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13" D2 Tool Steel Chef Knife – 8.5" Hammered Gyuto Slicing Blade
13" D2 Tool Steel Chef Knife – 8.5" Hammered Gyuto Slicing Blade
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Professional Culinary Performance Meets Outdoor Camp Utility
Forged from premium D2 high-carbon semi-stainless tool steel, this 13" Gyuto-style chef knife pairs an 8.5" dual-tone Tsuchime hammered slicing blade with an ergonomic 4.5" octagonal Wa-style handle. Featuring multi-segmented reddish-brown and charcoal-grey stabilized pakkawood scales, polished accent rings, and a custom-tooled genuine leather sheath, it delivers drag-free food prep, extreme edge retention, and versatile camp-to-kitchen processing utility.
🎯 Key Specifications
Overall Length: 13.0" (8.5" Blade, 4.5" Handle)
Steel Type: Premium D2 High-Carbon Tool Steel (Semi-Stainless | Elite Wear Resistance)
Blade Finish: Dual-Tone Tsuchime (Hammered Forge-Flats with Precision Satin Edge)
Handle Material: Multi-Segmented Stabilized Pakkawood (Red-Brown & Charcoal Grey)
Handle Shape: Traditional Octagonal Wa-Style (Ambidextrous Control)
Construction: Hidden Tang
Sheath Included: Premium Custom-Tooled Tan/Brown Leather Sheath with Snap Retainer
💥 Why This Knife Stands Out
Drag-Reducing Tsuchime Hammered Finish: Deeply textured upper flats create small air pockets that prevent moist, dense ingredients—like meats and potatoes—from sticking to the blade during rapid slicing.
High-Hardness D2 Tool Steel Core: Semi-stainless D2 steel delivers high-carbon cutting performance and superior rust resistance, holding a razor-sharp edge significantly longer than standard kitchen stainless steels.
Ergonomic Octagonal Pakkawood Wa-Handle: Traditional octagonal profile nests naturally into the hand for rotational control, while resin-infused pakkawood construction resists water, juices, cracking, and warping.
🛡️ Care & Maintenance Guide +
⛔ NEVER, EVER:
- Leave the blade resting in standing water.
- Rest the blade on a damp tea towel, washcloth, or wet sponge.
- Store for extended periods inside direct contact with leather.
- Wash in a dishwasher.
✅ AFTER USE:
- Rinse clean under running water and wipe completely dry with a clean cloth.
- Lightly oil the blade using food-safe mineral oil or blade wax.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
⚠️ Handmade Authenticity Note +
This is a custom handmade product. Natural materials (like stag horn, bone, wood, and resin) and hand-forging mean each knife may vary slightly in color, pattern, and finish from the images shown. This uniqueness is part of its true craftsmanship and authenticity.