Chef's Knife (Kiritsuke Gyuto) - 8-1/4 in. (210mm) - Ginsan Stainless San Mai

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Product Description for Chef's Knife (Kiritsuke Gyuto) - 8-1/4 in. (210mm) - Ginsan Stainless San Mai

Maker: Satoshi Nakagawa (click to see more by this maker)
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Item num: 108493
Blade length: 8.45 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.90 in.
Total length: 13.65 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.64 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 12 oz.
Blade: San mai blade with a Ginsan stainless steel core surrounded by layers of satin finished stainless steel, Hrc 61
Bolster: Dyed and stabilized maple
Handle: Octagonal curly maple
Description: Longer than the santoku, the kiritsuke gyuto is the essential kitchen knife and is used for all-around food preparation. The kiritsuke gyuto has 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 and it needs to be lifted less, making cutting more efficient. The arc of the blade edge is perfect for a rocking chop. The slim profile keeps the weight low and the balance just right. Whether slicing, chopping, or dicing, this nimble chef's knife is a perfect choice.
Ginsan steel brings an essential innovation to blacksmithing of knives by combining the qualities of high end steels with the rust resistance of stainless steels. Ginsan is sharp like shirogami, yet easy to maintain. The Ginsan stain resistant core is surrounded by softer low carbon stainless steel. This is a great choice for a chef who wants high performance and easier care. It is hardened to Hrc 61 for superior edge retention. This gives the blade an exceedingly tough, long lasting and chip resist edge that is relatively easy to sharpen. The blade is distal tapered (beginning with a thick spine where the blade comes out of the handle and becoming progressively thinner as it approaches the detail-oriented k-tip. The spine and choil are rounded and polished to remove any potential hot spots during use.
The octagonal "Wa" style handle is ambidextrous. Maple is combined with front and rear red dyed and stabilized ferrule. Like other kitchen knives, this knife should not be put in a dishwasher.
Chef's knives by Satoshi Nakagawa are a great choice for the cook who is looking for a world class stainless steel knife that is as high performance as a knife can get. These knives are hand forged and ground by Sakai blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa. After graduating high school, Satoshi-san worked under renowned bladesmith Kenichi Shiraki. After 16 years of training, in April 2021, he became independent and formed Nakagawa Uchihamono. The thin shinogi grind and refined edge ensure effortless chopping and slicing with effortless food release.


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