Folding Firebox Folding Chef's Knife
The Firebox Folding Chef’s Knife has been a passion project of Steve's after trying to use bushcraft knives for cutting vegetables he knew he had to develop something just for camp cooking.
Size considerations: He wanted it to be as big as possible but still fit in both sizes of the Firebox Ultra Cook Kit for storage (with the included holster it won't scratch things up).
Grind: He wanted it to cut straight through hard vegetables so it has a flat grind that tapers from the edge all the way to the spine.
Blade thickness: He wanted a fairly thin blade so it would cut through hard vegetables easily and be as lightweight as possible.
Blade alloy: Of course he wanted it to hold an edge very well but I also wanted corrosion resistance for cutting acidic fruits and vegetables. They tried several alloys and landed on 10Cr15MoV which is an excellent steel for this application.
Note: This is not a bushcraft / camp knife and will not hold up to that kind of use. Firebox recommend opening it by hand rather than flipping it open due to the large heavy blade. When choosing the blade alloy they leaned heavily towards edge retention and strength, rather than corrosion resistance. Hand wash only! For long term storage they recommend a light coat of oil.
Dimensions:
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Folds up for easy and safe storing.
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Holster prevents scratching your gear.
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Made of quality steel.
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Material: 10Cr15MoV steel
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Blade Length: 5"
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Folded Length: 6.25"
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Open Length: 10.75"
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Weight: 7 oz.
Excellent folding chef knife
If you want to do some food prep when camping this is the knife to own. Wide thin blade great for slicing, nice and sharp from the factory which can then be folded away to protect the blade and make for a more compact carry. Can be opened with one hand and when fully opened the blade is held securely in the handle. Handle is comfortable.
Handle is elevated enough to avoid one’s hand making contact with a working surface. I liked this knife enough that I have one in my camping kit and bought another for home use, safe as the blade folds a way and doesn’t get damaged in the draw.
Sharp, folds to a more compact size!
Very sharp. Folds to a more compact size for camping or hiking. Great for kitchen and cooking work with the thinner blade, but definitely not for the harder woodwork tasks of bushcraft.
FireBox Chefs Knife
Fantastic looking and very well made knife, cant wait to get out in the field and start using it and no doubt it will handle as well as it states
Superb Knife
This is a GREAT cooking knife for the outdoor kitchen - it’s super sharp, and folds beautifully. The blade is thinner than the usual bushcraft knife so it’s perfect for slicing and dicing. The knife is supplied with a quality neoprene cover which protects it well and is beautifully designed, like everything from Firebox. I think it’s worth the price tag and will be using it for a long time to come!