This is a wrought iron gyuto with 1.2519 core. This steel is similar to aogami #2. This knife has a Kasumi finish done by myself on Japanese natural stones. Kasumi finishes are not very common among western makers. They take a lot of time, but the end result is absolutely worth it. It also provides an easily thinned knife. The wrought iron polishes extremely well on japanese natural stones. The handle of this knife is composed of a single piece of ambrosia maple. This piece of maple came from a storm damaged tree and was salvaged from my property.  It would be a perfect candidate for kasumi polishing on Japanese natural stones due to the already stone worked bevels. 

The wrought iron on this knife is special.  It was salvaged from a beach in British Columbia, Canada by my friend Mike Jones. The wrought iron was sent to me and I reforged it and was able to use it for San mai. This piece truly has a story that extends beyond anything we can even imagine. 

Spine Measurements:
Out of the handle: 4.04mm
Above Makers Mark: 2.61mm
Middle: 1.95mm
4cm from tip: 1.65mm
2cm from tip: 1.28mm
Weight: 199g