240mm 52100 Gyuto

This 240mm 52100 gyuto is essentially a variation of my “Deluxe Laser Line” but with an upgraded handle. It has all of the same features with a little extra class. If you’re looking for a 240mm 52100 gyuto but aren’t a fan of burned oak, this could be for you. 

Blade Details

Blade: 243mmx52mm 52100 (~64/65 hrc) Stone tuned bevels + 600 grit hand finish.

Neck: 18mmx18mm

Handle: Red Zebrawood and Walnut, oil finished and waxed

POB: 40mm from the handle

Spine: 2.62mm at the handle, 2.29mm at halfway, .54mm 1cm from the tip

Grind: full convex RH bias

Weight: 160g

Relieved choil and spine

Edge: .15mm@1mm, .29mm@2mm from the edge, measured at the midpoint

Blade Special Features

Fully convex ground blade

To learn more about 52100 steel click here: https://knifesteelnerds.com/2019/01/28/history-and-properties-of-52100-steel/

For the maker’s summative take on 52100 click here: https://msicardcutlery.com/knife-making-steel-information-faq/