T021  $250

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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


Full sheath provided

Comments
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.


n/a  =  not applicable