185mm Carter Cutlery Shirogami Gyuto Micarta 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: 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, paper micarta scales. brass pins

Weight: ~174g

Blade Length: 185mm

Overall Length: ~304mm

Thickness at Heel: ~2.8mm

Blade Height: ~47.7mm

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