Petite Santoku (4-1/4 inch) with Curly Koa

Product Description for Petite Santoku (4-1/4 inch) with Curly Koa

Maker: Jason Volkert (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 102255
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.25 in.
Total length: 8.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.57 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 4.80 oz.
Blade: Nitro-V stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Satin finished stainless steel
Handle: Stabilized curly koa
Description: This petite santoku made by bladesmith Jason Volkert will be an exceptional multipurpose knife. From mincing and chopping garlic or chives, to performing paring tasks around the kitchen, this will be your go-to knife! The blade height gives plenty of clearance over a cutting board, while the short 4-1/4 inch blade is easy to maneuver.
The blade is formed from high performing Nitro-V stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish. Nitro-V is a martensitic stainless steel with a chromium-based composition created by the New Jersey Steel Baron company. Meant to replicate AEB-L, nitrogen and vanadium have been added to the composition to improve edge performance. The resulting blade has an extremely keen, long-lasting edge. The blade is distal tapered, ensuring a perfect balance. The spine is nicely rounded so it is extremely comfortable even when used for many hours at a time.
The handle is made from curly koa set to the full tang using two stainless pins. Hawaiian koa (Acacia koa) is an exceptional wood for knife handles. It has tremendous stability and has a tight curl with beautiful chatoyancy. Black fiber spacers separate the scales from the full tang. This assists the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes. The rounded handle is nicely contoured for a secure, comfortable grip. Satin finished stainless steel bolsters accommodate a comfortable pinch grip.
Nice work throughout!


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