Gyuto 220mm Honyaki 26c3 "Spicy White" with Saya
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.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Overall length:
Edge Length: 220mm
Spine Heel: 3.5mm
Spine Mid: 2.5mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.2mm
Blade Height: 56mm
Weight: 177g
Cutting Edge Steel: 26C3
Stainless: No
HRC: 66
Blade Construction: Honyaki
Blade Finish: Matte Polish
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Masur birch with hammered brass bolster
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya, Hand Crafted Storage or Display Included: Yes
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
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Returns
At Modern Cooking we want our customers to be inspired and delighted by the products they purchase through our shop.
However, we understand that you may need to return products occasionally. If you are not entirely happy, you can return your purchase in its original condition within 14 days for a refund. Please email if you wish to return any goods.
In the unlikely event that you receive faulty goods or your order is damaged in transit, please contact us for instructions on how to return the goods as in this case we will meet the cost of return postage, though only if this is arranged through our authorised carriers. Any claim for refund or exchange resulting from faulty goods or goods damaged in transit must be raised within 5 business days.
All Modern Cooking logistics partners provide insurance in case of damage, but the coverage is only valid if we are notified within 5 business days. Please make sure to inspect your order immediately upon receipt to ensure that there is no damage.
Once we have the goods back, we will issue a full refund or send replacements where possible, as you prefer.
Product Care:
Cleaning: Clean by hand with warm water. Avoid wetting the handle when possible.
Sharpening: We advise using whetstones to sharpen your knives and a honing rod or steel to maintain the burr between sharpening sessions.
Reactive Steels: Reactive steels like Aogami Super, Apex Ultra or one of the many premium reactive German and Swedish steels are susceptible to rust if not properly cared for. In this case we advise that you keep the knife dry between uses and when storing the knife for longer periods wiping the knife blade with Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil is a wise choice. This will not stop a patina forming on the blade, but it will stop rust. A patina can be a beautiful personal feature on your knife and helps to stop rust forming. So, dry your knife regularly between uses, store in a dry place and apply some Tsubaki oil from time to time when storing for long periods.
A reference guide to steel types
Handle Care: If you have a knife with a non-stabilised wooden handle, you can apply Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil to your handle from time to time. Food safe wax can be applied to both stabilised and no-stabilised wooden handles. Never apply hot wax or oil as you risk warping or damaging the handle.
