30 DAYS OPEN PURCHASEThe rounded blade tip is what identifies this knife form immediately. It is a traditional Catalan shape that Pallarès Solsona has been making in Solsona since the early 1900s, and the rounded nose is not a compromise but a deliberate choice: the blade is designed to work against the board with a rocking motion along the belly, and the blunt tip makes the knife easy to handle close to the fingers without requiring the same attention as a pointed blade.
The blade is forged in CX65, a high-carbon steel that hardens to 59 HRC and holds an edge that stainless steel cannot match. The grind is convex, which gives the edge a more robust cross-section and better bite against what is being cut. Carbon steel develops a patina over time and reacts to acidic ingredients, which is part of the material's nature and does not affect performance. The knife should be wiped dry after use and stored dry.
The handle is in olive wood with a warm, living grain that varies slightly from knife to knife. Olive wood is dense, naturally oily, and stands up well to daily use with careful hand washing.
