290mm forged geometry gyuto
Forged geometry means the whole geometry of the knife is established by forging , not just the dramatic taper but after forging the middle and edge of the knife are very thin, then blending into the thicker spine. This is all achieved under heat , in my power hammer. After grinding the lower bevel , you therefore have the perfect geometry, thin lower geometry with a break in angle breaking friction and giving food release, combined with a thicker spine give a sturdy feel with no flex... combine this with the ease of maintenance and practicality of narrow bevel san mai and you have the perfect carbon steel knife.
Knife specifications:(mm)
Blade materials - Mild steel/nickel/1.2442
Blade length heel to tip- 288mm
Blade height at heel- 57
Blade thickness into handle- 7.1
Blade thickness at spine over heel-4.2
Blade thickness at tip at top of bevel-0.8
Blade thickness on heel at top of bevel- 1.25
Handle- one piece wenge wa
Weight- 276g
Balance- 30mm ahead heel
Comments - For the size this is extremely thinly forged into the middle and taper keeping its weight at the back, some flex towards tip, but firm...
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