NORA 7" Western Gyuto #1075 - Bubbly
$ 340.00
The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western chef's knife but the blade tends to be thinner and holds a sharper edge. A gyuto is similar to a utility knife in that it is a multipurpose knife that can handle virtually every task including chopping, mincing and slicing meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. Our gyuto has a long, western style handle with a thin nimble neck which makes the knife easy to grip and form into your hand. The blade is a Japanese inspired profile with a fair amount of belly in the blade to allow for a gentle rocking motion.
Every one of our knives is numbered and unique. This NORA knife, number #1075, is a hybrid mix of wood and resin. The wood is a beautiful, stabilized crotch walnut and we cut and cast a bubbly pattern of teal resin circles in the wood. Its a playful pattern and we like the color combo.
Wood stabilization is an added feature that we offer with our knives. Wood that is stabilized has been injected with a clear acrylic resin under a vacuum process. Stabilization helps to minimize, if not eliminate, any cracking, warping, shrinkage and/or expanding of the material. Stabilized wood will not absorb water and is generally impervious to oils. The process helps to ensure your knife has a long lifespan in the kitchen.
This knife blade is composed of CTS-XHP stainless steel which is a premium stainless steel that we rarely offer because it is fairly hard to source. This steel has excellent durability for a stainless steel and it also can be taken to a fairly high hardness at 62 HRC. This steel outperforms our AEB-L stainless because while the hardness is similar, this will generally keep a keen edge longer and it is a more hardy, durable alloy.
Besides this, the actual stain resistance on this steel is high. It is a true stainless but with performance similar to many carbon steels. In general, this is an excellent steel choice that combines great performance with heightened durability.
{ Knife Details }
Metal: CTS XHP Stainless Steel
Blade Length: 7 inches
Total Length: 13.25 inches
Handle Material(s) Crotch Walnut Wood (stabilized), Urethane resins, gray G10 liner, natural micarta pins
Rockwell Hardness: 62
Grind Type: Full Flat