178mm Carter Cutlery Gyuto Maple Yo Handle

Carter Cutlery knives rival the best Japanese high performance knives.

Murray Carter is an ABS master bladesmith and the 17th generation Yoshimoto bladesmith. His knifes are forged with strict adherence to Japanese blacksmithing techniques, allowing him to manipulate steel to its highest potential.

Location: Council, Idaho, USA

Line: N/A

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: Hand-forged Shirogami #1 (HRC ~64)

Cladding: Stainless

Finish: Migaki

Edge Grind: 50/50 double bevel

Handle: Full Tang, Maple with maple burl spacers, brass pins

Weight: ~156g

Blade Length: 178mm

Overall Length: ~295mm

Thickness at Heel: ~2.4mm

Blade Height: ~47,2mm

The best sharpening tools for kitchen knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.