Shop-made san-mai using soft iron and pure nickel pattern welded steel as the cladding, blue2 was used for the core steel. Profile is fairly neutral with a small flat spot at the heel but mostly belly throughout, geometry is forged with little to no flex along the spine. Hira has been etched to reveal the nickel layers and KU removed for a nashiji finish, bevels are working finish ready to refine further or maintain as is. A compact gyuto or tall petty, this knife would be a nice side arm next to a larger knife or to use in a small kitchen or home cook.
Price does not include shipping and will be calculated after checkout.
Specs
183 mm length
48.3 mm at the heel
179 g
5.2 mm at the handle — 2.2 mm mid — 1.25 mm at the shinogi
Handle ancient red gum (AUS)
Cladding: soft iron / pure nickel
Core steel: Blue2/Aogami JNP
Please note: this knife is not stainless and will rust if not cared for. Care instructions will be sent with the knife along with handle paste and blade oil.
Shop-made san-mai using soft iron and pure nickel pattern welded steel as the cladding, blue2 was used for the core steel. Profile is fairly neutral with a small flat spot at the heel but mostly belly throughout, geometry is forged with little to no flex along the spine. Hira has been etched to reveal the nickel layers and KU removed for a nashiji finish, bevels are working finish ready to refine further or maintain as is. A compact gyuto or tall petty, this knife would be a nice side arm next to a larger knife or to use in a small kitchen or home cook.
Price does not include shipping and will be calculated after checkout.
Specs
183 mm length
48.3 mm at the heel
179 g
5.2 mm at the handle — 2.2 mm mid — 1.25 mm at the shinogi
Handle ancient red gum (AUS)
Cladding: soft iron / pure nickel
Core steel: Blue2/Aogami JNP
Please note: this knife is not stainless and will rust if not cared for. Care instructions will be sent with the knife along with handle paste and blade oil.
