Asai Damascus Petit Gyuto/Utility Knife - 6 1/3 in. (160mm) with Saya

Product Description for Asai Damascus Petit Gyuto/Utility Knife - 6 1/3 in. (160mm) with Saya

Maker: Asai (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 85667
Blade length: 6.30 in.
Total length: 11.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.30 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.17 in.
Item weight: 3.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.9 oz.
Blade: Stainless Damascus san mai blade, Rc 60 - 61
Bolster: Pakka wood ferrule
Handle: Macassar ebony
Sheath: Ho wood saya with ebony pin
Description: Renowned bladesmith Masami Asai passed away in the summer of 2014. He will be greatly missed – as a person, an artist, and one of the truly great knifemakers of Japan. Before his passing, his apprentice, Yamamoto, was given the right to continue to make knives under the Asai name. We are working with Yamamoto-san to determine which knife lines will be continued. We regret that this means that only those knives that are in stock can be ordered at this time.
Petit gyuto hocho, meaning small slicing knife, are a great general purpose utility knife for tasks around the kitchen. The slender blade makes it very useful and versatile from slicing fruit to chopping garlic.
Each knife is individually hand-forged beginning with a high carbon stainless steel core (hagane). This is surrounded by many layers of high contrast nickel Damascus. This time consuming process creates a knife with outstanding edge holding and beauty. The blade is distal tapered for optimal balance and has an extremely thin, keen edge for high performance.
The "Wa" style handle is octagon in shape and is sculpted from macassar ebony with a pakka wood ferrule. This natural, ambidextrous handle style is easy to grip and lasts a lifetime. Like other kitchen knives, this knife should not be put in a dishwasher.
This knife includes a ho wood saya with ebony pin to protect the blade.


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