Blue 2 Damascus Gyuto

245x57mm gyuto in Brook Turner Blue 2 core with low layer nickel and 52100 cladding

Convex grind with thin edge and sharp distal taper for ultimate performance. Top fuller to aid in food release of smaller diced foods. Polished spine and choil with satin, hand polished bevels and acid etched to highlight the steel pattern and banding. 

The handle is highly figured Arizona Ironwood with heirloom aged brass bolsters and silver nickel spacer. 

Tech specs:

Steel: Brook Turner Blue 2 core with low layer nickel and 52100 cladding
Tested Hardness: 64 HRC
Total length: 388mm
Length of cutting edge: 240mm
Blade height at heel: 55mm
Handle length: 140mm
Spine thickness -  
    Above heel: 3.6mm 
    Midway: 1.7mm
    10mm before tip: 0.3mm
Weight: 215g 

Please note this is a high hardness, keen edged high performance knife and as such care must be taken to protect the edge (i.e. please do not cut frozen foods).