Chef's Knife - Santoku with Cedar Burl (7.2 in.)

Product Description for Chef's Knife - Santoku with Cedar Burl (7.2 in.)

Maker: Will Hutchinson (Hutch Made) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $450.00
Item num: 113663
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 8.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.20 in.
Total length: 13.90 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.27 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 7.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 12 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 26C3 carbon steel
Bolster: Micarta
Handle: Stabilized cedar burl with sunset G10 spacers
Description: Will Hutchinson (b. 1983), known simply as Hutch, creates knives that perform flawlessly in demanding kitchens. He forges and shapes every blade with attention to detail, refining lines, curves, and geometry through years of experience. He designs handles to fit comfortably and intuitively, blending ergonomics and form.
Like other chef's knives, the santoku is a multipurpose knife used for just about every cutting job in the kitchen. The name means “three virtues.” Depending on who you ask, this refers either to the three types of foods it works especially well with — vegetables, proteins, and fruit, or for the three types of cuts at which it excels: slicing, dicing, and chopping. Slightly shorter than the standard chef's knife, a santoku is very easy to maneuver—even in a smaller kitchen. There's plenty belly curve to enable rocking cuts, which enhances the knife's versatility. Whether slicing, chopping, mincing, or dicing, this nimble knife will do it all.
The 7-3/4 inch blade is hand forged 26C3 carbon steel. 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 and is very responsive to a ceramic honing rod. This steel was forged closely to shape. A forge-finish near the spine assists with food release. The flat ground blade has thin geometry for efficient slicing and chopping. Hutch's touchmark is on the left side of the blade.
The ambidextrous handle is hand contoured, stabilized cedar burl. The front of the handle is a contoured Micarta bolster. It is carved to encourage a comfortable pinch grip. A Sunset G10 spacer assists the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes. The combination of materials creates a durable, yet beautiful handle. This elegant knife is nicely balanced: once you use it, you won't want to put it down.
Excellent work throughout!


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