Honyaki Chef's Knife (9-2/3 in.) with Spalted Koa - Spicy White Carbon

Product Description for Honyaki Chef's Knife (9-2/3 in.) with Spalted Koa - Spicy White Carbon

Maker: Sasha Rosenfeld (Sea Rose Knifeworks) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $600.00
Item num: 111526
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 10.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.60 in.
Total length: 15.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 7.20 oz.
Blade: 26C3 carbon steel (spicy white) with a hand rubbed satin finish (63-64 Hrc)
Bolster: Stainless steel
Handle: Stabilized spalted koa
Description: Prior to starting Sea Rose Knifeworks, Sasha Rosenfeld was a professional cook in Seattle for 15 years. When he made the move from chef de cuisine to stay-at-home dad and part time prep cook, he began taking blacksmithing classing and began forging his first kitchen knives in his backyard while his daughter was napping. In the fall of 2018, Rosenfeld decided to step away from professional kitchens for good and opened Sea Rose Knifeworks.
This knife will be a perfect 'go to' knife in the kitchen. The 9-2/3 inch blade is a perfect size and shape to get most any task done exceptionally well. It is the classic and most used chef's knife size. A gentle arc to the blade's edge makes this a perfect knife for both a rocking chop and a forward slice. Whether chopping onions, slicing tomatoes, mincing parsley, or portioning and slicing meats, this elegant chef's knife is sure to become your 'go-to' knife in the kitchen.
The blade is hand ground 26C3 carbon steel. Hardened to 63-64 Hrc, this Uddeholm carbon steel is a high carbon, low alloy steel well suited for fine cutting knives. Sometimes called 'Spicy White', this very clean steel is relatively similar to Hitachi White. The resulting blade has an extremely keen, long-lasting edge, yet it is also relatively easy to sharpen on stones. Borrowing from the world of Japanese swords, the blade was coated with clay prior to heat treatment. This acts as a heat sink, ensuring an exceptionally hard, long lasting cutting edge. The unduating line traveling across the blade (called a hamon) shows the transition between softer and harder steel. The blade is beautifully thin for effortless slicing. The spine and choil are nicely rounded for comfort. The resulting blade has an extremely keen, long-lasting edge. A Fujiwara-inspired finger notch encourages a pinch grip for greater control. The blade has thin geometry and will effortless slice and chop.
The handle is inspired by the Japanese ambidextrous octagonal handle and provides a comfortable grip. A column of stabilized spalted koa is fit perfectly to a stainless steel ferrule. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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