Chef's Knife - Kiritsuke Gyuto - (8") with Box Elder Burl and Buffalo Horn

Product Description for Chef's Knife - Kiritsuke Gyuto - (8") with Box Elder Burl and Buffalo Horn

Maker: Salem Straub (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 96432
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 8.00 in.
Total length: 12.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 6.40 oz.
Blade: San mai blade hand forged from Cru Forge V and 410 stainless steel
Bolster: Black buffalo horn
Handle: Box elder burl
Description: Salem Straub is a bladesmith living in Washington State. He has a tremendous amount of skill at the forge and a great sense of design. This san mai chefs knife brings together his skills at their best!
Chef's knives are the general purpose knife in the kitchen. From slicing tomatoes to chopping onions, this knife will get the task done perfectly. The triangular tip of the kiritsuke gyuto provides a detail-oriented, yet stronger tip than the gyuto. It is sure to be a kitchen favorite.
The blade was hand forged in a technique known as san mai (three layers). Layers of 410 stainless steel surround a Cru Forge V carbon steel core. The result is the exceptional edge holding of carbon steel with significantly easier care. Cru Forge V, the steel which forms the cutting edge, is a 'super-steel' created by Crucible, in the USA. Very high in carbon content (approx. 1.05%) this steel holds and takes an amazing edge. Because this knife is made from carbon steel, we recommend using camellia oil to avoid rust. By forging closely to shape, he ensures optimal grain structure for a keen, long lasting edge. A convex grind ensures excellent food release.
The handle is formed from stabilized box elder burl with a bolster formed from black buffalo horn. It is nicely sculpted for a secure, comfortable grip. The stabilized wood will hold up beautifully to the heavy demands of either a home or professional kitchen.
This beautiful chef's knife is sure to be the one you grab for every time you're in the kitchen.


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