Forced Patina

Brand: Ryusen  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: Bontenunryu
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Steel: VG10
Hardness: 60HRC
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Wenge Wa
Total Length: 263mm
Edge Length: 135mm
Spine Length: 147mm
Blade Height: 27mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 64g

Brand: STEELPORT Knife Co.
Made In: Portland, Oregon - USA
Profile: Chef Knife
Edge Length: 105mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel:52100
HRC: 65
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A 
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oregon Large Leaf Maple Burl w/ Integral Bolster
Total Length: 220mm
Spine Length: 115mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 105mm
Weight: 105g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.