Kitchen Knife | Date of Construction: 2020-12 |
Blade Characteristics Steel Type: Hada Composition  : O1 Billet #  : n/a Number of Layers: 768 Pattern: natural Etch: Medium Polish: Satin Dimension (inches) Length: 7.4 Max Thickness: 0.21 Min Thickness: 0.08 |
Handle Characteristics Grip Material: ziricote Grip Type : Bolster & stabs Fittings Material: Cupric Nickel Copper habachi Fasteners: 10-32 button bolts Dimension (inches) Length: 4.7 Max Thickness: 0.975 Min Thickness: 0.862 Max Height: 1.295 Min Height: 1.275 |
Heat Treatment Austenization & Quenching Heat Source: Oven Temperature (F): 1500 Quench material: Oil Quench temperature (F): ambient Tempering Temperature (F): 400 Duration (hrs): 2 Repetitions: n/a |
Experiment in pattern - very visible but very fine random pattern - six pieces of O1 (1/4 x 6) - folded to 768 with some Dolly Partonizing. Fittings are replica Japanese style, Handle can be removed. |