BLACKCHILI HABANERO-17, all-purpose knife, ebony

The HABANERO-17 is a lightweight all-purpose knife with a 17 cm blade length and a curved geometry – ideal for slicing and short sawing cuts. Despite its medium size, it impresses with its ultra-thin, hand-forged carbon steel blade (61–63 HRC) that offers high sharpness, elasticity, and durability. The blade is made from recycled truck springs and is perfect for vegetables, bread, and smaller cuts of meat. The ergonomic handle made of grained ebony with a deep black heartwood collar ensures optimal balance, water resistance, and exceptional longevity. Weighing only 115 g, the knife feels comfortable in hand and serves as the small, flexible brother of our chef's knife. Since 217, the HABANERO-17 has been handcrafted in our Vietnamese southern forge in collaboration with Ngô Thanh Quang.