Koa and San Mai Gyuto

[haburn]

I finished up this 220mm gyuto in san mai with a Western handle dressed in koa and brass. All questions/comments welcome. Thanks!

 

[bh49]

Just plain beautiful.
Thank you for sharing. What is core steel?

 

[haburn]

Just plain beautiful.
Thank you for sharing. What is core steel?

Thanks!
Core steel is 1095.

 

[bh49]

Thank you

 

[Pensacola Tiger]

Lovely work, Ian! Someone will be very happy.

Rick

 

[Burl Source]

While I am very fond of your Asian style handles on most of your knives, this western style handle looks great. I really like this one.