Silverline San Mai Chef's Knife - Gyuto - with Koa (9 in.)

Product Description for Silverline San Mai Chef's Knife - Gyuto - with Koa (9 in.)

Maker: Martin Huber (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $790.00
Item num: 112766
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 9.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.00 in.
Total length: 13.30 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.17 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.02 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 7.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 8.8 oz.
Blade: San mai with a 1.2419 carbon steel core
Handle: Curly koa set on a full tang
Sheath: Edge guard
Description: Martin Huber hails from Austria and is considered one of the greatest chef knife makers from that region. His father, mother, and grandfather all had blacksmithing and metalworking experience which led to Martin learning the trade at a young age. Martin took four years of formal blacksmith instruction in his home town of Steyr, Austria before opening up his own shop in 2016. Martin's kitchen knives have well thought out designs and efficient cutting geometry.
The hand forged 9 inch blade is a san mai combining a 1.2419 carbon tool steel cutting edge with carbon steel cladding. 1.2419 is a low-alloy tool steel containing tungsten and chromium. It achieves a working hardness of 64 Hrc and maintains high wear resistance. This makes it an excellent steel for kitchen knives and outdoor knives. A nickel layer between the cladding and core helps prevent carbon migration. The forge finish along the spine will help with food release. Both the spine and choil are nicely rounded for comfort. A distal taper provides excellent balance in hand. This knife has beautifully thin geometry for high performance cutting ability.
Handle scales are curly koa, secured to the full tang using G-10 pins. Koa (Acacia koa) is a beautiful exotic wood that only grows on the Hawaiian Islands. It is one of the most desirable woods in the world. The coke bottle shaped handle is extremely comfortable and provides a solid grip. The handle is comfortable in both a pinch grip and when held further back on the handle. This is a knife you won't want to put down! Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
An edge guard is included for safe storage.
Excellent work throughout!


Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days