Integral Chef's Knife/Gyuto (6-1/3 in.) with African Blackwood - 52100

Product Description for Integral Chef's Knife/Gyuto (6-1/3 in.) with African Blackwood - 52100

Maker: Bill Burke, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $1,325.00
Item num: 112208
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 6.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.30 in.
Total length: 11.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.60 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 6.00 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 52100 carbon steel with a differential heat treatment
Bolster: Integral 52100 carbon steel
Handle: African blackwood set on a distal tapered full tang
Description: Mastersmith Bill Burke's chef's knives are among the highest performing cutlery found anywhere. His heat treatment technique, combined with his choice of steel, results in edge holding that is far beyond other knives. This is a knife that you won't want to put down.
This high performance chef's knife is a perfect choice as a primary knife in the kitchen. The long, deep-bellied blade is well suited for slicing, chopping, and mincing. The gentle arc of the cutting edge is perfect for a rocking, chopping motion with plenty of finger clearance over a cutting board despite the shorter, more nimble and easily controlled blade.
The heat treatment followed the formulas developed by Bill Burke in conjunction with Mastersmith Ed Fowler and creates some of the sharpest and most long-lasting edges found anywhere. The blade is hand forged from 52100 carbon steel with a low temp triple quench and triple temper. Many knife users as well as knifemakers feel that this combination results in the best performance currently found in the knife industry.
The bolster is integral to the blade. This technique has superior structural integrity and requires a particularly talented smith. The bolster is carved to encourage a comfortable pinch grip.
The handle is African blackwood. African blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon) is a dense, nearly jet black wood that holds up beautifully to the demands of either a homer or commercial kitchen. It is hand contoured for a secure, comfortable grip. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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