Jayden Simisky Damascus Petty 155mm Blackwood

Jayden Simisky aka "The Slacksmith" is a talented young blacksmith based out of Louisville Colorado. Jayden began metalworking at a very young age and now has a decade of knifemaking under his belt. This knife was forged from 1095 high carbon steel laminated with 15n20 to form its random damascus pattern. The deep etched blade has a high contrast finish showing the layers between the steel with some texture remaining at the top of the grind from the forging process. Nice distal taper, fit and finish, and balance make this blade a perfect well rounded tool for the kitchen. Fitted with an octagonal African blackwood and maple ferrule handle.

From complex, house-made damascus patterns, to one-piece, all-steel builds, and multi-faceted design approaches that use innovative techniques which accomplish both aesthetic and functional goals, Jayden’s work has all the hallmarks of a talented and passionate artisan. The chef knife, for Jayden, is a blank canvas. One with limitless artistic opportunities, while guaranteed to deliver function to its owner at the same time. From overall design, to material selection, and the countless approaches to each blade’s creation, the chef’s knife is the “perfect platform to make a function-driven piece of art” as Jayden puts it.

Weight: 155g
Height at heel: 47.9mm
Edge Length: 156mm
Spine thickness above heel: 4.0mm