220mm Gyuto in O1 @61HRC

Hello there.

I didn't post anything in a while, but I had a good reason for that. One of the reasons for non posting was lack of time, as well as two holidays and little burn out. Yes... I felt burned out and I am not happy with that. In the mean time I was doing little projects, but everything was taking me enormous amount of time. However, at least, I have managed to finish one of the knives I have started earlier this year. There are few minor flaws, but I took them in to the consideration and I am willing to avoid them next time. Also for the first time I have tried to etch my surname on to the blade with nail laquer and 9v battery technique. I am not happy with results. I plan to order some stencils designed for etching. Here are the results:

220mm gyuto:

Steel: O1 @ 61HRC
Total lenght: 350mm
Cutting edge lenght: 220mm
Height over the heel: 43mm
Spine thickness over the heel: 2.83mm
Spine thickness in the middle: 2.37mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 0.93mm
Handle lenght: 125mm
Handle material: Non stabilised Amboyna burl and brass pins finished with TRU-oil.
























Quick cutting video:

 

Maybe the etching didn't go great, the knife looks very good! And good luck with your health, I hope it's going a little better already.

 

Can't find a link for a passaround for this knife…
I'd expect a better polished choil area, but otherwise it's pretty good looking knife.

 

nice

 

Looking good indeed

 

Definitely a nice looking knife, good work!

 

I think it looks great, and comfortable . The heel height looks taller in the video. Must be me . Can see it cuts really well.

 

Greg, i was always amazed by the sharpness your knives, how they have glided through everything with such an ease.
Yes, there are minor flaws with the aesthetics, but the performance is spot on.
Considering the fact that this may have been from the first (or second?) batch of knives you've ever made, this is a really good attempt and i can see a lot of happy customers in the future.
And i can see a KKFora passaround as well in the nearer future... Am i right?

 

Yeah, right. We all agree. Passaround.

 

Thanks guys for kind words. Anton the choil is polished, but I think that there is some kind of shadow on the picture. I just bought new camera and still trying to figure it out how to use it

P.S.
Sorry guys. No passaround This knife was made for me I need to cook something for Christmas

 

Its a nice looking knife, Greg. Hope you are OK.
- Kim