PARK FAMILY KNIVES #4

Specifications

• Construction: Sanmai with White #1 core and stainless cladding

• Type: Gyuto

• Blade length: ~180 mm 

• Blade height at heel: 48 mm

• Spine thickness: 4.2 - 2.0 mm (spine to k-tip edge)

• Edge: 50/50 double-bevel

• Handle: Octagonal, ebony with rosewood ferrule

• Hardness: HRC 61

• Grind: Convex

• Status: It's mine!

Maker's notes:

I managed to find a forged blank from master blacksmith / knifemaker Nishida-san, who specializes in White #1 steel. This knife was a delight to grind and sharpen - the steel almost seemed to wear away in metallic form (if that even makes sense?) rather than with a gummy, dragging feeling that I feel from untreated AEB-L or N690.

I gave this knife a K-tip, because I think K-tips are cool. I attempted a Myojin-style 3-angle spine polish, but it proved to be a little bit difficult so I went with the classic chamfered method after multiple failures. Overall cuts like a dream with the super thin tip!