Gyuto 220mm Honyaki 26c3 "Spicy White" with Saya
Gyuto 220mm Honyaki 26c3 "Spicy White" with Saya
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Fredrik Spåre 220mm Honyaki blade forged in 26c3 "Spicy White" steel. If you’re not familiar with the steel, 26c3 is very similar to the Japanese white or shirogami steel, which is known for its purity. 26c3 has additional chromium alloy, which gives it slightly better corrosion resistance. It’s a very nice quality steel and perfect for forging Honyaki blades.
This blade is hard! 66HRC at the edge and it’s an absolute razor. The profile is a classic Gyuto shape, a decent flat section extends out of the heel of the blade and runs about 30% of its length before subtly curving towards the tip. The geometry is very precise. The spine tapers very consistently (3.5mm Heel, 2.5mm Mid, 1.2mm Tip) and the convex grind is super consistent beginning about 1cm from the spine and gently curving to the edge.
The octagonal handle features perfect fit and finish and the hammer dented brass bolster is a beautiful touch. Masur birch pairs very nicely with the hand sanded satin finish on the blade. A very nice Honyaki blade, amazing value for a knife of its calibre.