J. Neilson gyuto.....

[Morrow]

J. sent these pics today. I'm looking forward to get it. 8'' gyuto...

It will end up with cocobolo scales...sort of a companion piece to this monster...same finish on the blade as well.

 

[jhakken]

Great looking knives. The don't look like they need to be babied either. What's the metal and geometry like? I'm going to try to learn a little more about the maker. Thanks.

 

[Morrow]

Great looking knives. The don't look like they need to be babied either. What's the metal and geometry like? I'm going to try to learn a little more about the maker. Thanks.

From J's website:

These Chef's knives are made from wide industrial high carbon band-saw steel (15N20 or L-6 depending on the blade). The blade is 2" at their highest point (spine to edge) and just over .060" at the spine with a fine ground/sharpened edge. The blades are treated with my "antiqued" finish to
help prevent corrosion and the handles are set with stainless steel handle bolts.

 

[jhakken]

Wow. That's a nice affordable line. Let us know how it handles. I'm starting to acquire a few kitchen knives and I'm quite interested in the American customs. I didn't see the gyuto listed. Was it a special order? Thanks.

 

[Morrow]

Wow. That's a nice affordable line. Let us know how it handles. I'm starting to acquire a few kitchen knives and I'm quite interested in the American customs. I didn't see the gyuto listed. Was it a special order? Thanks.

It was....

J. is a great guy and is more than willing to work with you.

 

[DaveMartell]

J has talent.

 

[Morrow]

I thought I would update this thread with finished pics of the knife. These are J's pictures as the knife in the mail to me now. I'm excited to put it to work.

 

[DaveMartell]

Looks nice and thin.

 

[jhakken]

Beautiful finish too. Can't wait to hear the rest of the report. Enjoy!