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Rolin Knives GoMai 230mm Gyuto Lohman Carbon Green Karelian Birch with Saya

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Hand forged GoMai style gyuto made from carbon steel from Friedr. Lohman. in Germany. The hand laminated 5 layer GoMai is made from a 1018 mild steel outer, nickle and 1.2419.05 hagane (core steel) and features a medium grind with a medium-thin edge with strong distal taper that allows for a precise and smooth cutting action with a substantial feel The octagonal handle is made from green dyed stabilized Karelian birch with G10 and box elder spacer. Comes with custom saya made from poplar with a leashed copper pin.

All aspects of this knife were meticulously forged, heat-treated, ground, machined, and shaped with an incredible amount of detail and intention by Nick Rolin. Originally from the Bay Area, Nick earned a degree in Sustainable Agriculture from UCSC before becoming a line cook. Nick's blade shapes and styles are inspired by his years in the professional kitchen and by his passion for well made things. After leaving kitchens to bartend in NYC, Nick took a weekend knife making class in 2016. This class sent him down the neverending rabbit hole of knife making, and after making knives for friends and colleagues, the eventual demand led to an inevitable return to the Bay Area in 2022 to make knives full-time.

We are impressed with Nick's work; not only with the craftsmanship and aesthetics but also the edge performance, cutting feel and sharpenability of his knives. We are lucky to have Nick in our backyard and are proud to be able to show his work to our knife community.

Brand: Rolin Knives
Blade Smith: Nick Rolin
Producing Area: Bay Area, CA, USA
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 230mm
Grind: Medium
Blade Type: GoMai Carbon
Steel Type: Lohman 1.2419.05
Handle: Dyed Stabilized Karelian Birch & G10, Box Elder
Total Length: 367mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Handle to Tip Length: 243mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Length: 228mm
Thickness: 4.8mm
Weight: 224g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
HRC: 63

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and towel dried soon after use. Do not air dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Long exposure to moisture and debris will result in rust. Any rust development should be removed with a light abrasive.

Use on a quality wooden cutting board will help the knife stay sharper for longer. Use on hard surfaces like plates and bamboo will reduce the edge life and can result in edge damage.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most western knives perform best with a medium finish starting around 1000 grit. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Steel honing rods work well with this knife.

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