Chef's Knife/Gyuto (8-1/3 in.) with Maple and Turquoise

Product Description for Chef's Knife/Gyuto (8-1/3 in.) with Maple and Turquoise

Maker: Kevin Slattery (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $550.00
Item num: 111936
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 8.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.30 in.
Total length: 14.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 6.60 oz.
Blade: Hand forged W2 carbon steel with a differential heat treatment and engraved wave pattern
Bolster: Dyed and stabilized maple
Handle: Dyed and stabilized maple with a turquois Tru-stone spacer
Description: Bladesmith Kevin Slattery hails from Australia. I was very excited when Mastersmith Bill Burk introduced me to his work back in 2018. His work has continued to develop and refine over the years and he is clearly a maker to watch.
This high-performance chef's knife is a perfect choice as a primary knife in the kitchen. The blade is well suited for slicing vegetables, meats, and more. The gentle arc of the cutting edge is perfect for a rocking, chopping motion with plenty of finger clearance over a cutting board. At 8-1/3 inches, it is a perfect size for either the professional or home chef. This knife is sure to become your kitchen favorite.
The blade is hand forged W2 carbon steel to ensure excellent edge holding and chip resistance. Kevin borrowed his heat treatment technique from the world of Japanese swords. Prior to heat treatment, the spine was coated in clay, acting as a heat sink. This ensures a keen, long lasting cutting edge with a softer, more resilient spine. The spine and choil are nicely rounded for comfort. Kevin's touchmark is on the left side of the blade. A Japanese style ocean wave is engraved onto the right side. His touchmark is on the left.
The Japanese-inspired oval handle is dyed and stabilized maple. A turquoise Tru-stone spacer complements the maple handle well. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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