Gyuto 240mm 1.2419 Bog & Brass Knife Set 2519 steel has a great

2519 steel has a great reputation for edge retention

Simon forges in his bevels with the hammer and then does final shaping and finishing on whetstones

which is followed by a subtle curve that gradually rises to meet the needle like tip

and thoughtfully positioned with regard to the blade edge resulting in a very comfortable grip and cutting action

Suita is the name of the sedimentary layer that these stones have been mined from

Gyuto 240mm 1.2419 Bog & Brass Knife Set 2519 steel has a greatThe forged linear cross hatch texture traverses the blade and continues into the brass bolster, but then, as if in collaboration with each other, nature almost duplicates the pattern in the figure of the bog oak handle. Stunning! A thin and beautifully sharp edge with a delightful profile that is a pleasure to work with. Karol's geometry is a stable alrounder, reasonably thick at the spine, but thin and sharp at the edge. Comfortable for all day use