Multi-Clad White 2 Petty

178x50mm petty gyuto in white 2 with mulit-layer iron cladding. The cladding etches with a beautiful gradient of grey through the soft iron layers. Convex grind with thin edge and sharp distal taper for ultimate performance. Polished spine and choil with satin, hand polished bevels with some forge finish and etched to highlight the steel pattern. The handle is stabilised spalted Sassafra with heirloom aged brass bolster. Tech specs: Steel: Hitachi White 2 core with mulit-layer nickel and iron cladding Tested Hardness: 61 HRC Total length: 313mm Length of cutting edge: 178mm Blade height at heel: 50mm Handle length: 127mm Spine thickness - Above heel: 3.5mm Midway: 2.2mm 10mm before tip: 0.3mm Weight: 141g Please note this is a high hardness, keen edged high performance knife and as such care must be taken to protect the edge (i.e. please do not cut frozen foods). ***Prices include Tariffs for USA Customers. I will pay these to my shipping provider at time of posting.