K tip Gyuto in Carbon (Work Horse)
The gyuto is a traditional japanese style chef knife. Originally made to cut meat the gyuto is a very versatile option of most kitchen tasks. The gyuto has a flatter edge than a traditional western chef knife but still allows for some rocking. Making it great for large or small tasks. The blade height allows for great knuckle clearance and the downward pointed tip makes small precise tasks a breeze.
Knife details:
Blade length: 8.3”
Heel height: 2.3”
Handle length 5”
Steel: 26c3 Carbon
Handles material: Ebony, and Box elder
Grind type: Walkschliff
Edge thickness and hardness: .005” 65 hrc
Edge angle 15 degrees
Weight: 5.2 oz
The walkschliff grind is a grind that is essentially a double convex grind. Meaning that both the edge and spine are tapered from the middle. This makes the cross section of the knife egg shaped. The reason why I've switched over to the walkschliff grind is
1. Because it adds lateral durability to the knife (including the tip) meaning more durability through hard use.
2. Adds blade stiffness without adding weight
3. In my opinion the best way to get effective food release
4. Adds edge durability without “wedging”. Wedging is when the knife cutting through the food medium is too thick and you experience drag while completing the cut.
Food release is the inability of food to stick to the side of the blade. It's something that isn't very easy to achieve as a knife maker, but professional and home cooks alike look for. In my experience and testing the walkschliff grind is the most effective at achieving this.
The gyuto is a traditional japanese style chef knife. Originally made to cut meat the gyuto is a very versatile option of most kitchen tasks. The gyuto has a flatter edge than a traditional western chef knife but still allows for some rocking. Making it great for large or small tasks. The blade height allows for great knuckle clearance and the downward pointed tip makes small precise tasks a breeze.
Knife details:
Blade length: 8.3”
Heel height: 2.3”
Handle length 5”
Steel: 26c3 Carbon
Handles material: Ebony, and Box elder
Grind type: Walkschliff
Edge thickness and hardness: .005” 65 hrc
Edge angle 15 degrees
Weight: 5.2 oz
The walkschliff grind is a grind that is essentially a double convex grind. Meaning that both the edge and spine are tapered from the middle. This makes the cross section of the knife egg shaped. The reason why I've switched over to the walkschliff grind is
1. Because it adds lateral durability to the knife (including the tip) meaning more durability through hard use.
2. Adds blade stiffness without adding weight
3. In my opinion the best way to get effective food release
4. Adds edge durability without “wedging”. Wedging is when the knife cutting through the food medium is too thick and you experience drag while completing the cut.
Food release is the inability of food to stick to the side of the blade. It's something that isn't very easy to achieve as a knife maker, but professional and home cooks alike look for. In my experience and testing the walkschliff grind is the most effective at achieving this.
The gyuto is a traditional japanese style chef knife. Originally made to cut meat the gyuto is a very versatile option of most kitchen tasks. The gyuto has a flatter edge than a traditional western chef knife but still allows for some rocking. Making it great for large or small tasks. The blade height allows for great knuckle clearance and the downward pointed tip makes small precise tasks a breeze.
Knife details:
Blade length: 8.3”
Heel height: 2.3”
Handle length 5”
Steel: 26c3 Carbon
Handles material: Ebony, and Box elder
Grind type: Walkschliff
Edge thickness and hardness: .005” 65 hrc
Edge angle 15 degrees
Weight: 5.2 oz
The walkschliff grind is a grind that is essentially a double convex grind. Meaning that both the edge and spine are tapered from the middle. This makes the cross section of the knife egg shaped. The reason why I've switched over to the walkschliff grind is
1. Because it adds lateral durability to the knife (including the tip) meaning more durability through hard use.
2. Adds blade stiffness without adding weight
3. In my opinion the best way to get effective food release
4. Adds edge durability without “wedging”. Wedging is when the knife cutting through the food medium is too thick and you experience drag while completing the cut.
Food release is the inability of food to stick to the side of the blade. It's something that isn't very easy to achieve as a knife maker, but professional and home cooks alike look for. In my experience and testing the walkschliff grind is the most effective at achieving this.