Sold - Custom Gyuto 209mm (8.2") - Hitachi White #2 w/ Curly Walnut

This steel is the highly acclaimed Hitachi White #2. Hitachi goes above and beyond to high refine this steel, resulting in some of the lowest levels of impurities you can find on the market. White #2 is a pure Carbon Steel, perfect for those who prefer quick and easy sharpening to maintain an extremely sharp cutting edge.

For these blades, the Hitachi White #2 is cladded by Hitachi with mild steel. This San Mai construction allows for easy thinning of the secondary bevel and the perfect canvas for a beautiful patina to grow.

I wanted to push the limits on how much of this blade has been forged to shape. Creating a sleek distal taper and also creating a taper leading to the secondary bevel, mimicking some of my favorite Japanese maker's work. The secondary bevel was stone flattened, and a hand-sanded finished to create an elegant cutting edge.

The Handle is of Curly Walnut (Stabilized) with inlays of White & Black Ebony, though only the white sections. Paired with a highly polished Water Buffalo Horn ferrule. There is my signature tapering along the length of the handle, providing a secure hold when the hand gets wet or oily. This along with Scalloping of the handle end is only offered on my premium knives.

Hand-forged White #2 San Mai. This is a prelaminated, premium Japanese steel by Hitachi. *62-63 HRC*

Handle Material: Curly Walnut (Stabilized) and Water Buffalo Horn

Height at the heel:  1.9"

Blade Length: 210mm (8.2")

Total Length: 13.75"

Weight: 5.9 ounces

Spine Thickness Measurements:

Above Heel: .130"

Mid Point: .075"

1" From Tip: .060"