms and eventually the back of my neck. While the itchiness didn't stop my work, it was unpleasant. I liked the look of the finished handle, but all else equal I'd be inclined use a more colorful rosewood like cocobolo. cocobolo is also a sensitizer, but, I didn't seem to notice as much of a reaction. Others may have a more severe reaction to this wood though, so be cautious.
