This slicer is a custom build that I did as a piece of functional art for the center piece of my table at Blade Show. This piece draws heavily on Native American History and culture and, while it is beautiful enough to be preserved as an art piece, it is also held to the same standards as my other knives and can be used in the kitchen. The blade is a collaborative work by Adam Deville and myself. Adam made the bar of damascus and I transformed it into the slicing knife that you see here. The blade is made from layers of alternating high carbon steels to give it the feather pattern, and the handle scales were made by me from Kaoticartworks resin, Ivory linen micarta at the bolster, and a turquoise TrueStone spacer with G10 pins, accents, and liners. The stand is made with real dear antlers, an oak base, and features a hand carved bust out of cotton wood bark to tie the whole Native American theme together. This knife would make for a perfect display piece or an artistic blade to carve your roasts on special occasions. It is the true epitome of functional art, and it could be yours.
Feather Slicer W/ Stand
Hand Wash Only and Dry Immediately. This blade is high-carbon steel and is subject to rusting if not properly cared for. Never soak the knife in water for any amount of time and never put any handmade knife in the dishwasher! Routine waxing or oiling of the blade can help to protect the steel from rust and the handle from water damage.
Please note that no custom-made knife should ever be put in a dishwasher! Custom knives, especially hand-crafted knives, are not dishwasher safe and react poorly to the heat and harmful chemicals in dishwasher detergents. Please remember to hand-wash only with a mild soap and water, then dry as soon as possible. For extra protection you can also apply a light coating of knife wax or coconut oil to the blade and handle, then wipe them clean, which will help protect them and keep them serving you for years to come. This is especially important for knives with wooden handles and/or carbon steel blades. Both wood and steel are porous materials and can and will break down or rust if not properly cared for. Remember, take care of your knife, and it will take care of you.
