Migaki Chef's Knife - Gyuto (180mm / 7-1/8 in)

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Product Description for Migaki Chef's Knife - Gyuto (180mm / 7-1/8 in)

Maker: Ohishi VG5 (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $98.00 Saving: $42.00
Item num: 99169
Blade length: 7.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.00 in.
Total length: 11.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.70 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 5.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 8.8 oz.
Blade: Satin finished (migaki) VG5 stainless steel (Hrc 59-61) clad with SUS410 stainless steel
Bolster: Forge-welded stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood triple riveted to a full tang
Description: This is the place to start your Ohishi VG5 collection: the Chef's Knife. Of course you know it's the essential kitchen knife. It's used for all-around food preparation. What you might not know is that the traditional Japanese blade shape (called a gyuto) has slightly less curve than a Western chef's knife, which means it contacts the cutting board along more of its length, so more food is cut per slice. The Ohishi VG5 chef's knife has a gentle roll off the tip compared to the large roll of a Western style knife, so it to be lifted less, making cutting more efficient. Once you try the Ohishi VG5 Chef's Knife, you'll wonder what you ever did without it.
The Ohishi VG5 series features hand ground, three layered (san mai) blades with western handles. The satin finished (migaki) face of the blade is convex ground to reduce sticking and friction during cutting. These light weight, perfectly balanced knives are sure to be a favorite in your kitchen.
The blade is formed from VG5 stainless steel, hardened to 59-61 Hrc, clad with softer SUS410 stainless steel. This technique, known as san mai, produces a knife with a keen, durable, long lasting edge. Takefu VG5 is very similar to the better known VG10, but without added cobalt. The fine grain makes Ohishi VG5 one of the easiest-to-sharpen stainless knives we have found in its price range. This knife has a superior, keen edge and is sharpened to 12.5 degrees on each side.
The black pakkawood handle is nicely rounded for a secure, comfortable grip. It is slightly larger than many Japanese knives. Stabilized wood handle scales are triple riveted to the full tang for strength and durability. Following in the best tradition of knife making, a forge-welded steel ferrule ensures that food particles cannot become lodged between the tang and the handle.
Ohishi VG5 knives are light, nimble and perfectly balanced. They are a terrific knife for the up-and-coming chef.


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