Chef's Knife (Kiritsuke) with Redwood Burl (7 in.)

Product Description for Chef's Knife (Kiritsuke) with Redwood Burl (7 in.)

Maker: Aaron Wilburn, M.S. (Wilburn Forge) (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 98961
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.00 in.
Total length: 12.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.65 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 4.40 oz.
Blade: Hand forged, satin finished 52100 carbon steel
Bolster: Ebony
Handle: Presentation grade redwood burl
Description: Mastersmith Aaron Wilburn, creates both outdoor knives and high-performing kitchen workhorses! This chef's knife draws its inspiration from the Japanese kiritsuke gyuto.
The kiritsuke gyuto is modeled after the French pattern chef's knife. Longer and slimmer than the santoku, it is a perfect general purpose chef's knife. The triangular tip results in a detail oriented, yet stronger tip than the gyuto. The long blade is needed for the slicing motion required to cut meat and the tall profile provides plenty of finger clearance over a chopping on a board. The straight spine is perfect for moving foods across a cutting board after chopping. The kiritsuke gyuto is a perfect choice to grab whether chopping onions, mincing parsley, or portioning and slicing meats. This nimble chef's knife is sure to become your 'go-to' knife in the kitchen.
Aaron forged the 7" satin finished blade from 52100 carbon steel. Many makers and collectors feel that this is the best steel available anywhere for use as a knife blade. The blade was oil quenched multiple times. Many thermal cycles and normalizing steps ensure consistent grain structure. Triple tempering at 400 degrees results in exceptional durability. A cryogenic treatment between temper cycles enhances the edge holding ability. A distal taper ensures perfect balance.
The traditional D-shaped handle is handmade from presentation grade redwood burl. The ebony ferrule is nicely sculpted to accommodate a comfortable pinch grip. Both the redwood burl and the ebony will hold up exceptionally well to the heavy demands of either a professional or home kitchen.
Excellent fit and finish throughout!


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