Chef's Knife (Gyuto) with Cocobolo (8-1/2 in.)

Product Description for Chef's Knife (Gyuto) with Cocobolo (8-1/2 in.)

Maker: Brian Hanson (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 105813
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 8.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.00 in.
Total length: 13.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.05 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 9 oz.
Blade: Hand forged, satin finished 52100 carbon steel
Bolster: Buffalo horn
Handle: Cocobolo
Description: Brian Hanson is a bladesmith located in Washington State. He worked for over a decade as a fine dining chef in various Seattle restaurants, but during Covid he made the decision to change careers and start working as a bladesmith. He now makes high performance kitchen knives that he hopes fellow chefs will love to use both at home and professionally in the kitchen.
The gyuto is modeled after the French pattern chef's knife. Longer and slimmer than the santoku, it is an exceptional general purpose chef's knife. It is perfect for slicing meats and proteins as well as chopping and dicing. Whether slicing onions, chopping vegetables, or portioning meats, this will be your go-to knife in the kitchen.
The blade is hand forged 52100 carbon steel. This high performing steel is considered to be among the best steels (if not the very best) by many knifemakers and knife users. Makers such as Mastersmiths Bill Burke, Bob Kramer, and Ed Fowler have pioneered this long edge holding steel. Because the blade is forged from carbon steels we recommend using camellia oil to oil the blade and natural wood handle.
The ambidextrous Japanese-inspired octagonal handle is cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa). Cocobolo is a warm toned wood that has long been prized for its durability. It is particularly resinous and holds up beautifully to the high demands of a professional or home kitchen. The handle is finished with a buffalo horn ferrule and brass spacer. This knife has exceptional balance -- it is a knife you won't want to put down!
Excellent work throughout!


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