Slicing Knife (Sujihiki) with Spalted Pecan (9-1/3 in.)

Product Description for Slicing Knife (Sujihiki) with Spalted Pecan (9-1/3 in.)

Maker: Bill Burke, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 108332
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 9.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.40 in.
Total length: 14.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.70 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 7.00 oz.
Blade: Hand forged san mai 52100 carbon steel surrounded by 416 stainless steel sides
Bolster: 416 stainless steel
Handle: Spalted pecan handle scales set on a distal tapered full tang
Description: Mastersmith Bill Burke's chef's knives are among the highest performing cutlery found anywhere. His heat treatment and forging techniques result in edge holding that is far beyond other knives. This is a knife that you won't want to put down.
This high performance sujihiki is well suited for slicing and portioning meats and fish due to the slender, long blade. Extremely sharp, it is also well suited to preparing sushi and sashimi.
The blade was hand forged in a technique known as san mai. The 52100 carbon steel core is surrounded by layers of 416 stainless steel. The result is the exceptional edge holding of carbon steel with easier care. The transition line between stainless steel and carbon steel is exceptionally dramatic. Like his hunting knives, this slicing knife was tested for edge flex and cutting ability before assembly. The heat treatment followed the formulas developed Bill Burke in conjunction with Mastersmith Ed Fowler. This technique, combined with Bill's choice of steel, ensures some of the sharpest and most long lasting edges found anywhere. A rounded spine and choil ensure the knife will be comfortable even after hours of use.
The handle is stabilized spalted pecan wood set to the full tang with three Corby hidden bolt rivets. A distal tapered tang ensures perfect balance. This stabilized wood holds up beautifully to the heavy demands of either a home or professional kitchen. The handle is nicely carved to swell toward the front of the handle, move into a slimmer waist and finally to swell again at the end of the handle. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Exceptional work throughout!


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