San Mai Chef's Knife - Gyuto (7-2/3 in.) with Bog Oak

Product Description for San Mai Chef's Knife - Gyuto (7-2/3 in.) with Bog Oak

Maker: Bill Burke, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 109457
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.60 in.
Total length: 12.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.90 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.01 in.
Item weight: 6.20 oz.
Blade: Hand forged Shiro2 carbon steel surrounded by stainless steel cladding
Bolster: 416 stainless steel
Handle: Bog oak
Description: 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 chef's knife is sure to become a kitchen favorite -- it is a knife that you won't want to put down.
This chef's knife is perfect for slicing meats and proteins as well as chopping, dicing, mincing 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 from a san mai billet combining a Shiro2 core with stainless steel sides for easier care. Thin nickel layers between the carbon steel and stainless steel stop carbon migration and make the transition particular dramatic. The blade is distal tapered for perfect balance and efficient slicing. Because the core is carbon steel, we recommend using camellia oil to avoid rust and oxidation.
The handle is jet black bog oak set on a full tang for strength and durability. This wood has been buried in a bog for hundreds or sometimes thousands of years. The extremely low oxygen conditions of the bog protect the wood from normal decay, while the underlying peat provides acidic conditions where iron salts and other minerals react with tannins in the wood, gradually giving it a distinct dark brown to almost black color. 416 stainless steel bolsters are carved to accommodate a comfortable pinch grip. This is a knife you won't want to put down!
Excellent work throughout!


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