Hunter Valley Blades Gyuto (Chefs Knife) 210mm by Tansu Knives (m390)

Hunter Valley Blades Gyuto (Chefs Knife) 210mm by Tansu Knives (stainless steel m390):

If you are into the handmade knife scene, you may have already of heard of Tansu Knives and Merts work.
He has won many knife awards such as " best new maker" and "best kitchen knife" as well as featured in several knife magazines.
Also being from the Hunter Valley region he is a local. If you would like more info check out Tansu Knives instagram -- Hunter Valley Blades instagram or his website.

Merts work focuses on what makes a knife great.
(steel type, heat treatment and edge geometry)
Dont believe me? ask anyone who has used his knives.
Ask them about cutting ease and edge retetion.

I am very proud to present another great Australian knife maker!

Merts work focuses on what makes a knife great.
In my opinion, people often get too caught up in steel type and not enough emphasis is put on heat treatment and edge geometry.
Mert seems to excel at all of these things.
Dont believe me? ask anyone who has used his knives.
Ask them about cutting ease and edge retetion.

The handles are ringed gidgee timber. Ringed gidgee dark brown hardwood. It is also a very heavy timber, and classified as the 3rd hardest wood.

What is m390 steel?
M390 is one of the new super steels on the block, manufactured by Bohler-Uddeholm.
It uses third generation powder metal technology and developed for knife blades requiring excellent corrosion resistance and very high hardness for excellent wear resistance.
(see graph in pictures) 

*These knives are not toys. They are extremely sharp. Please use care when using these knives to avoid injury.
*The steel in this knife is highly corrsion resistant. But still stain-LESS, not stain proof!
So be sure to follow knife care instructions to help avoid surface rust.

Steel: m390, Stainless steel by Bohler-Uddeholm
Finish: polished
Blade length: 210mm
Blade thickness: 2.2mm (Above Heel)  1.5mm (Near Tip)
Overall length: 374mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Weight: 193g
RHC: 62-63
Bevel: Double
Handle: D-shaped (right handed) Ringed Gidgee timber