This is a 235mm pattern welded gyuto, the steels used are 1095/15n20. The pattern used for this knife is an experimental Ws pattern that was drawn out then twisted by hand. Once twisted the blade was forged to shape. 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 grind on this knife is slightly higher than my normal grind with a bit more weight to it making it fall into my workhorse category. The ferrule of this knife is made of African Blackwood with the main block of wood being dyed blue maple burl.

Specs:
Blade Length: 235mm
Heel Height: 52mm
Handle Length: 141mm
Width of spine out of handle: 4.24mm
Width of spine halfway down: 2.95mm
Width of spine 4cm from tip: 1.75mm
Width of spine 2cm from tip: 1.42mm
Overall weight: 246g