Posted on 2024-05-18
Product description
Japanese Style thin slicer in SC125 Monosteel. German Ultra Pure Carbon Steel by Lohmann, developed by Achim Wirz. There was only one batch of this steel made. Similar composition to Shirogami # 1 but cleaner and purer. 170 mm cutting edge length and 28 mm wide. Thickness of spine is 2 mm at heel, 1.6 mm in the middle and 0.75 mm near the tip. Weight is 89 g. Hardened to 62 HRC; quenched in saltwater. Handle is 133 mm in length made from reclaimed Indonesian Pheasantwood from an old cutting board with a ferrule from black tamarind heartwood. Balance point is at the end of the Ferrule near where Handle and Blade meet. Spine and choil are rounded and polished smooth. All made by myself.
Condition
- Unused (new item)
In original packaging?
- Yes
Country of manufacture
- Ireland
Brand/Blacksmith
- Other
Blade shape
- Slicer
Blade length (mm)
170Product weight (g)
89Steel category
- Carbon steel
Steel type
- Other
Steel hardness (HRC)
- 62
Handle material
- Natural (wood)
Seller's return policy
- No returns (5-day Buyer Protection Return Policy for Eligible returns still applies)