Oatley Two-Tone Gyuto 215mm

A show-stopping piece from Australia, this pre-owned James Oatley chef knife was used for 2-3 test cuts only and has been cleaned and polished to make available here in exquisite, like-new condition. The 215mm / 8.5″ blade is hand-forged from stainless, brass, and copper damascus-clad VToku-2 carbon steel featuring textured, forge-finished flats above high-polish bevels. A rounded spine tapers only slightly, providing strength, toughness, and weight that powers a thin, hard, razor-sharp edge below James’ superb convex ‘S-grind’ bevel geometry that stretches from the blade’s heel to a slim, needle-like tip. The edge profile is suited to push-pull cutting while also rocking nicely on the board, and the 64mm tall heel height positions this is a large tool to handle the biggest cuts in the kitchen. In his well-loved, simple, and comfortable style, James has sculpted two-tone maple into a symmetrical D-like shape that tapers toward the front where it is capped with a ferrule of solid copper. A domed brass pin allows for disassembly for care and maintenance. Includes is a custom maple saya with copper pin.