This knife has a nearly flat profile with a continuous rock. edge is sharpened on one side to a 5000 grit finish and on the other to a 1000 grit finish inspired by the sharpening techniques of Japanese knife makers. The benefit of this technique is that you attain highly polished edges with a bit more toothsomeness making items with skins easier to cut while staying sharp for long periods. The finish on the blade is near to a cast iron seasoning and is applied during the tempering process. appears burnt brown to straw gold colour in differing light. The blade was asymmetrically forged and ground fro a right handed user offering a smooth surface for your knuckles to rest against while not offering a place for food to stick. Ideal for fine work such as mincing shallots or herbs. Hamon. Handle is friction fit and can be tapped off blade by knocking ferrule against edge of cutting board.
Blade length: 103mm
Blade height: 54mm (at the heel)
Blade thickness: 2.6mm -> 1.8mm
Overall length: 230mm
Weight: 123g
Steel: 26c3
HRC: 62
ferrule: linen micarta
Handle: Stabilized Fir
*HRC is estimated based on charts and the temperatures i achieved during teh ehat treating process
