{"product_id":"starry-night-damascus-gyuto-243mm","title":"Starry Night Damascus Gyuto 243mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNine distinct high-carbon steel alloys, nearly all high-performance tungsten-carbon formulas, combine to form the homemade damascus from which this gyuto is forged. Working from his studio in the Netherlands, artist Timo Verschuren creates one-of-a-kind chef knives intended for daily kitchen work, honed for cutting performance and efficiency; that this is the finest mix of alloys he has yet produced is simply icing on the cake. Timo's Starry Night finish brings the steel to life beyond the static photograph: through washing, oiling, and use, the surface shifts from a matte grey field to an almost luminous, starry depth and back again, a living finish that rewards the knife with daily handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 243mm \/ 9.57\" with a slim, balanced profile, this is a laser of a chef knife. Above the thin, hard, hair-popping sharp edge the blade's rounded spine tapers steadily from 3mm at the heel to 1.2mm at the midpoint and just 0.9mm an inch from the tip, the geometry shaped for precision above all else, its convex bevels lending just enough strength and mass where needed. Standing 56mm tall at the heel, the spine evolves with care toward a glass-thin, needle-like point. The blade's proportions together with Verschuren's carefully calibrated hardening process results in just the right amount lateral flexibility while maintaining strength throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalancing roughly a finger's width in front of the rounded choil, the knife feels steady and assured in hand despite its featherlight 6.4oz \/ 182g overall weight. Comfort and control are provided by a tapering, shield-inspired wa handle of ringed true mulga wood and brass, the wood's tight, dark grain a fitting complement to the blade's shifting starlit surface. A refined, capable tool designed to be used often and appreciated for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timo Verschuren - Netherlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54363574239507,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-timo-verschuren-netherlands-starry-night-damascus-gyuto-243mm-1246532882.jpg?v=1782839017","url":"https:\/\/eatingtools.com\/products\/starry-night-damascus-gyuto-243mm","provider":"Eatingtools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}