BLACKCHILI STARTER SET, 2 knives, ironwood

The Blackchili STARTER SET includes two hand-forged knives made from recycled carbon steel with a hardness of 61–63 HRC. The blades are crafted from decommissioned truck springs and are double-beveled at 15° for high sharpness and long edge retention. The HABANERO-17 is a lightweight all-purpose knife with a 17 cm blade length, 1.8 mm thickness, and a weight of 115 g, ideal for vegetables, bread, and meat. The JALAPENO-13 is a compact vegetable knife with a 13 cm blade, 1.5 mm thickness, and 85 g weight, perfect for precise and delicate cuts. The handles combine finely grained ironwood with a collar made of deep black core ebony, providing optimal weight balance, extreme hardness, and water resistance. Thanks to the fine capillary structure, the handles are especially durable and made virtually indestructible by a special surface treatment. The knives have been developed since 2017 in collaboration with blacksmith Ngô Thanh Quang from Northern Vietnam, whose family boasts seven generations of blacksmithing tradition. This set is the perfect introduction to the world of precise and durable Blackchili knives.