Description
One of two debut pieces from Barcelona’s Isal Triado, the Mango Copper Chef is the damascus workhorse of the pair. A graduate of the Basque Culinary Center and subsequent chef across several restaurants in Spain, Isal developed a deep respect for the tools that served him daily. He also knew there was room for improvement. As he dug deeper into that question, his fascination with the craft itself took over. Today he forges knives for discerning chefs that marry art and function the way he would want at his own cutting board.
In a striking three-alloy damascus created in collaboration with a local steel artisan, the 215mm / 8.4″ blade delivers purposefully shaped, low symmetrical convex bevels above a thin, keen edge. Balancing around one inch in front of the 58mm heel, the gently curved edge profile, full distal taper along the spine, and bevel geometry combine to produce a hard-working tool ready for the most demanding prep while remaining at the ready for precise cuts and detail work alike. Etched and polished to reveal the metallic layers in striking detail, the bevels contrast the forge-finished flats above, which tell the story of the blade’s hand-hewn origins.
For any grip style and hands of all sizes, Isal carved a tapering wa handle from head-turning mango burl, its warm hues and dense grain balanced by the smooth, weathered copper bolster. An heirloom tool made to use daily and pass to the next generation.
