Honyaki Chef's Knife (7-1/2") with Carbon Fiber

Product Description for Honyaki Chef's Knife (7-1/2") with Carbon Fiber

Maker: Dan Bidinger (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 104604
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.50 in.
Total length: 11.80 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.85 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 5.60 oz.
Blade: 26C4 carbon steel with a clay zone heat treatment and hand rubbed satin finish, 65 Hrc
Handle: Hand contoured carbon fiber with crosscut Micarta spacers
Description: I was very excited when I was introduced to Dan Bidinger at 2019 Blade West in Portland, OR. Though Dan didn't have a table, his work spoke for itself. Bidinger brings a tremendous amount of skill, precision, and design to his knives.
This high performance chef's knife is a perfect choice as a primary knife in the kitchen. The blade is well suited for slicing vegetables, meats, and more. The gentle arc of the cutting edge is perfect for a rocking, chopping motion with plenty of finger clearance over a cutting board. At 7-1/2 inches, it is a perfect size for either the professional or home chef. It is easy to control yet has enough reach to get most any job done. At 5.6 oz, this knife is exceptionally nimble.
The blade is high performing 26C3 carbon steel. The composition of 26C3 is similar to Hitachi shirogami (white steel). It is very clean with few alloying elements. The high carbon content helps the steel get very hard and hold a truly exceptional edge. Bidinger borrowed his heat treatment technique from the world of Japanese swords. The spine was coated with clay prior to quenching. The dramatic undulating heat treatment line is called a hamon. It shows the transition between the resilient spine, and the ultra-hard cutting edge. Because this knife is made from carbon steel, we recommend using camellia oil to avoid rust and oxidation. The spine and choil are nicely rounded for a comfortable grip.
The hand contoured handle is carbon fiber. Facets throughout the handle provide an elegant look and an extremely comfortable grip. The handle is equally comfortable in a pinch grip or a standard grip. Crosscut Micarta liners provide an elegant contrast to the black carbon fiber scales. This is a knife you won't want to put down!
Excellent work throughout!


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