Chef's Knife X // Handmade, Chef knife, hand forged, karelian birch, D2 steel, cryogenic treatment

What about steel?

D2 is American tool steel developed for industry and mechanical engineering. Its positive characteristics are high hardness, corrosion resistance, edge-holding, and good viscosity. D2 steel does not belong to the class of stainless steel, but it is called "Almost-stainless" for its high (about 12%) chromium content. Of the class of high-carbon steels, D2 is the most resistant to corrosion. A knife made of this steel will require simple care - after use, wash and wipe.

At the same time, the carbon content in steel is 1.4-1.6%, which makes the cut aggressive, but the product will keep a cutting edge for a long time even with active use. Steel is resistant to the environment and does not deform, tolerates even high temperatures. The hardness contributes to a good resistance to wear, which allows you to use the blade to work with a variety of materials, including high-strength materials, e.g. small bones.

Specs

Steel: D2

Hardness: 61 HRC approx

Overall: 30cm

Cutting edge: 19cm

Thickness: 2.6mm

Chef's Knife X // Handmade, Chef knife, hand forged, karelian birch, D2 steel, cryogenic treatment