The Cheyenne Broadblade | Hitachi SLD Steel Prep Knife
We took the classic tall-profile prep knife and rebuilt it for the outdoor kitchen. Don't let the wide, imposing stance fool you..this is a precision slicing instrument, featuring a breathtaking hybrid finish and built for flawless, heavy-duty board work.
The Hard Specs:
- Blade Steel: Hitachi SLD Japanese Tool Steel (3-Layer San Mai)
- Profile: Broadblade / Tall Station Knife
- Finish: Traditional Tsuchime (Hammered) Upper with Mirror-Polished Lower
- Handle: Heavy-Duty G-10 with Custom Mosaic Pin
- Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Edge Geometry: Hand-sharpened to a precise 15 degrees
Uncompromising Japanese Steel
The core of the Cheyenne is forged from certified Hitachi SLD Japanese tool steel. Originally designed as an industrial die steel, it is incredibly tough and holds a wicked edge. Clad in a 3-layer construction, you can trace the exact point where the core steel meets the outer layers through the meandering wave pattern visible along the highly polished lower bevel. Hardened to 58-60 HRC, it delivers unmatched retention when slicing brisket or tackling massive piles of BBQ prep.
The Tsuchime Advantage
The upper half of the blade features a traditional Japanese Tsuchime (hammered) finish. This isn't just for show, the hammered dimples create microscopic air pockets that prevent dense, wet ingredients from suctioning to the side of the wide blade, allowing for rapid, frictionless slicing.
The Ultimate Station Knife
The towering height of the blade gives your knuckles massive clearance on the chopping board for rhythmic, uninterrupted prep. Once the slicing is done, the huge flat surface acts as the ultimate bench scraper, letting you scoop up mountains of diced onions and peppers straight from the board to the grill.
The handle is constructed from indestructible, moisture-resistant G-10, secured with stainless rivets and finished with a striking custom mosaic center pin to give you complete, balanced control over the wide steel.
⚠️ The Disclaimer
This knife features our premium, ultra-thin 15-degree edge geometry designed for laser-precise slicing. It is a broadblade scalpel, not a bone axe. Do not use this blade to hack through bones or frozen food. Keep it on the chopping board, and let the edge do the work. Always ensure its fully dried before putting away to protect the mirror finish.
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The Cheyenne Broadblade | Hitachi SLD Steel Prep Knife