This knife has a smooth 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. Ideal for slicing roasts and water melons . Hamon. Handle is friction fit and can be tapped off blade by knocking ferrule against edge of cutting board.
Blade length: 260mm
Blade height: 42mm (at the heel)
Blade thickness: 3.6mm -> 0.2mm
Overall length: 400mm
Weight: 215g
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
