Buck is, ahem, serving up something a little bit different for the November Buck of the Month. They have released a 948, a hefty vegetable cleaver, a non-standard model done up in a limited edition prestige variant just in time for Thanksgiving.
Buck may be better known for their outdoors-centric folders and fixed blades, but they’ve cultivated a fairly sizeable kitchen knife lineup as well – another exhibit in an ongoing trend of enthusiast knife companies stepping into the culinary genre, delivering modern steels and materials to a genre that has been underserved in that department for quite some time. The 948 appears to be the bigger brother to the Buck 946 meat cleaver, currently the only cleaver kitchen knife in the company’s active lineup.
The 946 was no small knife, with a 5.75-inch cutting edge, but the 948 scales up even further, with a blade length of 7 inches. But while it’s larger, it’s thinner, optimized to do yeoman’s service on the cutting board, working with vegetables rather than meat – this is not an edge you want to slam up against a bone. The 948’s imposing blade is made from a plus-sized hunk of 12C27M steel, a fine formulation that is a tasteful choice for kitchen work thanks to its good edge retention, relatively simplicity in terms of sharpening, and a heaping helping of stain resistance.
The undulating handle is covered by two contoured pieces of genuine ebony wood, held against the full tang body with chunky steel rivets. The ergos look to be on point, in other words, and that extra-wide blade drops well below the grip line, so that high octane chopping can be effected without your knuckles rapping against the cutting surface. No sheath on this one as it isn’t meant to go on a belt or pack; instead, a carbon fiber-style blade cover is included with each piece.
The 948 is limited to 400 servings and is available now!
Knife in Featured Image: Buck 948
The information provided by KnifeNews.com (the “Site”) is for general recreational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed on the Site are those of the author or those quoted and do not necessarily reflect the views of any entities they represent. All information on the Site is provided in good faith, however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of the information on the Site. Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage as the result of the use of the Site or reliance on any information provided. Your use of the Site and your reliance on any information on the Site is solely at your own risk.
Read the full article here