Damascus Chef's Knife (Gyuto) with Macassar Ebony (7-1/4 in.)

Product Description for Damascus Chef's Knife (Gyuto) with Macassar Ebony (7-1/4 in.)

Maker: Andrew Burke (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 101654
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.25 in.
Total length: 12.80 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.67 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.06 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.01 in.
Item weight: 4.60 oz.
Blade: Twisted Ws pattern damascus forged from 1080 and 15n20 carbon steels
Bolster: Buffalo horn
Handle: Half octagonal macassar ebony handle
Description: Andy Burke is the son of renowned Mastersmith Bill Burke. Over the years, Andy has had the opportunity work with Bill and he has created some truly spectacular knives. Andy lately has started focusing on kitchen knives and the results have been incredible.
The gyuto is modeled after the French pattern chef's knife. Longer and slimmer than the santoku, it is well suited to slicing and chopping -- an ideal general purpose chef's knife. The long blade is needed for the sawing motion required to cut meat and the slim profile keeps the weight low and the balance perfect. This knife has a perfect shape for a rocking chop and is sure to be a goto knife.
The 7-1/4 inch damascus blade is forged from 1080 and 15n20 carbon steels. The twisted Ws pattern is high contrast and incredibly engaging. The spine and choil have been rounded for comfort. Andy's maker mark is shown on the left side of the blade. Because the blade is made from carbon steels, we recommend using camellia oil to oil both the blade and natural wood handle.
The ambidextrous traditional half octagonal handle is octagonal at the top and rounded at the base. This shape is among the most comfortable of Japanese handle styles. Macassar ebony with a buffalo horn ferrule is combined to create a handle that will last a lifetime. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Exceptional work throughout from this up-and-coming maker!


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