We are proud to present Foodgear's very own knife range. In collaboration with a knife manufacturer from Koichi, Japan who has over 100 years of experience in the trade, we have had these knives made.
We have had 3 series made by them, each of which has been engraved 'フードギア' which is 'Foodgear' in kanji. The kanji is hand-hammered into each individual knife.
This knife is a 180mm Nakiri. It has AUS-10 in the core and surrounded with nice damascus cladding and tsuchime finish. This means that the knife is more or less rust-free, and requires minimal care compared to rust.
The handle is a Japanese WA handle, made of chestnut wood.
| Brand/series |
Foodgear Hamono - AUS-10 |
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Type |
Nakiri/Vegetable knife |
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Forging and steel
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Stainless Damascus Cladding - AUS-10 Core Steel
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Grinding
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50/50 |
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Handle type
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Japanese WA Stock in Chestnut |
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Stainless steel
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Yes! |
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Hardness
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59-60 |
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Specs
(May vary due to handmade)
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Length: 180mm.
Height: 51mm.
Weight: 131g.
Width out of the handle: 1.7mm.
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Foodgear always advises against cutting all kinds of bones and frozen goods. Knives must not be washed in a dishwasher, as this removes sharpness and provokes rust - even in stainless alloys!
