Koa Wootz Gyuto 205mm

In gyuto form with beautiful, 205mm / 8.1″ blade forged by hand to become your daily kitchen workhorse for all manner of meal prep, this tool by Peter Swarz-Burt is built to do it all. Crafted from Peter’s renowned, house-made wootz carbon steel which shows a striking, damascus-like pattern in its finished, etched form, the blade is stiff along its wide, slightly tapered spine, and tough behind its sharp, hard edge where convex bevels are up to the most demanding cuts. A slim, pointed tip balances precision and strength, giving the long, relatively straight profile the versatility to slice with finesse in the front and chop unwaveringly throughout its length. A long, comfortable shield-style wa handle is carved from exquisite, locally sourced Hawaiian Koa, tapering slightly at the front for work in the pinch grip, and showing off its black micarta retention bold cap in the rear. Balanced, sturdy, and full feeling in the hand, this is one rewarding tool to hold, and behold.