Alba Maple Handle Kitchen Knives
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The Alba series brings together Japanese-style kitchen knives in 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, with a hammered finish near the spine and an octagonal light maple handle. Chef knife, santoku, bunka, kiritsuke, slicing knife and small knives.
Alba · 4-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
Alba · 3-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
Alba · 2-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
-20 %Alba · Kiritsuke Knife 9"
-20 %Alba · Chef Knife 8.5"
-20 %Alba · Bunka Knife 8"
-27 %Alba · Kiritsuke Knife 7"
-20 %Alba · Chef Knife 7"
-20 %Alba · Santoku Knife 7"
-22 %Alba · Utility Knife 6"
-22 %Alba · Utility Knife 5"
-27 %Alba · Slicing Knife 10"
Buying guide
A hammered blade that is easy to live with
The 7Cr17MoV stainless steel blade is hardened to 56-58 HRC and sharpened to 15-20° per side: a sturdy edge that forgives small mistakes and is easy to touch up on a honing rod or whetstone. The hammered finish near the spine gives it a raw, forged look.
A light maple handle
The octagonal Japanese-style handle is maple with an amber resin ferrule. Its symmetrical shape suits right- and left-handers alike. For a damascus blade, see our Marea, Iris or Obsidienne series.
Model comparison
| Model | Blade | Steel | Handle | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alba · Slicing Knife 10" | 10" (25 cm) | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape | 5.0 oz (141 g) |
| Alba · Utility Knife 5" | 5" (13 cm) | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape | 2.8 oz (78 g) |
| Alba · Utility Knife 6" | 6" (15 cm) | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape | 3.1 oz (88 g) |
| Alba · Santoku Knife 7" | 7" (17 cm) | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape | 5.4 oz (154 g) |
| Alba · Chef Knife 7" | 7" (18 cm) | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape | 4.8 oz (135 g) |
| Alba · Kiritsuke Knife 7" | 7" (18 cm) | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape | 5.2 oz (148 g) |
| Alba · Bunka Knife 8" | 8" (21 cm) | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape | 5.5 oz (157 g) |
| Alba · Chef Knife 8.5" | 8.5" (22 cm) | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape | 5.6 oz (160 g) |
| Alba · Kiritsuke Knife 9" | 9" (23 cm) | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape | 5.3 oz (149 g) |
Questions
Before you buy
Are Alba knives damascus steel?
No. Their blade is 7Cr17MoV stainless steel with a hammered finish. Our damascus knives are in the other series.
Is the maple handle water resistant?
Maple is a dense wood, but still wood: rinse and dry the knife right away, never soak it and never use the dishwasher.
Which Alba knife should I start with?
The 7-inch chef knife or the 7-inch santoku covers most kitchen work. Add a 5 or 6-inch small knife for little jobs.