{"product_id":"butchers-panga","title":"Butcher's Panga","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eBig Blade. Real Work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSome knives are bought because you need them. This one is bought because the moment you pick it up, you start finding reasons to need it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Butcher's Panga sits somewhere between a serious butcher knife, a camp chopper and the old South African panga. It is unapologetically large, hand-forged from 5160 spring steel and finished with a Wild Olive Burl handle that gives every knife its own distinctly African character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is the blade for the jobs the little knife politely declines. Big cuts of meat, heavy camp preparation, splitting kindling, clearing a stubborn branch, working around the fire or simply putting a grin on the face of the person who believes every braai deserves at least one completely unnecessary amount of knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe broad blade carries its forged character proudly. It is not polished into anonymity. It looks and feels like a tool made by hand, with enough presence to become the knife everybody asks about before the meat is even on the coals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAnd yes, it comes with a leather sheath. The sheath on this knife is deliberately close-fitting and may feel very snug when new. It can require firm, controlled pressure to draw and re-sheath the knife at first. This is normal for the fit and the leather should bed to the knife with use. Do not force the knife with your hand in front of the cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Butcher's Panga is not trying to be subtle. It is a working knife with theatre built in, the kind of piece that can earn its keep at camp and still become the centre of conversation around the fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFor the person who already owns a knife, and now wants a story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhy you need this one...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLarge hand-forged blade with instant visual impact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e5160 spring steel suited to a hard-working carbon-steel knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWild Olive handle gives every piece individual South African character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBuilt for substantial meat, camp and chopping tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIncludes a close-fitted handmade leather sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA statement knife that is still intended to work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eSharpThings Butcher's Panga\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade steel: \u003c\/strong\u003e5160 high-carbon spring steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length: \u003c\/strong\u003eapproximately 230 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Olive Burl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close-fitting leather sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSheath fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe leather sheath is intentionally close-fitting. When new, the knife may require a firm, controlled draw and re-sheathing action. The leather should gradually bed to the knife with normal use. Do not force the knife or place a hand in front of the cutting edge while drawing or re-sheathing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCare and Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e5160 is a high-carbon, non-stainless steel and will naturally develop a patina. Clean and dry the blade after use and do not store it wet. Apply a light coat of SharpWax to the blade before storage to help protect against fingerprints and humidity. The Wild Olive Burl handle can also be treated lightly with SharpWax as required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e*Natural variation notice: SharpThings knives are handmade using natural hardwoods. No two pieces are identical — handle grain, colour and character will vary from the images shown. Photos are taken in a lightbox without post-processing to represent the knife accurately, but your piece will be uniquely its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rutherford Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57298324553868,"sku":"ST-HK-1094","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3454\/8620\/files\/IMG_1246.jpg?v=1789041260","url":"https:\/\/sharpthings.co.za\/products\/butchers-panga","provider":"SharpThings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}