This is a 240mm pattern welded gyuto, the steels used are 1095/15n20. The pattern used for this knife is a fine ladder pattern. The ladder pattern is done by pressing a die into the steel then grinding off the excess. This creates the repetitive pattern. This knife has a compound S-grind, which is a hollow along the middle of the blade which aids with food release. Previously, I used a platen that replicated the angle of a 48” wheel for this. As of lately, I have started using a platen that replicates a 36” wheel, I find the slightly deeper hollow creates a more acute apex.

The ferrule of this knife is made of African Blackwood with the main block of wood being curly two-tone Tasmanian Blackwood.  Together, these materials flow wonderfully together and compliment the pattern of the steel.

Specs:
Blade Length: 240mm
Heel Height: 55m
Handle Length: 145mm
Width of spine out of handle: 2.88mm
Width of spine halfway down: 2.05mm
Width of spine 4cm from tip: 1.34mm
Width of spine 2cm from tip: 1.15mm
Overall weight: 190g