Gyuto 240mm HAP40 Silverback - Polished Finish, Complite Handle Gray

Japanese gyuto with polished blade forged from proven HAP40 steel.

HAP40 is an exceptional steel that has not been used for chef's knives for too long. It belongs to the group of powder metallurgical steels, which obtain a more uniform steel structure than cast steels by melting pure metal powder under pressure. Of particular note is the extreme hardness of the HAP40 steel used for this blade. Through a special heat treatment with salt baths, the steel achieves a hardness of HRC 65-67.

Currently, HAP40 is only processed by a few Japanese forges in the traditional way, so the supply of HAP40 blades is still very limited. We are therefore proud to offer our own HAP40 series. We have the Silverback HAP40 knives forged for us by specialists in and around Seki, Japan, according to our specifications and are pleased to be able to offer this series at attractive prices. Each knife in this series is engraved with the Silverback "銀 背" (Japanese for silverback) and is therefore unique and only available from us.

The HAP40 core of this Silverback Knives Gyuto is surrounded by a sheath steel made of 404 stainless steel. This is forged around the core steel using the San Mai method. This chef's knife is lightweight and perfectly balanced. The blade, which is very fine compared to other traditional Japanese knives, is often referred to as a laser blade. After hardening, the blade is ground on both sides and set into the Complite handle. This is made of high quality reinforced wood, resulting in excellent robustness and durability.

This gyuto has a blade length of 240 mm and a long tapered tip. The tapered shape of the gyuto blades is similar to that of classic western kitchen knives. What is interesting about this knife is the slightly curved blade shape at the back of the blade. On the one hand, this geometry saves weight, which improves the balance of the knife, and at the same time, this blade back creates a dynamic look.

This Gyuto knife is a versatile chef's knife and with its blade length of 240 mm, it is a rather large chef's knife. It is ideal for preparing fish and meat, but also for finely chopping herbs, onions and other vegetables.

This gyuto is suitable for cooks with professional demands as well as for hobby cooks. The high degree of hardness of the steel enables an extremely sharp blade, which remains about 3-5 times longer than traditional knife steels. Look forward to your first paper test at home!

• Length blade: 240mm
• Height blade: 50mm
• Length handle: 140mm
• Length knife: 387mm
• Weight: 185g
• Handle: Complite gray
• Hardness grade core steel: HRC 66-67
• Sheath steel: Stainless steel 404 with polished surface
• Blade construction: 3-ply according to the San Mai method
• Double sided grinding of the cutting edge

PRODUCT AN CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• This knife is not suitable for hard cuts such as bones and frozen food.
• These knives should never be put in the dishwasher and must be rinsed and dried by hand after each use to ensure long life.
• If not properly cared for, these blades tend to rust.Regular treatment with oil is also recommended.
• As the knives are handmade, each individual knife is unique.
• This also means that the knives may differ slightly in appearance.