Gyuto knife, SLD core with Stainless Steel cladding, Nashiji and Kurouchi Finish - Ohishi
SHAPE: Gyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. In this case, the knife is slightly taller at the heel than usual.
STEEL: SLD. This modern steel is made by Hitachi and has excellent wear resistance. It has around 1.5% carbon meaning it can be hardened to well over 60 Rockwell. There is also 11-13% chromium meaning it can almost be classed as stainless steel which generally has a minimum of 13% chromium. All in all a rather nice steel. It is very similar to SKD11 and D2 steel. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.
FINISH: Nashiji or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.
Kurouchi. This rustic finish is achieved by leaving the forge scale on that forms during the knife's production. It not only looks great but gives some protection against rust.
HANDLE: D shaped Wenge handle with a pakkawood ferrule. Theoretically this is a right handers handle but I know loads of people who happily use them left handed.
BLADE LENGTH: 210mm
MAKER: Ohishi - Niigata, Japan
SAUNDERS SAYS: "The fit and finish on these knives is phenomenal and they are fun to sharpen if you find sharpening fun."
These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.
SHAPE: Gyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. In this case, the knife is slightly taller at the heel than usual.
STEEL: SLD. This modern steel is made by Hitachi and has excellent wear resistance. It has around 1.5% carbon meaning it can be hardened to well over 60 Rockwell. There is also 11-13% chromium meaning it can almost be classed as stainless steel which generally has a minimum of 13% chromium. All in all a rather nice steel. It is very similar to SKD11 and D2 steel. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.
FINISH: Nashiji or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.
Kurouchi. This rustic finish is achieved by leaving the forge scale on that forms during the knife's production. It not only looks great but gives some protection against rust.
HANDLE: D shaped Wenge handle with a pakkawood ferrule. Theoretically this is a right handers handle but I know loads of people who happily use them left handed.
BLADE LENGTH: 210mm
MAKER: Ohishi - Niigata, Japan
SAUNDERS SAYS: "The fit and finish on these knives is phenomenal and they are fun to sharpen if you find sharpening fun."
These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.
Original: $288.44
-70%$288.44
$86.53Description
SHAPE: Gyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword. In this case, the knife is slightly taller at the heel than usual.
STEEL: SLD. This modern steel is made by Hitachi and has excellent wear resistance. It has around 1.5% carbon meaning it can be hardened to well over 60 Rockwell. There is also 11-13% chromium meaning it can almost be classed as stainless steel which generally has a minimum of 13% chromium. All in all a rather nice steel. It is very similar to SKD11 and D2 steel. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.
FINISH: Nashiji or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.
Kurouchi. This rustic finish is achieved by leaving the forge scale on that forms during the knife's production. It not only looks great but gives some protection against rust.
HANDLE: D shaped Wenge handle with a pakkawood ferrule. Theoretically this is a right handers handle but I know loads of people who happily use them left handed.
BLADE LENGTH: 210mm
MAKER: Ohishi - Niigata, Japan
SAUNDERS SAYS: "The fit and finish on these knives is phenomenal and they are fun to sharpen if you find sharpening fun."
These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.
