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==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==
==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==


'''K11 Cook's Knife Corian Black'''
'''K11 Cook's Knife'''


''Spyderco’s involvement in kitchen knives dates back to the early 1980’s and the beginnings of the company’s knife production. After being discontinued a number of years ago, they are now back by popular demand and better than ever. Our current kitchen knives combine all the distinctive features of the originals with an improved handle material that offers increased durability.''
''The K11 Cook’s Knife is produced exclusively for Spyderco by some of Japan’s most experienced and respected cutlers and represents a new dimension in our kitchen knife line. This uniquely capable “do-all” kitchen tool is large enough for serious cutting chores, yet offers the refined balance, control, and precision normally reserved for smaller paring knives. Its drop-point, PlainEdge™ blade is crafted from VG-10 stainless steel—a workhorse material that offers an excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. The blade’s full-flat grind supports a gracefully curved edge, creating exceptional edge geometry to ensure low-friction cutting performance.''


''The K09 Mini Paring Knife’s 2.25-inch blade has a straight cutting edge and a sharp point that provide extreme control during detailed cutting tasks. These qualities make it the tool of choice for paring, carving decorative garnishes, and other food preparation chores that require precise control. Like the original version, it features a PlainEdge MBS-26 stainless steel blade, ground exceptionally thin and meticulously heat treated for optimal cutting performance. Its durable black polypropylene plastic handle is injection molded directly onto the tang of the blade and features a distinctive “stepped” texture pattern that offers both comfort and control during use.''<ref name="The K11 Cook's Knife in Spyderco's online catalog">The K11 Cook's Knife in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/K09BK/68 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>
''The K11’s handle features a full tang couched between durable, solid Corian® scales. Beautifully contoured for a comfortable, hand-filling grip, the polished scales are permanently attached with three heavy-duty stainless steel cutler’s bolts. In addition to its visual appeal, the elegant styling of this knife also translates into amazing ergonomics and balance that make it one of the most comfortable and easy-handling kitchen knives you’ll ever use.''<ref name="The K11 Cook's Knife in Spyderco's online catalog">The K11 Cook's Knife in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/K11/985 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>


==Variations==
==Variations==


The K11 is:
The K11:


* originally made by Masahiro (meaning Wide-Quality) in Seki City, Japan
* was made in Seki City, Japan
* does not feature Spyderco's trademark round hole
* featured a [[Drop Point Blade]] shape
* features a modified [[Sheepsfoot Blade]] shape
* "each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered." (according to the 1996 Ironstone Product Guide)


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|valign="top" |K11P
|valign="top" |K11P
|valign="top" |Black [[Sermollan]]
|valign="top" |Black Corian
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[MBS-26]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |1990-1992, 1994 - 2005
|valign="top" |2016 - 2018
|valign="top" |$13.95 (1994)
|valign="top" |$149.95 (2018)
|valign="top" |Part of Spyderco's Professional-grade Kitchen "Sharps", would later become the K09BK.
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
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|-
|valign="top" |K11S
|valign="top" |K11S
|valign="top" |Black [[Polypropylene]]
|valign="top" |Black Corian
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[SE]]
|valign="top" |[[MBS-26]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |2017 -
|valign="top" |2016 - 2018
|valign="top" |$35.00(2020)
|valign="top" |$149.95 (2018)
|valign="top" |re-release - small change to blade profile and handle.
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
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|align="left"|K09BK
|align="left"|K09BK
|align="right"|154mm
|align="right"|263mm
|align="right"|57mm
|align="right"|149mm
|align="right"|57mm
|align="right"|149mm
|align="right"|1.4mm
|align="right"|2.2mm
|align="right"|23g
|align="right"|108g
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|align="left"|K011
|align="left"|K011
|align="right"|6.08"
|align="right"|10.35"
|align="right"|2.25"  
|align="right"|5.85"  
|align="right"|2.25"  
|align="right"|5.85"  
|align="right"|0.057"
|align="right"|0.087"
|align="right"|0.8oz
|align="right"|3.8oz
|}
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== Pictures ==
== Pictures ==
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|[[Image:K09BK_L.jpg|thumb|400px|The K11 Cook's Knife]]
|[[Image:K11 L.jpg|thumb|400px|The K11 Cook's Knife]]
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Latest revision as of 19:09, 6 January 2021

The K11 Cook's Knife is part of Spyderco's kitchen knife series.

Appearance in catalogs

Designer

History, mentionings etc. from the forums

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

K11 Cook's Knife

The K11 Cook’s Knife is produced exclusively for Spyderco by some of Japan’s most experienced and respected cutlers and represents a new dimension in our kitchen knife line. This uniquely capable “do-all” kitchen tool is large enough for serious cutting chores, yet offers the refined balance, control, and precision normally reserved for smaller paring knives. Its drop-point, PlainEdge™ blade is crafted from VG-10 stainless steel—a workhorse material that offers an excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. The blade’s full-flat grind supports a gracefully curved edge, creating exceptional edge geometry to ensure low-friction cutting performance.

The K11’s handle features a full tang couched between durable, solid Corian® scales. Beautifully contoured for a comfortable, hand-filling grip, the polished scales are permanently attached with three heavy-duty stainless steel cutler’s bolts. In addition to its visual appeal, the elegant styling of this knife also translates into amazing ergonomics and balance that make it one of the most comfortable and easy-handling kitchen knives you’ll ever use.[1]

Variations

The K11:

SKU Handle Edge Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Collectors club
K11P Black Corian PE VG-10 2016 - 2018 $149.95 (2018) N/A Full Flat
K11S Black Corian SE VG-10 2016 - 2018 $149.95 (2018) N/A Full Flat

Most collectible variation

The original K11 Cook's Knife, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.

Questions regarding collecting the K11

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Questions with an answer:

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the K11 Cook's Knife:

Variation Length overall Length blade Length edge Blade thickness Weight
K09BK 263mm 149mm 149mm 2.2mm 108g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the K11 Cook's Knife:

Variation Length overall Length blade Length edge Blade thickness Weight
K011 10.35" 5.85" 5.85" 0.087" 3.8oz

References

  1. The K11 Cook's Knife in Spyderco's online catalog

Pictures

The K11 Cook's Knife

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