San Mai Chef's Knife - Gyuto (8 in.) with Wenge

Product Description for San Mai Chef's Knife - Gyuto (8 in.) with Wenge

Maker: Richard Patterson, J.S (Patterson Forge) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $450.00
Item num: 113472
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 8.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.90 in.
Total length: 13.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.85 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.01 in.
Item weight: 4.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 14.6 oz.
Blade: Hand forged san mai blade combining a 26C3 carbon steel core with 203E mild steel cladding
Bolster: Rosewood
Handle: Wenge
Description: This chef’s knife was made by Minnesota bladesmith Richard Patterson. It is hand forged and one-of-a-kind. His work focuses primarily on crafting culinary knives known for their clean lines, balance, and exceptional performance. Rich’s handle designs reveal his deep understanding of ergonomics, flow, and materials. His background in woodworking and electrical layout informs his attention to proportion and feel, resulting in knives that are not only elegant but perfectly balanced.
This knife will be a perfect 'go-to' knife in the kitchen. The 8 inch blade provides plenty of reach, while still being easy to control. 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 a favorite in your kitchen.
The san mai blade was hand forged. It combines a 26C3 carbon steel core surrounded by 203E mild steel cladding. Thin nickel layers limit carbon migration and create a particularly dramatic transition. 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. 203E provides limited rust resistance to the cladding. Because this knife is made from carbon steel, we recommend using camellia oil to prevent rust. A shinogi grind culminates in a forge finish near the spine, which helps food release. The nimble blade has thin geometry and will effortlessly slice and chop. The spine and choil are well-rounded to reduce hotspots when used in a pinch grip. The blade is distal tapered, ensuring perfect balance.
The ambidextrous Japanese-inspired octagonal handle combines wenge with a rosewood bolster.
Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
This chef's knife is sure to become a kitchen favorite!


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