Yushoku Stainless Utility Knife (Petty) - 130mm (5-1/8in) - with Stag

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Product Description for Yushoku Stainless Utility Knife (Petty) - 130mm (5-1/8in) - with Stag

Maker: Takeshi Saji (click to see more by this maker)
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Item num: 109867
Blade length: 5.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 5.20 in.
Total length: 9.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.28 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 4.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 10.8 oz.
Blade: VG10W stainless steel core surrounded by mokume forged from stainless steel, copper and brass (Hrc 60 - 62)
Bolster: Stainless steel
Handle: Contoured stag bone set on a full tang
Description: A utility knife is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, with a narrower and straighter blade. This makes it perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, too—almost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chef’s knife. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.
Echizen bladesmith, Takeshi Saji, is a leading knifemaker in Takefu, a city that is famous for its 700 year old forging history. Saji was born in Takefu (Fukui Prefecture) in 1948. He learned basic forging techniques after junior high school and at the age of 18, he began making knives under his master and father, Harukichi Saji, a second generation smith. At the age of 30, his master informed Takeshi that there was nothing more he could teach him and that he would be allowed to make his own knives -- he was honored as the third generation smith. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a Traditional Master Craftsman, by the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry. Dentoukougeishi are highly skilled master artisans recognized by the Japanese government for their commitment to protecting traditional arts and techniques. With over 50 years of knifemaking experience Takeshi has developed a number of his own techniques, unique ideas and original designs. His distinctive traditionally forged knives are well known.
Saji's chef's knives feature a blade of exquisite beauty. Layers of alternating stainless steel, brass and copper (mokume) surround a premium VG10W stainless steel core. The VG10W stainless steel core is made from pure iron material, resulting in ductility, workability and forgeability. Knives made with VG10W hasve long term edge holding for clean cutting. Each knife is a unique design created by forging -- a true work of art. The combination of the multi-colored stainless mokume and a convex grind assists food to release from the side of the knife. The ambidextrous blade features a 50/50 grind.
A stainless steel bolster separates the blade from the handle. The double riveted tang runs the full length of the handle for strength and longevity. The beautifully rounded stag handle provides a sure, comfortable grip. The natural antler will hold up beautifully to the heavy demands of either a home or professional kitchen.


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