A stunning gyuto from Simon with a long flat profile, sensational taper and an understated but distinctive striped suminagashi finish this is a true piece of high performance craftsmanship.
This knife is one of a limited batch of Simon's "Trash project" made for us in July 2024 with a 135Cr3 core clad in soft iron salvaged from a Scottish farm and fitted with an octagonal walnut handle.
The "Trash Knife" is an extension of Simon's philosophy that re-using, recycling and transforming existing materials are a core his of craft as a knife maker and so he spends time searching for materials to use in his work including the cladding material for this particular knife which came from farm equipment in Scotland.
Product details
- Blade Length: 220mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 370mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 51.1mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 4.88mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.44mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.19mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 158 grams
- Core Steel: 135Cr3
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Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel
The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: SIMON-002-##
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Meet the maker
Simon Maillet
A talented French blacksmith based in the historic home of British knife and tool making - Sheffield, UK. Simon has a wonderful eye for mixing traditional Japanese blade making techniques with locally sourced materials and creating blades with excellent grinds and cutting performance.