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After a significant search BST yielded a long sought after B Grind by Dan Bidinger. Thanks to an upcoming wedding this work horse version was released by its owner to help fund said wedding. Hmmmm … some would say “silly boy” … new wife … Bidinger B Grind? I would find that a tough choice. But then I’ve been blessed? with three wives and at this point only one B Grind. Enough said … a few more pics …
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A quick look at the specs …
Blade length …250mm
Edge length … 249mm
Depth at heel … 55mm
Thickness measured at spine … 3.95mm at heel, 2.99mm mid blade, 1.11mm 1” from tip
Weight … 232gms
Steel … 52100 (possibly my favourite steel)
Handle … ivory paper micarta, black acacia, maroon G10 and copper hardware … yikes!
It’s hard to describe the quality of this knife. It is clearly in a different league than virtually all of the knives in my collection … with the possible exception of my award winning Newham Damasteel Gyuto which might share equal billing. I have many other knives, some much more expensive. They are outstanding in their own right, but only the very top end match the originality of design with the quality of fit and finish and the absolutely first rate performance on the boards. The handle is beautifully designed and executed. The knife has superb balance. This knife is NOT a drawer Queen. It’s a performer in every sense of the word … it’s the complete package.
A last pic and a poorly shot video …
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For those who have been following my contributions to the “Naughty Schoolboy” thread you will wonder because you will recognize this knife as being destined to participate in the Great Potato Slap Down with two other top performing food release pieces of forged steel magic. Well … there has been a change in participants … possibly an even greater vanquisher of starchy stiction.
Stay tuned … Santa WILL deliver.