NORA 7" Western Gyuto #1090 - CTS-XHP Stainless Steel
$ 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 #1090, is a hybrid mix of wood and resin. The wood is a beautiful, live edge piece of American Buckeye that has been stabilized for durability. The resin is a creamy, off-white color with a very subtle shimmer to it. Its an elegant mix and we like the clean, classic feel of this knife.
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 made from 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. A higher hardness generally translates to greater edge retention and sharpness which is why this is such a sought after steel. Besides this, the actual stain resistance on this stainless is high. This may seem counter-intuitive as it is a "stainless" steel but many other stainless steels have a tendency to form small rust spots. They are "stainless," but just barely. This steel has a great combination of performance and stain resistance. You're not sacrificing one for the other which is nice when it comes to kitchen use. 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) American Buckeye Wood (stabilized), Urethane Resins, Natural Micarta Pins, Tan G10 liner
Rockwell Hardness: 62
Grind Type: Full Flat