Spyderco Murray Carter Wakiita Gyuto 10.14in Black Handle. Its versatile design is suitable for slicing carving chopping and detailed food preparation chores. Wakiita literally means near the cutting board and is a term used to refer to senior apprentices skilled enough to assist high-ranking chefs. Equivalent to sous chefs or journeyman chefs in Western kitchens they are accomplished culinary professionals well on their way to becoming expert chefs. As the second tier of Spydercos Murray Carter Collection the Wakiita Series captures the spirit of the journeyman chef by expressing Carters highly refined designs with solid stainless steel blades. The blades of Wakiita Series knives are precision ground from CTS BD1N a high-carbon nitrogen-enriched stainless steel that provides a superior balance of hardness edge holding and corrosion resistance. Like all knives in the Murray Carter Collection they are ground exceptionally thin and straight for superior cutting performance and proudly feature the signature Carter Elbow a distinctive taper from the spine to the point that reinforces the blades tip. In classic style the knives of the Wakiita Series showcase traditional wa-style (octagonal) handles. Painstakingly crafter from solid black G-10 a durable fiberglass and epoxy laminate the polished handles ensure both comfort and precise control. A remarkable fusion of time-tested traditional designs and state-of-the-art modern materials the Wakiita Series accurately translates Murray Carters prized custom designs into high-performance cutlery that is sure to please even the most discriminating cooking enthusiasts. Specifications for Spyderco Murray Carter Wakiita Gyuto Kitchen Knife: Manufacturer: Spyderco Blade Length: 10.14 in Overall Length: 15.43 in Blade Material: CTS BD1N Serrated: Plain Knife Application: Kitchen Knife Handle Color: Black Included Accessories: Standard Blade Finish: Satin Blade Thickness: 0.094 in Handle Material: G-10 Sheath Material: No Sheath Quantity: 1 Blade Type: Fixed Package Contents: Spyderco Murray Carter Wakiita Gyuto Kitchen Knife Spyderco K19GP: Murray Carter Wakiita Gyuto 10.14in Black Handle
