An utter ripsnorter of a knife for one unique spoon-nosed Aussie animal! Inspired by the large, stocky mammal that loves to burrow with its teeth, this is a large knife for having heavy chopping of pumpkins and large vegetables. Honed to razor sharpness with a high-carbon Japanese VG-10 hard steel core, the Big Red Knives’ Wombat Knife can also cut delicate fine slices of tomatoes, onions and meat as well. A pleasingly curved blade profile for a charming one of a kind animal, this is a unique and highly functional knife to add to your collection.
Use:
The Big Red Knives’ Wombat Knife is the designated heavy chopper from the heavy animal it was inspired from. With a total weight of 330g (11.64oz) this knife is ideal for cutting large starchy vegetables such as pumpkins and sweet potatoes as its weight will give you an added advantage. Composed of 5 layers of steel and a Japanese VG-10 steel core, this knife was designed and crafted for long lasting quality! The sandblasted finish on the upper portion of the blade will also help to prevent vegetables from adhering while you chop. This heavy blade makes light work of mincing meat, while the high-carbon Japanese hard steel will ensure thin slices of vegetables, fruit, fish, meat and cheese. The blade profile on the other hand is highly suited to rapid chopping styles such as tap-chopping and push/pull cutting techniques. While the wideness of the blade is also optimal for assisting in scooping food up from the board. A true and sturdy heavy chopper of a knife in the kitchen!
The Australian Wombat:
These furry rotund herbivores have a surprising combination of traits. A mature wombat is around one metre in length (40 inches) and can grow up to 35kg (77 Ib). A group of wombat is called a wisdom, and this Aussie animal is sure no drongo. Despite being the second largest marsupial (after the Red Kangaroo) when attacked the wombat prefers to stay out fights, instead they would burrow into its hole and block the entrance with its bum. As its rear is mostly made out of cartilage it can take a lot of scratches and nips. Can’t lose a fight if you’re never in one, that’s wombat wisdom for you! Don’t let its ample tush deceive you however, wombats can run up to 40kph (24.8 mph) that is almost as fast as Usain Bolt! They are adaptable and habitat tolerant, and are found in forested, mountainous, and heathland areas of southern and eastern Australia. This unique animal also has a particular evolutionary trait, its teeth never stops growing! This is for gnawing on the wombat’s high-fibre tucker of plant roots, bark and tough vegetation, and for digging their burrows. Apart from their powerful claws, their rodent-like front teeth are their main tools for digging. Another distinctive adaptation of wombats is their backward pouch. The advantage of a backward-facing pouch is that when digging, the wombat does not gather soil in its pouch over its young. A wise little ripper, indeed!
Much like the wombat’s strong jaws and powerful teeth, the Big Red Knives’ Wombat Heavy Chopper is built to withstand impact! With a weight of 330g (11.64oz) its weight is its strength and will give you an advantage in chopping large starchy root vegetables or pumpkins. The curved blade profile mimics the spoon-nosed marsupial while the blade length of 17cm (6.75 inches) is comparable to the animal’s large size. Despite its weight and size however, this knife is like the surprising sprinter it was inspired by as it is sharp and versatile to use. Its ergonomic handle allows for you to rest your thumb atop and push down, perfect for heavy chopping. A knife for the wise!
WOMBAT FACT: Wombats are the only known animal to have cube-shaped poos. The furry cobbers would arrange these faeces to mark territories and attract mates. The cube shape is to ensure their excrements stay in place of where they’re arranged. What wisdom! How these faeces are shaped are not well understood by science but it is largely believed to be produced by the wombat’s intestine which stretches preferentially at the walls, with two flexible and two stiff areas around its intestine. Strewth, what a truly unique animal!
Specs:
Collection: Big Red Knives
Manufacturer: Koi Knives
Made in Australia
Blade steel: VG-10 Japanese hard steel core with Stainless Steel cladding
Blade length: 170mm
Handle wood: All local but varies from wood of olive trees, Shiraz grapevines from McLaren Vale (wine region of South Australia) to specially sourced wood Australian deserts.
Handle length: 140mm
